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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-08-14
SHOULD RE POLITICIANS

Women should all become politi-
clans, according to John Schmoll,
chairman of the republican city COM
mite of st. Louis. In its broad
sense it is compliment, for it inn
plies that the person to whom it is
applied is skilled in, or at least
knows something about the science
of government. II want all you
women to become politicians and to
get busy in politics, republican poll
tics" was his message to the women.
"In my judgment the Republican
party represents the best interest OF
the people and stands for clean pol
itics. But if you cannot become a
Republican, then choose another
party. Be something; don't be held
away by this talk of an independent
party. You will never get any.
where by such a move"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-08-14
ADMuRER OF IDLENEsS

dat League of Nations idea sort
o. gets to my sympathy in one way, y
remarked Flooding Pete.
What dye mean?" inquired
Meandering Mike.
"A lot of people is sayin' it can't
be made to work" T.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-08-14
Audubon
Manning

**Alex replaced Niklason in 9Th
stafford replaced Kelly in 5th.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

Laxity of law enforcement is making posi-
bic situation that is becoming very dam
gerous. Carrying concealed weapons is made
a felony in Nebraska, under the Shoemaker
law, but its enforcement is almost entirely
neglected. When irresponsible boys can arm
themselves, as has been and is the case in
Omaha, and set about on ventures that have
murder as a possible outcome, citizens have a
right to protest against the conduct of the po-
lice. In the enforcement of law, preference
should not be given to one over another, but
all should be observed alike. What is needed
to restore and maintain order in this city is an
undscriminatng application of the salutary
laws Of the state as we'll as the Or
dinances Of the city. So long as weapons are
carried by rowdy boys and men, so long will
employment be found for them. Thuggery will
droop if the thugs be dealt with according to
law. Let us have no more exhibitions such as
recently was given, when we'll known tough"
was found in possession of huge pistol which
was turned over by the police judge to the en-
ployer of the eulprit, and both set free without
even a reprimand or caution.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
MISSION OF THE PRESIDENT.

The president is on the point of leaving
Washington. to accomplish his speech-making
journey throughout the west The avowed
object Of this is to create sentiment in favor of
the Versailles treaty with its covenant for =
League Of Nations. He will find great change
in public sentiment on the main point. Ameri-
cans are as thoroughly devoted to peace and all
it contains as ever, but they are not persuaded
that the proposed league contains all the ee-
ments of peace.
Certain Of its provisions, the ones that really
govern appear to contain the elements Of even
greater wars than the one just ended. 1t is
becoming we'll understood that the present COW
enant is really an invitation to Germany to Or
game an opposing league, easy enough to do
with central Europe and revived Ruslia, and
instead Of the nations being in one camp, they
will be again in two with an aggressive, warlike
and powerful people at the head of one, looking
to revenge on the other.
This is but single feature of the League of
Nations. Against the peace treaty as it stands
is the black mark of Shantung which Mr. Will
son has said does not meet his views, but to
which he gave consent in order that Japan
might be induced to enter the league.
His task on his tour will be to win popular
support for league that holds the germs of
future war, and for treaty that bases peace
on an admitted injustice to weak nation Can
he persuade the people that either of these is
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
f. zh1e cT6zky' Corner 3

"Hee- haw. but It isn't the style In
Europe to elect wise rulers" brayed
Balky Sam.
Then you'd better elect me-.
hooted Judge Owl. "Ilf be ruler OF
Birdland." =
NO, l will. Hee- haw" brayed
Balky Sam.
"Cro-ak! Cro-ak! I'll be presi-
dent" croaked General Croaker.
"Ill be president! I'll be presi-
dent! l vote for myself" shrieked
all the birds, and for a moment 1t
looked as though there were going
to be big row.
Peggy felt a bit hurt at the sud
den way in which she had been
overthrown as princess, but she
knew that what they said was true
-princesses were going out Of style.
And she didn't want to be out Of
style any more than they did. II
the birds wanted new ruler. they
should have one, and she sensibly
made up her mind to help them
get one.
Hear ye! Hear ye." she called
out. Quit your squabbling. We
will have contest to decide who
shall be president"
"Fine!' shrieked the birds.
Wise Princess-we mean Miss Peg
gy, Hurrah for Princess-we mean
Miss Peggy"
Tomorrow will be told how the contest
for the rule OF Birdland is arranged)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
The Pie and Doughnt Service

All but Is of the 24s Salvation Army work
ers in France have come home The report
of COL William S. Barker on what has been
called "the pie and doughnut service" of which
returned soldiers have only nice things to
say. contains elements of interest
Women did most of the work. They were
forbidden to walk with soldiers or to have any
social relations with the men. Women work
ers under other control danced with the uni
form wearers. They had natural preference
for officers over privates Salvation Army Gas
ses' do not dance. The principles of the or
ganization were never ignored. There was no
dealing in tobacco cigarettes, wine. Yet if a
wounded soldier yearned for cigarette it was
secured for him as a matter of humanity. The
pies and the doughnuts were sold on cash
basis, though luckless fellow without money
never went without them. The organiza ton
came out even on its transactions
The moral is obvious. Dignity and con-
science and devotionalism were universally
respected and came to be loved by the fight
ers. The Salvation Army did in France what
it is doing in America and in all other lands.
IT relieved those who needed it most without
dishonoring anyone's self-respect. Its workers
were: devoted persons, thinking not of wages
or of personal comfort. Honesty and economy
were both assured from the start. Pie and
doughnuts were glorifed by their associations.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
Shoe Retailers mot G,1alty"

Representatives of the 5000 shoe retailers Of
the United States, assembled in Atlantic City,
plead Not guilty" to the charge of prohteer-
ing Whatever the public may think, they in
sist their profits are not excessive. They de-
clare full readiness to assist in any practicable
plan to bring down selling rates. They protest
against calumnious assertions that shoes are
about to go up to $2l or even $50 pair In
their judgment the ruling prices will be from
s. to $l2 pair through the winter
Here as elsewhere the retailer is on the fir
ing line. 1t is he who comes in touch with the
ultimate consumer, who meets kicks and pro-
tests, who tries to explain high prices. The
manufacturer the wholesaler, the jobber may
sit in their Offices and smile when they hear Of
his explanations. Congress may get after
them, but they have seen many congresses
come and go. Tanners who get theirs" out
OF leather, packers who sell them hides, farm
ers who pay double the peace price on corn
to fatten cattle and protect themselves when
they sell, also sing the II SHOULD Worry" song.
The retailer is "the goat"
It is probably true that selling more shoes
al lower prices would mean more to the retail
merchant, for time Millions of men and
women are having old shoes repaired instead
OF buying new ones. but that must come to an
end. Unless a real remedy is found soon, II
will be a case of buying or going barefoot for
lot Of people, and the winter is hardly four
months off now-Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
One Who Kn0ws

Ambassador Francis speaks with authority
He knows Russia He knows bolshevism He
has no ak to grind, no personal ends to serve
Ambassador Francis says that there cam be
no peace in the world as long as bolshevsm
is permitted to run its own course in Russia
He says that continued noninterference will re-
suit in German exploitation of Russia which
will make Germany in 10 years stronger than
it was before the war. He says. that bolshevism
unmolested menaces civilization, and may
throw all the world into anarchy.
The man who speaks is not an alarmst
He is merely an American who has seen ter
rible things and has drawn deductions
David R. Francis believes that the world
cannot be made safe and healthy till the de-
mocracies, have actively and strongly inter.
vened in Russia. Judgment from such a source
cannot be ignored. Mr.. Francis makes i,
clear that the Russian miasma is a peril to
all that liberty loving men and women hold
most dear. How shall the peril be met by a
war-weary world?-Cleveland Plaindealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
TODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Maj Amos Thomas. attorney -at-law, born
1882
FRITZ Scheff, popular actress and vocalist,
born in Vienna, Austria, 50 years ago.
Luther E. Hall, former governor OF LOUISE
ana, born in Morehouse Parish, La, 80 years
ago. ,,,r.ye
Prof. Thomas Raeburn White of the law
department of the University Of Pennsylvania
and executive committeeman of the League to
Enforce Peace, born at Dublin, Ind. a. years
ago.
Henry F, Hollis. former United States sem
ator from New Hampshire born at Concord,
N. H.. 50 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
A railroad wreck in Colorado resulted in
some deaths and many injuries. The follow
ing people from Omaha the train escaped
with their lives: Auditor Erastus Young, of
the Union Pacific and wife; H. E. Jennison,
N. H. Field and wife, Miss Lille Westlake,
Mrs. W. R. Head, Mrs. Lugneck and Sister
Scholastira.
John L. Webster is attending the annual
meeting of the National Bar association at
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Willard have gone to
Rock Island to attend the wedding Of J. T.
Murphy to Miss May Weber. The bride has
visited Omaha many times as guest of Miss
Willard, who is to be her bridesmaid
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
Mussel Shoals a Deep Disgrace.

Attorney General Palmer has announced an
inquiry into the Mussel Shoals nitrate plant,
with view to possible criminal prosecutions.
He will not have to dig very deep to find ample
employment for federal grand jures for of all
in the name of war; this is the most scandalous.
Any delinquency alleged in connection with the
air craft or munitions failures is mild and in
nocuous alongside this monumental bit of job
berry.
Mussel Shoals promoters had been before
congress for many years, in pursuance of we'll
developed plans of propaganda concerning the
fxation of aerial nitrogen for fertilizer uses.
A modest appropriation. usually around $l0,-
100000 was asked. When the war came on
and need of nitrates was urgent, the legislature
of Virginia memorialized congress to set apart
$20000000 for this plant. Following this an
erection of the plant.
When The army appropriation bill was be-
fore the house last January it was discovered
that $50, 1000 actually had been expended on
the Mussel Shoals project, and further ap-
preparation of $l4OO00OO was asked to con-
struct dam that would provide the water
power needed to operate the plant. The
original promoters have agreement with the
government that when peace is declared they
can purchase the plant at scrap" value.
Originally it was to revert to them, but this
was changed because of the opposition that de-
veloped in the house, principally led by Long
worth of Ohio In January last the legislature
of Alabama memoralized congress to continue
the lavish expenditure of money on the project.
AS it stands, the Air Nitrate corporation
has the privilege to purchase at scrap value
the great plant on which the government has
expended $7s0000O0, modest bonus to a
private corporation for its patriotism" This
makes no account of the millions Of dollars the
government spent in acquiring sites and erect
ing buildings around the big plant
Mussel Shoals is on the Tennessee river in
Alabama.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
High Cost of Strikes.

The statement from Washington
that the epidemic of strikes and
lockouts in this country is costing
about $130,000,000 a month,
through lowering the production,
should provoke thought among
every class Of Americans. For the
fact OF lowered production is a fact
which affects every class of Amer
leans, every American. We live to-
gether No class, no individual. is
wholly Independent of other classes
and other idividuals. Our modern
life is far too complex. far too in
terlaced and interdependent, for
any man or woman, much less any
class, to be entirely independent.
When, then, the total production of
the country is reduced through
strikes and lockouts by a sum which,
if lost through the year. would ex-
coed the entire taxable basis of the
state of Maryland, every American
is affected.-Baltimor Sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
%Ree5ME
&Ar81V.
Arnew's War OH Squirrels.


Omaha. Aug. 2S.--To the Editor
of The Bee: During this summer
INV usual experiences with squirrels
have occurred, and to my loss, as
usual. AS has been stated before,
the timber squirrels belong to the
order Of rodents or rats Ihey are
simply climbing rats. rms year
we had a rather dwarf cherry Tree
that was only set out IN isl4, 80
loaded with cherries that the h1nps :
hung to the ground, and we woulu
have secured a bushel OF cnerries
from that tree had 1t not oeen 1os
the climbing rats. They uestroyeu
them so fast that we had 10 gamer
them while unripe to get any az al.
The climbing rats got halr OF men,
as it was. There Is an old-fasnloheu
shell bark hickory tree in our PACK
yard; 1t was so loaded with nuts
this year that the limbs hung away
down. The pests got them all. we
lost at least two bushels OF shelled
nuts that way. They got all the
plums off an fashioned damson
plum tree that my mother gave me
many years ago.
Then I have a fine walnut tree
J.
planted 16 years ago this fall, so
that the tree is Is years old now
1t was loaded with at least three
bushels of nuts, but the climbing
rats have been able to get all but
few Of them, climbing right over
wide tin distractions that fastened
to the tree 1t made me more than
sore to see those fine nuts taken by
the climbing rats. They eat great
quantities of feed l give my chick
ems. So that l am a loser every
year to the miserable pests at least
SIS, if not much more. Another
year I am going to kill every one
that comes onto my place and into
my trees FRANK A. AGNEW.
Profiteering at Hotels.
Omaha, Aug. 25.-To the Editor
of The Bee: Since there is so much
talk and investigation about profit
eering, l wish to say few words
about the profiteering of the hotels
and restaurants For instance, no.
tells and restaurants charge 10 cents
for three doughnuts; bakers retail
them for l cent apiece. Rolls that
bakers retail for l cent hotels and
restaurants charge 10 cents for
three. Eggs that cost about cents
apiece they charge 12H cents. Roast
beef, approximately four ounces,
they charge SO cents for with moth
ing but about tablespoonful OF
mashed potatoes. The items quot
ed are only an example. The prices
make them profit from $50 to 200
per cent I for one would concede
them 100 per cent profit, but more
than that is robbery, especially
when no stock to any extent has to
be carried, and hotels and restau-
rants usually carry not more than
a few days ahead, il that much. If
you will give this publicity and
thereby help to reduce these prices
only trif1e, 1 assure you it will be
appreciated by large number Of
people who must patronize these
places. In conclusion I wish to say
that | am in no way alluding to the
hotel whose stationery I am using,
as l found their prices the most
reasonable of any.
I thank you if you will stir this
matter up so that these parasites
will see what the people think of
them. A TRAVELLING MAN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

part in an exciting contest for the rule OF
| Birdland.)
Birdland Wants a President.
9 PLASH! Splash! Splash! Peggy
~ went dancing along the beach
Of the pretty lake where her family
had a summer cottage. Splash!
Splash! and she didn't care how the
water flew about. She didn't care
| because she was wearing her little
green bathing suit and no harm
would be done If she got wet all
over.
But dancing in the water, while
| lots of fun, is firing and Peggy was
glad to throw herself down on the
shady shore to rest. And there she
was blinking and nodding when all
of sudden her old frieend, General
| Croaker, the frog,. landed kerplunk
beside her. He had beeen SWIM
ming and jumping fast and was all
out Of breath.
"Cro-ak! Cro-ak!" gasped Cen
eral Croaker and away he went
hopping and splashing along the
shore.
Tell me the news" cried Peggy.
But all General Croaker answered
was: "Cro-ak! Cro-ak!" so Peggy
ran after him as fast as she could
Gree! Cree! Have you heard the
latest news from Birdland?" Shrek
ed General Swallow, swooping down
from high in the air. mo" an
swered Peggy. Then follow mel"
shrieked General Swallow. and away
he sped toward the woods
Hoo! hoo! too! tool" came
Judge Owls voice from far away,
sounding like a distant locomotive,
Come, Princess Peggy, and hear the
news"
Thus urged, Peggy ran and ran
until she found herself deep in the
woods and at the edge of the coun-
Gil room Of Birdland. Here were
gathered dozens of her feathered
friends, Judge Owl, Reddy Wood
-pecker, Kingfisher, Mr.. Robin, Blue
Jay, Homer and Carrie Pigeon, King
Bird, Blue Heron, General Swallow
and lots Of others. And here, too,
were Billy Belgium, Balky Sam, Bill
ly Goat, Johnny Bull and Lonesome
Bear.
Hail. hail! Princess Peggy"
screamed the birds. and then all OF
a sudden, as If they had said some
thing they hadn't meant to say,
they abruptly cried: mo. no. not
Princess Peggy. but Miss Peggy,
hello! hello, Miss Peggy"
Peggy was puzzled. Why after
greeting her as Princess Peggy
had they changed to Miss Peggy?"
1t was more than a year since the
birds had chosen her as ruler OF
Birdland and all during that time
they had lovingly called her "Prin-
cess
What is the matter? Am / no
longer your princess?" she asked.
mo, no." screamed the birds.
Haven't you heard the news
Princesses have gone out of style.
Ask our war heroes-theyH tell
you" And the birds turned eagerly
toward Carrie and Homer Pigeon,
Balky Sam, Bill Goat and Johnny
Bull, who evidently had been telling
yarns about their adventures at the
fighting front In Europe.
"Hee-haw! It's true" prayed
Balky Sam. THE people in Europe
haven't any use for them any more.
They are electing presidents in
stead"
ooh, I'd rather be president
than a princess" said Peggy eager
ly. Are you going to elect me?"
"Hee-haw, it isn't the style in
Europe to elect princesses or kings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Release of women from detention home SEN
tence on writ of habeas corpus may bring
in its wake judicial determination concerning
practice to which much objection has been
raised. Iowa courts have held squarely against
the rule sought to be enforced in Omaha. and
ii is high time the matter were being settled
here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

A Denver man writes Senator Kenyon that
he might not place so much dependence on the
testimony taken by the Federal Trade commits
sion If he knew the men who testified. This
looks like 4 reasonable point Credibility of
witnesses must always be considered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Flat jewellers. are not giving in to landlords
as tamely as they might, and the courts may
yet get chance to say what is reasonable rent
in. Omaha This will settle one dispute not
otherwise to be solved
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Ssventy-fve days for man who assaults a
little girl and ninety days for woman who is
suspected" by the police may be justice, but it
will hardly strike the public in that light.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

The house has pissed the bill to make
BLACK jack general of the army. Now let
the senate put it through, he can be met
with his full grade when he lands at New York
1t will be very slight recognition for his
services
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Roumania says Hungary stole over two
million tons of food during the war Admitted.
but that does not excuse Roumania for helping
herself now.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

The announced itinerary OF the presidents
western trip at last includes Omaha. He will
be welcome guest here, among the patriotic
people who so earnestly seconded his efforts to
carry the war to victory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

"A Missouri democrat wants to nominate
Pcrshing for president, He will have little
difficulty in getting second to his motion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Colonel House to be dropped for McAdoo?
What do you know about that?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Ole Hanson found the only way TO get a
rest was to chuck the job Being mayor of an
American city is } snap these days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Omaha will be an ideal spot for the presi-
dent and the general to meet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

France got quite bargain in American
goods and improvements, but Uncle Sam got
lot more from the French than he is getting
from some of his own folks, the Mussel Shoals
promoters for example
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Mayor Smith has changed his mind again
on the "muny" store but he will not offend
anyone If he can get shipload OF stuff here
and sell it at a reasonable figure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

British opinion is lining up in support Of
the American view that the Shantung provision
is an outrage. 1t will be unanimous except in
Japan one of these days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

San Domingo Indians look on airmen as
gods. That is not what some folks elsewhere
call them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Now the retailers are passing the blame
back TO the wholesalers 1t is pleasing sport
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Hndenberg is out for president, we note.
His platform will probably consist of line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Bella Kun's secret correspondence file ha:
beer located, but that is not half so important
as the fact that his loot was discovered
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

The white man who went to Texas to stir
up the negroes showed very poor judgment, if
he thought anything of his life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30

Wilson wants third term. Anybody sur
prised?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-30
You should know that
Omaha is one of only three cities
which are conducting a national
advertising campaign.

Who owns the streets, anyhow?