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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
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IS CRITICISM UNPATRIOTIC9

Waterloo Courier: 1t would be a
very wise and sanitary procedure II
editors of partisan newspapers re.
presenting the present administra-
tion would get rid of the hallucination
that criticism of the administration
is synonymous with disloyalty and
lack of patriotism.
There is a vast difference between
utterances which are calculated to
discourage, obstruct or interfere
with the work of winning the war,
and criticism and suggestions whose
purpose are to prevent or correct
mistakes. Yet the partisan admins
tration press appears to make no
such distinction. 1t is just as vio-
lently partisan as it was before the
war. 1t is strong for a united non
partisan policy, yet insists on the
right to be partisan itself. It's edi-
tors approve or disapprove this or
that according to what the admins
tration approves or disapprOves. Any
thing from the Republican or indie
pendent press that is critical of the
administration is declared to be un-
patriotic and bordering on seditious.
This is getting monotonous and ia
tiguing.
The present administration is COM
posed Of human beings and all human
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

beings are fallible and subject to err
ror. The fewer errors made by the
administration the sooner the war
will be won. 1t is the privilege, as
it is the duty, of the press to point
out errors when they occur, and this
responsibility falls just as squarely
on newspapers representing the adj
ministration party.
Several months ago Republican
paper, the Providence Journal, we
believe, called attention Of the adj
ministration to the fact that the air
craft division was falling down; way
behind it's schedule, and that whereas
We were promised great cloud Of
planes this summer, we would, In
fact, have but few and possibly not
any battleplanes.
Immediately the administration
press went into the air and the Provi-
dence Journal was characterized as
unpatrotic and an enemy of our
country. Secretary Baker rushed to
the defense of the aircraft division.
1t had been misrepresented; there
had been some delay, 1t was true,
but these were slight and unav0fd-
able and everything was coming
along in fine shape. That was several
months ago. Now the facts appear
to be out. That the aircraft section
has been complete and dismal fail
ure seems to be admitted on every
hand and the claims of the PrOvi-
dence Journal were very mild COM
pared with the actual facts. Now it
is stated that several millions of dol
lars have been wasted and still we
have no battleplanes.
OF course the administration press
now regards all this as very regret
table and unfortunate, but that does
not help the American boys in the
trenches who suffer because Of lack
of air protection. Who was unpatri-
otto, the Providence Journal, which
months ago pointed out the facts and
warned of the danger, or the admin
istration and its partisan press that
sought to discredit and minimize the
Journals assertions, thereby increas-
ing the delay in getting the aircraft
division on a business-like and eff
cient footing.
If the administration is wise 1t COW
cts and seeks well-intentioned criti-
cism and suggestion, and it may well
pass the hint to its partisan press to
ditch the policy Of ascribing lack OF
patriotism to Republican or inde-
pendent newspapers indulging in
such criticism.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
her allies.

her allies.
The bolsheviki government Of Russia
surrendered to the Germans, betraying
the people of that great country into
the hands of their enemies, yet this
bunch of socialists who met in Chicago
would give aid to the Russian govern
ment, not because, we assume, that the
Russian government has done the
right thing for democracy, but because
the Russian government is socialistic.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
PEANUT POLITICS.

Britt Tribune: 1t is reported that
fellow named Bert Keltz, hailing
from Webster City, a travelling man,
is Woods man and is working hard
in his feeble way for the present Con-
CHEESEMAN'S nomination. This, in it.
self, is all right, and he may have the
promise of the Webster City post
office, who knows? His method of
campaigning, however, shows his
calibre. He starts in and says that
Mr.. Dickinson is brother-in-law to
Gardner Cowles of the Des Moines
Register. That is true, they married
sisters. Now Mr.. Keltz don't like
Gardner Cowles, consequently he
don't like any of the family and is
fighting Dick" Some politician is
this man Keltz. He was conspicu-
Gus at one time in Iowa, and that
was several years ago, when by
some mysterious manner, he received
an appointment as member of the
state pharmacy commission. Later,
he resigned, after having been re-
quested to do so by the Governor, and
as the Register was instrumental in
explaining to the people why this took
place, Mr.. Keltz was offended. All
Dick needs, in order to have lead
pipe chinch on the Congressional
nomination. is few more two by
four peanut politicians to get out and
work against him. It's a safe bet that
the influence of Mr.. Keltz is so limit
ed, and his record and reputation so
we'll known in the Tenth district, that
his knocks will be boosts for our next
Congressman, L. ]. Dickinson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
3,OOO,OOO MEN.

1.-THE army appropriation bill this
year." says Secretary Baker, should
provide for approximately 100000
men, including the nearly 100000
now under arms, but this should not
be accepted as any fixed limit to the
number of men to be called within the
year. Supplemental appropriations
will be submitted as the army is in
creased"
The secretary is right. 1t may be
that 100000 will be able to do the
job. The enlistment Of more can be
provided for by congress and congress
can be depended upon to take any
action that may be necessary to carry
on the war with all possible dispatch.
Congress has given President Wilson
practically every power he asked and
there is no question but it will keep
right on doing 1t until the end of the
war. 1t may be that we shall have
to raise an army or 5,OOO,O0O men, as
Gen. Wood says, and preparations
should be carried forward with that
idea in view. However, it is not
necessary for congress to provide
from time to time for the enlistment
of more men than can be taken care
of in the following eight or ten
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

rendered that fantastic extremists
are not in reality leaders Of the cause
which they espouse, but are ordinarily
those who do most to hamper the real
leaders of the cause and to damage
the cause itself. AS yet there is no
likelihood of establishing any kind Of
international power, of whatever sort,
which can effectually check wrong
doing, and in these circumstances it
would be both foolish and evil thing
for great and free nation to deprive
itself Of the power to protect its own
rights and even in exceptional cases
to stand up for the rights of others.
Nothing would more promote iniquity,
nothing would further defer the reign
upon earth Of peace and righteousness,
than for the free and enlightened peo
pies which, though with much stumbl-
ing and many shortcomings, neverthe
less strive toward justice, deliberately
to render themselves powerless while
leaving every despotism and barbar-
ism armed and able to work their
wicked will. The chance for the set
tlemen OF disputes peacefully, by arbi-
tration, now depends mainly upon the
possession by the nations that mean
to do right of sufficient armed strength
to make their purpose effective.
Note.-The occasion for reference to
these matters by President Roosevelt
was the proposal of the Russian and
Netherland governments to call the
Hague conference CAPITALIZATION.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-WSS,

1t Is an exhibition Of unwise parti-
sanship for republican newspapers to
criticise the administration without
warrant, but it is equally unwise parti-
sanship for democratic papers to de-
fend the administration when it should
be criticised.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
w, s., s.

The third loan drive has been most
successful. Approximately $4,000
100000 worth of bonds were sold to
about 100000 subscribers. That
Is something of record and shows
that the people of the country are
back of the government in earnest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

kicks in that part of the anatomy
where swift kicks are supposed to do
the most good.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

The fellows who refused 81 and $3.50
for potatoes last fall are now glad to
sell them at half those prices. Some
times It doesn't pay to be too much of
u hog Of the two legged variety.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-W.S.S..

The days of real sport in Iowa for
the pugnacious newspaper editor
were when Gov. Cummins was fight
ing the old reservation crowd led by
Joseph w. Blythe. Those were the
happy moments never to be forgotten
in Iowa politics. And the fight ended
in a way most satisfactory to the
people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

The Corwith Hustler says that wheE
the manual training teacher at LII
Verne was called to the colors num-
Der Of weeks ago he lacked three days
of completing his school month, and
when he received check for his
salary it was short these three days
pay. If this report be true. the people
OF Lu Verne ought to hunt up the
board, even if it is composed of men
who are 30 small they would be mighty
hard to find, and give them a few swift.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-W,S.S.-

The Chicago Tribune says that fun
makers are needed among the soldiers
in France. We would suggest that a
few of the Des Moines Register editor
ials Of Just before the war against
preparedness be sent to the boys.
However, humanity would decree that
none of the stuff be served to soldiers
having cracked lips.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-W.S.S,

The government would do more to
conserve wheat by fixing prices on
wheat substitutes than by anything
else it can do. While many patriotic
people are denying themselves the use
of wheat products in compliance with
government requests, many other
patriotic people feel that they cannot
afford to make the sacrifice. Right
now corn meal is selling in Webster
City at from one to one and a half
cents per pound more than wheat
-four. There is no good reason for
this. Corn is cheaper than wheat and
corn meal ought to sell at least as
cheaply as -four. Moreover, there is
quite a sprinkling of pro-Germans
throughout the country who will use
all the wheat -four they can get hold
of unless stringent measures are
adopted to reach them. The govern
ment will be forced to do this after
while and why not do it now? Why
not adopt a new plan and do some
thing when it ought to be done instead
of waiting six months or a year?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
NOT A GOOD WAY.

With but one dissenting vote the
students of the Morningside college
today voted to request the trustees to
prohibit the use of the German lang
uage in services of the German Meth
odist church on the college campus.
German hymn books of the church
were taken from the building by a
group of students Monday night and
burned.-Sioux City Dispatch.
The action of the students of the
college In voting to ask the trustees
to prohibit the use of the German
language in services Of the German
Methodist church was entirely proper,
if that was the sense of the majority.
But it was wrong, all wrong, for a
group of students to take the German
hymn books from the church and burn
them.v We believe the loyal people OF
this country will serve their country
best by pursuing legal methods in
matters of this kind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

No need for the taxpayer of Web
ster City to worry. They saved more
in taxes last year and this, compared
with previous years, than the temper
airy school house will cost. Besides,
they are saving from $4,000 to 10000
per year in electric rates compared
with prices paid few short years ago,
and they are getting just as good
service, too, except for the slight in
convenience that may be experienced
in trying to conserve the fuel supply.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
ISIS

One Of the leading Berlin papers
declares that it might as we'll be adj
mitted that the great German offensive
In the west has been definitely crush
ed It is hoped that this Berlin auth
ority has the right view. However,
there must be no relaxation in our
efforts and those of our allies to see
that the offensive stays crushed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

That western line may bend con-
siderably, but it gives no indication
Of breaking.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

Winton Spencer Churchill, British
minister of munitions, says it is the
aim of the Anglo-France front to stand
firm and husband it's strength through
out the summer while waiting for aid
from the United States. If the British
and French can hold few months
longer the United States will not fail
them and Germany and all the world
will realize that it is impossible for
autocracy to crush out all govern
ments Of, by and for the people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

The first distinctive California tree,
q giant Sequoia, was planted in Wash
ington, D. CT the other day. 1t may
grow great and 1t may not. There
have been many men transplanted in
Washington where Washington, Jeffer-
son and Lincoln thrived, but most of
them turned out to be mere scrubs, in
comparison with the greatest ones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13

The Rev. John Thompson Of Chicago
says that entente soldiers dying upon
the battlefield will be saved whether
they are protesting Christians or not,
declaring that in his opinion these
men are as truly dying for mankind as
did Jesus Christ" Now we should
like to know the opinion of the rev.
erend gentlemen upon the status after
death of Turk and German soldiers
killed in action.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-05-13
-W.S,S.,

The German government asked for
three months time to inform its SUBJ
marine commanders not to sink ships
laden with wheat bound for Swiss
ports. Had that three months been
granted many people in Switzerland
would die from starvation. The Ger
man government was simply playing
for time, as they could notify their
under sea commanders by wireless any
night.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

for the United States entered the war
is able in her collection OF short
stories, Home Fires in France" to
give a touching and realistic picture
of the temperament and characters
tics of the French people under the
suffering and strain of the times.
The stories are marked by their ex-
cellent delineation of character. The
plots are simple but the interest is
continuously sustained by portrayal
of simple heroism and courage and
by the contrast brought out between
our customs and those of the French.
Most works treating of the wartime
spirit of France go more into detail
about the soldiers at the front. Home
Fires in France" tells of the indomi-
table spirit and courage of the women
and children left at home to face the
difficulties of earning their own living
and the necessity of skimping on food
and materials so they may live and
be clothed.
The book fulfills its purpose OF
making Americans understand the
French better and the French under
stand Americans better.
(Henry Holt and Company, New
York; cloth, 306 pages.)
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
A THANKFUL THANKSGIVING

The President has called upon the
Nation to observe an unusually thank
full Thanksgiving.
AS never before shorld we give
thanks this fail. 1t was only a few
months ago that we were fully ex-
pecting the war to continue at least
a year. Now the fighting is ended
and barring unforeseen occurrences
none of cur American soldiers will
fall before an enemy's bullet.
Yet it is not alone because the fight
ing is ended that We should give
thanks. Let us give thanks because
it is ended right. Let US give thanks
that there are in the world men of
ability, craftsmanship and determine
tion who are making a real attempt
to end not only this war but all war.
Let us give thanks because it has been
demonstrated Enthusiastically that mill
tary necessity is not a justification
and that frightfulness does not pay.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
THE Return OF AMERICA,s SONS

Secretary Baker has cabled to Cen
eral Pershing to send back first those
men who are convalescent after being
wounded or ill. When they begin
pouring into New York harbor, as
they will in a few weeks, how the
arms of the whole United States will
reach out in welcome and thanksgiv-
ing for their return!
They will not be divided as the mil
Iionaire's son, the poor mans son, the
Republicans son or the Democrats S
son but they will all be our sons.
Sons who with staunch hearts went
down into the valley of the shadow OF
death and returned.
For the gold stars upon our service
flags we place golden stars also in our
memories, and pray that with the end
Of this great world strife they will
sleep in peace ION Flanders field"
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
THE OPEN COLUMN
The Campus Rules.

Editor the Missourian: The stu
dents in the University of Missouri
are indebted to Major Gordon and
Captain Hill for their willingness to
cooperate with the students in the
re-esta blishment of the former rules
of the Campus. In the past it has
been the privilege of certain depart
ments to assume the guardianship OF
the East Campus and West Campus.
The violations of the rules, while they
may have been punished largely for
the love of the exercise of the paddle,
has been highly satisfactory when
viewed from the standpoint of re-
suits. But with the establishment of
the S. A. T. c. unit the respect of the
student body for the traditions of the
past waned and transgressiOns be-
came more and more frequent. This
may have been the effect of the dis
order occasioned by the reorganiza-
tion of student life, or, it may have
been due to example set by the young
er officers who were not acquainted
with the traditions of the campus and
Mounds. Whatever be the cause, the
result has been to the detriment of
the appearance of the grounds.
We realize the need of a separate
drill ground and the necessity of US
ing the West Campus as such. For
this We have no reason to blame the
students or the military department.
1t is the useless and avoidable prac-
tice of cutting across the campus
and scattering of trash that is to be
regretted All students may aid in the
maintenance of the traditions by
avoiding such practices. Members of
the S. A. T. c. may aid by refraining
from getting on the Quadrangle ex-
cept when fulfilling the duties neces-
sarily connected with their military
units
We hope that it will be unnecessary
to revert to the practice of force to
maintain the traditions. Let each per-
son concerned take it upon himself or
herself to respect the traditions that
have so long held. In so doing, We
will not only aid in the appearance
of the badly used grounds, but build
the basis of a respect that will as
sure the continuance Of the tradi-
tions when the present military ne
cessity is past.
SENIOR ENGINEER
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

Private Charles Dinham, st. Louis
Mrs. Anna Dinham, next Of kin.
Missing I'm Action.
Lieutenant John F Richards, Kansas
City. George B. Richards, next oi
kin.
Private Richard Perry, Lexington
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Perry, next of kin
Private Lauren X. Price, Gilman City
Alva P. Price, next of kin.
Private Shelby L. Kearns, Excelsior
Springs. Mrs. Jessie Kearns, next
of kin.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

Mrs. Anna Hatton and Miss Helen
Harvey gave a line party last night
at the Columbia Theater in honor OF
Mrs. Beverly Davis Of Louisville, Ky.
The guests were: Mrs. Tyra Green
Miss Floy Ebert, Miss Clare Wallace
Mrs. ,Green-will entertain this even
ing for Mrs. Davis.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

DR.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hale of Dear
born. Mo-. were dinner guests Monday
evening of their daughter, Miss Lou
Anna Hale at Christian College. Miles
Hale, their son, who is a member of
the s. A. T. c., also was a guest Of
Miss Hale.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
tbs, return to Stephens College vestsr.

tbs, return to Stephens College yester.
day.
SIR. and Mrs. c. C. Means of Dear.
born. Mo-, visited their daughter, Miss
Armeta Means, of Christian Collegs
Monday afternoon and evening.
The Y. W. c. A. will have a sale n,
Christmas cards and Japanese mic.
lures in the Y. W. c. A. Room in Aea.
demic Hall the first week in Decem-
ber.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
"OH, If | COULD
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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

Germans in Holland have taken
steps to have the former kaiser sent
back 10 his own country. He will no
doubt get pretty tired of being a mig
ratory bird before the winter is over
and wish that he were a hibernating
animal instead
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
PERSONAL NOTES

j. d. Crook of Ponca City. Okla. is
here visiting his son, Howard Crook.
who is i'll with pneumonia. Howard
Crook is a member of the S. A. T. C.
Miss Catherine Clark, who has been
confined to her home with appended
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

The w. c. T. U. will hold a rum.
mage sale Friday and Saturday, No
vember 22 and % in the Guitar Build
ing Building formerly occupied BY the
A. B. Long grocery. Donations win
be received early Friday morning at
the place OF sale. H-7O
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

Hoover has heard the boys in Uncle
Sans Army singing so long about
We'll eat Christmas dinner in Berlin"
that he Just can't resist going over to
see what it's really going to be like.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20

party Saturday afternoon in honor Of
Mrs. Goldsby and Mrs. Robert L. Ram
sey will entertain at luncheon for her
Saturday.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-11-20
THE EVENING MISSOURIAN WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER co. 1918

left yesterday for her home in st.
Louis. Her sister, Mrs. Roy Edmonds,
who has been visiting here, accom-
panied her.