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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
UNITY OF NATIONS.
" If Business Can Be Internationalized, Why Not
Democracy?"

( ance in small nation threatens to
destroy values Of exploiters When a
man invests his money in those coun-
tries he should take his chances with
the people Of those countries and not
be permitted to embroil his fellow
citizens in bloody war This would
destroy the prop upon which one
form of Imperialism rests.
"The proposed league contains no
new element that | can see. Num-
bers do not effect a principle, and the
plan to unite major nations in the in
| terest Of peace is but the enlargement
of the idea that nations with common
interests have put into effect from
time immemOrial
eve have been fattered that prior
to this war we held aloof from inter
national affairs, but history does not
Justify this claim. To cite one in
stance: AT the present time there is
in existence a Pan American Union.
Our country is a leading figure in
this combination that is based on
fraternity and right relations with
our neighbors south of the Rio Grande
and in Central and South America.
This movement is decidedly inter
national, and while it has not re-
ceived the publicity it deserves, its
purposes and effectiveness are beyond
question.
'The American mind is inte1na-
tional. 1t is not bounded by the At
lantic, the Pacific, the Gulf and the
Great Lakes. The present war tes-
titles to the Americans longing for a
democratized world His fear of auto
cracy has been continuous. The Mon
roe Doctrine is an expression of this
fear
Signs are appearing that certain
influences are preparing to forget
their complete adherence to the pres
ident's war policy and will oppose his
plan to create machinery that will
eventually end wars and aid in the
establishment Of new orders. If the
present world upheaval is to be the
last it is necessary for every advo-
cate of right relations between ma
tions to stand behind the president
and aid in the development of a
sound public opinion favorable to a
League to Enforce Peace.
"When old landmarks are being
abandoned America must not be eau
tious. She must have a confidence
in herself to launch the League to
Enforce Peace and then hold this new
venture to its announced course, that
militarism, wars and Imperialism in
all forms may no longer occupy mans
mind"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
POSTAL MEN COMPLAIN

Washington-The National Fedora
tiOn of Postal Employees, through its
secretary, Thomas F. Flaherty, has
appealed to the president against
Postmaster General Burleson's ruling
that October II (Liberty Day. was
not a holiday within the meaning Of
the law and that clerks and carriers
are not entitled to time off or pay for
overtime.
A statute provides that postal en-
ployes performing service on six spec
flied holidays and "other days that
the president may set aside as fast
OF thanksgiving days." shall be grant
ed either compensatory time off or
pay for overtime, and Secretary Fla
herty holds that October II was a
holiday within the meaning of the
law.
In Chicago 27 clerks worked only a
portion Of that day and are now ac-
cused of having interfered with the
operations of the postal service and
are liable to heavy punishment.
"The significant point" said Secre-
tary Flaherty, "is that while the post
master general is unwilling to give
employees the benefit of protective
laws, he is quick to put an oppressive
law into effect This incident would
not have occurred if the men had been
advised that the law granting rebate
for holiday work was in full force"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08

Washington-"If business can be
internationalized, why not democ-
racy?" ask Frank Morrison, secretary
A. F. of L., in a defense of the
theory Of a unity of nations, written
at the request of the League to En-
force Peace, New York city.
Opponents of a league of this
character, said the trade unionist,
want only one kind of internation-
alism-buying the natural resources
of weaker peoples and hen have
armed forces back up their invest
ment.
"After this war;" he writes, "the
nations Of the earth will either join
a League to Enforce Peace or they
will revert to the old system of Sc
cret diplomacy, huge armaments and
an atmosphere charged with rumors
Of war. In the latter event the ideal
that spurred America to war against
German autocracy will have proven
delusion.
can argument against a league of
nations is that it could be used to
oppress small nations and also
workers who, in their organized
capacity, would assume responsible
tiles in the conduct of affairs III
their respective countries to which
they are entitled. Another argument
against the league is that it would
develop an international ideal injur
ious to the spirit of Americanism.
"To the first charge | agree. A
League to Enforce Peace could be
used to perpetuate wrong. But this
possibility now exists in individual
nations, down to their smallest mu-
inequalities.
"a league of this character is re-
lated to the village constable, who
can maintain order because he is
supported by organized society. In
its last analysis government rests
on force and any people whose social
conscience has not been developed is
menaced by the thing that may be
charged against the proposed league.
This danger can only be removed by
the diffusion Of education improved
working conditions Of the masses
which will permit of more leisure,
and an intellectual development upon
which democracy rests.
"The charge against the spirit Of
Americanism cannot be supported.
1t will be noticed in this connection
that opponents Of unity of nations
support large corporations in their
struggle for worlds markets. Are we
to understand that our government
will be encouraged to aid this work,
backed by secret diplomacy and huge
armament, but that the peoples of
our country must not extend their
doctrine of peace, fraternity and dem
ocracy to countries that American
interests would exploit?
Buying the natural resources Of
weaker peoples with armed forces to
back up their investment, is the only
internationalism they favor.
"In short, they want business to be
internationalized, but not principle.
"We must end the excuse for
armed forces when a social disturb
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
CHECK SHOE PROFITEERS

Washington. - The war industries
board has devised a plan for stamp
ing shoes that will check profiteering
by holding prices to the range agreed
upon by the board and manufacturers.
Each manufacturer will be given a
number which will be placed on shoes
made by him and a class letter will
indicate the price group to which the
shoe belongs.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08

Official Organ of Organized Labor
LOCAL VOICE OF THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Subscription price, $1.OO per year
Single copies S cents
INVEST IN THRIFT STAMPS
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
MUCH MONEY IN RUBBER

New York. = In urging banks to
purchase $6,OOO,OOO worth of notes,
President Colt of the United States
Rubber company, says assets of the
company on June 80, last, were $780,
798, ,148, while the indebtedness totaled
only $93,347719,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
GAINS BY ELECTRIC RY. MEN

Buffalo, N. Y.-After a four weeks
strike the international Railway COM
pany has concluded to abide by an
award of the national war labor
board, which raised wages Of motor
men and conductors to 43 and 48 cts.
an hour. Since January l about $780,
900 back pay has accumulated, and
the strike agreement provides that
the distribution of this money shall
be left to the national war labor
board.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08

Dayton, Ohio-Wages of street car
motormen and conductors in this city
have been increased by the national
war labor board. For the first three
months, rates will be Al cents an hour;
for the next nine months, 43 cents
and As cents thereafter. Back pay
from June "a and based on the new
rates will be paid.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-11-08
FOND MEMORY

Sweet thoughts of you
My Amber Brew
Whose days on earth are numbered,
Sweet thoughts lie buried in your
foam,
Where many minds have slumbered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Big Double BARGAIN Bill,

Fatty" Arbuckle, Buster" Keaton
and Al st. John for comedy-Sessue
Hayakawa, Aoki Tsuru, Jack Holt
Jas. Cruze, and other stars for drama
these talented people make u2 the
big double feature bargain program
at the Grand for tonight and tomor.
row. No advance in prices, either
and you can enjoy this big show at
2:30 and 4 o'clock matinees tomor.
row, for the usual afternoon prices of
5 and 10 cents, which includes the
war tax.
Fatty at Coney Island" is the new
two act comedy classic. Since it's
"Fatty's" very latest and since he is
the funniest fellow in all the film
world, you're going to have a half
hour of roaring fun.
The Call of the East" is the five
act drama, produced in the usual
LaslSy-Paramount perfection way, and
with an array of stars seldom seen
In one photoplay. 'The Cab of the
East" is drama Of romance. and
the swift vindication of the myster-
ious orient. The Feast of the Ian
terms and other wonderful scenes are
a part of a great drama that will De
highly enjoyed by eyeryone-whether
picture fan or just simply one who
enjoys clever Observation-Disclosures
ment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
vlvlsEcTloN MAKES A RIPPLE.

Cedar Rapids Republican. The lit
tie controversy over vivisection in
connection with the Red Cross has
brought out the fact that there are a
great many persons who do not be-
lieve in sacrificing so called lower ami
mails alive even for the advancement
of human knowledge. This has always
been controversy and the fact that
announcement was made that some
Red Cross funds would be used for
such purposes naturally aroused many
persons and called forth some pro-
tests. Whether 1t was ever intended
to use any of the funds for such ac-
tual purposes, we are not informed.
BY some it is denied entirely. Many
eminent doctors and surgeons believe
that such animal sacrifices are essen
tial to the ascertainment Of definite
knowledge and they hold that the use
of a rabbit or a frog is justifiable II
thereby human knowledge can be ad-
yanced. But others are so humane
that they do not believe in such things.
The Red Cross under present condi-
lions Is so universal, having received
funds from all sources, that it natur-
ally has to be careful to give offense to
none
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
RAISE YOUR OWN SUGAR sEETs

Des, Moines Capital: Iowans wht
have been paying eight and ten cents
a pound for sugar will turn a willing
ear to the voice of Prof. P. G.. Holden
former Hawkeye farm expert, who
sends out this advice, PLANT sugar
beets in your garden next summer"
Professor Holden declared that it il
his opinion that the average family
can reduce It's annual sugar bill 90 pei
cent. if 1t raises even one 20-foot row
of sugar beets He asserted it Is pos
sible to avoid the hardships of another
year of sugar scarcity by following
this simple plan.
The beauty about the whole thing i:
that every home can be its own 'refin
cry" One fair sized sugar beet, sait
the expert. when soaked in water q
minutes and boiled on the kitchen
stove will make cup of thick syrul
which can be used in cooking, for sea
soning and sweetentng.
Authorities on Iowa soil declare thai
1t Is excellent for sugar beet produc
ton. Approximately 1000 acres q
such beets were produced in Hancocl
county alone last summer. There is
no valid reason why Iowa should not
be in the forefront OF the sugar 'conser
walton movement in 1918.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
NEW FLAG ON
CITY BUILDING
Large New Banner Put Out Today
There Is Dearth of Flags in
keokuk-More Should
be Seem

The city officials today put out a
fine new flag on the city building.
The flag is 5xS feet, and is where it
can be seen on Main street 1t takes
the place Of a smaller flag which had
become much the worse from wear.
This is setting a good example
which many business firms of the
city should follow. Looking up and
down the business streets, very few
flags are visible. This does not in
dictate the real patriotism Of the peo.
pie of Keokuk. 1t is no great burd-
en- for anybody to- put out a flag of
some size, and it ought to be dons
more generally Follow the lead OF
the city government.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
FREEING ENSLAVED WOMEN.

Health Culture: Feminine cos
tunes are largely the product
of prudery. Those who Gre
ated this apparel were impressed
with the idea that we were so much
above the lower animals that our
physical bodies were of no import
ance. That to move about gracefully
and easily was not necessary. That
woman could encase her legs in a
skirt that hampered her every move
ment without serious harm
For generations femininity has
struggled against this terrible handi-
cap. The hour-glass waist has dis.
appeared. The woman of today real
ICES that her vital organs need room
for their activities, and tight lacing
has been abandoned except by those
who are still in the bonds of the
ignorance Of the past But the skirt,
the badge Of servitude, the token of
physical slavery, the Jail that curbs
the physical instincts, still remains.
But now even the dressmakers are
being converted. To be sure, the
excuse is that economy in cloth is
necessary, but nevertheless the edict
has gone forth from the great high
moguls who tell the women what to
wear, that the skirt must be short
ened.
And that women can wear trous-
ers!
Right out before the people,
The skirt is no longer a necessary
badge of femininity. A great light
has dawned for womankind. The
light is coming in the form of know
badge Of femininity. A great light
womankind, just as necessary as it
is to manhood; that weak woman
hood is a disgrace; that strong wom-
anhood is ideal. That strong woman
makes fine, splendid, capable
mother. That a weak woman is de-
fective, that her progeny can be
nothing more than weaklings. That
her weakness is a disgrace to her
self and handicap to all with whom
she associates.
The woman who fails to- realize
this and who neglects the very foun
dation Of her eIistence-the physiacl
body-is to be pitied. She has miss
ed the joy that comes to women as
well as to men from a superbiy de-
veloped physique.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
No River AUTHORIZATIONS

i WASHINGTON, Jan s.-Congress
will make no appropriations at this
session for deepening the great lakes
inter-lake channels and terminal har-
bors to accommodate larger vessels
Intended for use through the Welland
canal and the st. Lawrence river chan
mel.
/. General w. M. Black, chief of river
and harbor engineers and Col. j. G..
Warren, the great lakes division en-
gineer. reported to congress against
such improvements until Canada shall
have completed enlargement of the
Welland canal and the deepening Of
The st. Lawrence river channel
Their report says the expense Of
improvements to the great lakes chan
nels and terminals to accommodate
larger vessels would be incommen-
surate with the benefits derived and
that the character of lake vessels will
not be changed until ocean going yes
sells are admitted to the Great Lakes
through the st. Lawrence river chan
mel,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08

receipts 200: native beef steers, $500
@13.50; yearling steers and heifers
S7OO@13.5O; COWS, $5.O0@1O.5Oi
stockers and feeders, $650@1OOO;
calves, $5.75@15.50; Texas steers
$6.75@10.S0; COWS and heifers, $6.004
1000.
Hog receipts 1900; market steady
Mixed and butchers, $16.65@16.S5;
good to heavy, $16.75916.90; rough
s15.75@16.00; light, $16.50@16.70:
pigs, s14.00@15.25; bulk, s16.5og
1856.
Sheep receipts 1000; market
steady. Ewes, s10.00011.5o; lambs
$14.0O917.25; Gamers and choppers,
$6.00@9.00; wethers, $11.00@12.50.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. Seattle re-
ceipts 1900; market steady. Steers.
$700@14.00; cows and heifers, s6.25
Q11.00; stockers and feeders, $1,000
11.50; calves, $6.50013.50.
Hog receipts 10000; market 5@10c
lower. Bulk, $16.3o@16.60; heavy,
$16.45@16.65; medium, SIG. 40@16.55 :
light, $16.30@16.50.
Sheep receipts 5000; market
strong. Lambs. s16.oo@17.o0; ewes,
s9.50@ 1900: wethers. s7.00015.O0.
Omaha Live Stock.
OMAHA, Jan Seattle receipts
1000; market slow, 10025c lower.
Steers, s800012.50; cows and heif-
ers, $5.75@1150; stockers and feed
ers, $600@11.00; calves, $4,000
1900; bulls and stays. s700@1o.25.
Hog receipts 1880; market steady,
sc lower. Bulk. s16.20@16.35; top,
s16.5O.
Sheep receipts 1890; market
slow, steady. Yearlings, s11.5O@
1850; wethers. s11.00@12.50; lambs.
s15.25 @16.75; ewes. s10.oo@115o.
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, Jan. S.-Butter-Extras
49c; firsts, 48c; dairy extras, 440
Ate; dairy firsts, 39@41c.
Eggs Ordinary firsts. 52@55c;
frsts, 56@57c.
cheeselTwins, 22h@2sc; Young
Americas, 26@26kc.
Potatoes-Receipts. none Wiscon-
sins and Minnesotas, s1.S5@2OO per
cwt; fancy westerns. s2.00@2.15 per
cwt
Live poultry Fowls. 2o@25kc;
ducks, 23@26c; geese, 21@23c;
spring CulCheuS, GfT2CI turkeys, GfC.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-F1our market
dull. unchaDged.
Pork market quiet. Mess, $4,000
5100.
Lard market firm Middle west spot
S24G0@2470.
Sugar, raw, market steady. Centri-
fugal test, s605.
Sugar, refined, market steady. Cut
loaf, 1895; crushed, $50; powdered,
$500; granulated, s7.45.
Coffee Rio No. on spot, sac.
Tallow market dull. City, Tic;
special, 17s4c.
Hay market firm. No. /, $1,000
1.65; No. 8, s1.25@1.5o; clover. s1.OO
01.60.
Dressed poultry market firIner.
Turkeys. 20q34c; chickens, 23@35c;
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
Milkmen Indicted.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Indictments
against seven members and officers
of the Dairymens' league have been
returned, charging violation of the
New York antitrust law. 1t is al
legged the accused men conspired to
fix retail milk prices. The indict-
ments are based on a price which is
lower than the rate recently author
lied by a federal committee, thus
raising a legal conflict between the
contention of the state authorities on
what constituted an illegal price
fixing and the determination reached
on this point by representatives of
the federal government There are
approximately 10000 members Of the
league
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
American Dollar as Standard.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.--The Amer
lean dollar is to be made standard on
the Argentine money market. In
large financial ways it may supplant
the London exchange, the pound
sterling. that has heretofore been
the money market standard. marking
an important advance in close inter
relations between the countries. Sec
rotary McAdoo announced today that
he had concluded, through the state
department, an arrangement with the
Argentine government to staoalize
and check depreciation of the Amerl-
can dollar
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
Late Market Quotations

fowls, 2O@2s1ac: ducks. 2502sc.
Live poultry market quiet. Geese
24@25c; ducks, 24@25c; fowls. 21G
i27c; turkeys, 32c; ROSTERS, 18c;
chickens. 2o@22c.
Cheese market quiet State milk
common to special, 17@25c: skins
common to specials, 18@19hc.
Butter market firm. Receipts 81
|394. Creamery extras. SIC: dairy
tubs, 40@51c; imitation creamery
firsts; nominal.
Egg market firm. Receipts 1869,
Nearby white fancy, 73975c; nearby
mixed fancy, 64967c; fresh, 62@67c.
ST. Louis Hay Market.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 7.-Hay-|
Fresh arrivals on team tracks and
switches were extremely small. only
% cars, which included IA timothy, /
clover mixed, and alfalfa. Market
was firm on all descriptions save alfal1
|fa-latter continued to rule dull and
price cutting was again resorted to BY
holders. Demand for timothy and
Glover mixed was brisk but scant sup1
plies res tricted volume of businessl
Few available cars of low and good
quality prairie were placed at steady
Iprices, while no clover was noted
among the offerings Sales: Glover
mixed-No. 2--1 car light mixed al
SGT; No. Ii car light mixed at s28.50l
car do do at S29; timothy sample
grade-1 car threshed at s22e pari
car at s24 and balance or car No.
timothy at $40: No % cars at S27A
2 at s2S, at $3.50: Standard carl
at $3.50, 1 at s29; No. euotable all
$3.50 to S31 in extremes of quality
none reported sold; prafrie-sampld
grade-1 car Iowa at S22, part can
Iowa at s22 and balance OF car thresh1
ed timothy also at s22; No. FL car
common at s25 switched; No. III can
at $50 switched: clover-1 car ordinI
airy No. (slightly mixed with tim1
othy) at $50. and 1 car common part
clover and part threshed heavy mixed
at S25 round End part straw at SLOT
quote No. 2 at SGT to s29@30 and Mol
] to choice at S30@31 to $33@33,5o1
passed on latest sales: alfalfa-paFt ca
common stemmy at S21: No. 2--1 ca
common at 500 switched. 2 cars at $50
1 switched. standard and ordinary MOI
Is cars round at $31; choice--1 ca II
at S34
Stock Market Notes.
Limited Press Leased wire SeTFlCe'
NEW YORK. Jan. 8.-Fractionav
advances in all leading issues were
registered at the stock market open
ing here today u. 8. Steel, follow
ing the supreme courts announceX
ment that no decision would be made
in the governments suit against 1t
advanced q to 955s. Union Pacific
opened at 115, UP "; General Motors
117k, up Is; Crucible Steel SAN, VI
A.
The advance continued in earl
trading. Steel moved forward ]
to 96A. General Motors was up 2
at 119A. Bethlehem b gained full
point
Oils, tobaccos, motors and steel
joined in sensational march for
ward as trading continued. Ameri
can Can added 7ss to its price, selling
at 1925.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
Want Dollar Per Day Increase.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Jan. S.-Chicago pack
ers' desire for exclusiveness in their
dealings with John E. Williams, fed
eral administrator, who is investigat-
ing labor conditions at the stock
yards, threatened today to disrupt
those proceedings.
The packers to date. refuse to meet
jointly with the labor officials. The
latter contend there can be no arbi-
tration unless both sides meet in Will
liams' presence. The administrator
was to hear the packers arguments
on this phase today.
The employees already have pre-
sented their demands for an eight
hour day, 81 day wage increase
and other concessions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-08
Iowa pemurraae Order.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. s.-The
Iowa state railroad commission today
was asked by Director General Nc
Adoo of the American railroad system
to enforce the new demurrage order
just issued.
The new demurrage order issued is:
Two days free; third day SO: fourth
day 81; each additional day until the
tenth day, 81; tenth day and each
thereafter, $40.