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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

A party Of Italians just returned to this coun-
try after having tested their ability to live at
ease in Italy on accumulated war savings make
a statement Of the futility of any such ambition
for the benefit of countrymen of theirs who may
cherish like one. These people were told that
an American dollar would purchase ten lire
now instead Of the normal five and had visions
of peace and plenty for the remainder of their
lives in sunny Italy. But when they got there
they foud that they had neglected to find out
the purchasing power of the ten lire they were
able to get for their dollar This proved SO
small that their wealth was rapidly dissipated
and they are back ready to earn more money
and invest it here By and by people are likely
to come to forced understanding of the fact
that money measures values rather than consti-
tutes values
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

Peace has it's drawbacks no less inconvenient
than war; which leads to regret that when those
''reds' listed for export are finally at sea there
will be no possibility of German submarine
operating in their line of journey.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

Increase in imports continues to excite appre-
hension in some amateur economists. It does
not disturb American businessmen and inan-
ciers who know that in approach of normal bal
ance to trade is one safety for the future. Mr.
Alexander president of the National Bank Of
Commerce of New York, frankly told some ex-
porters not long ago that ''the balance of trade
is too favorable to the United States and too
adverse to Europe for the interests of both y
What is really needed is attention to our needs
in the way of bargaining tariffs whereby any
dumping into our markets might be safeguard
ed against before it begon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

Marshalltown Times-Republican
Money is nice thing TO have in the
house and the bank, but 1t can't buy
coal where there isn't any coal. Per-
haps the coal strike may teach all OF
us something of intrinsic values.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: There
isn't great deal Of satisfaction in
talking to the present government OF
Mexico-not much more in fact than
there would be in talking to q
wooden Indian.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Food Prices and the Law.

The Department of Agriculture throws its
weight in favor of some law that will give the
government control of food production and
distribution to the end that prices be stabilized
This has been proposed many times within the
last few years. usually in interest of all the peo-
pie. At the moment it is put forward in behalf
OF the beef and mutton growers Such expert
mental control as was exerted by the federal
government during the war was to guarantee
that prices to the producer would not fall below
a certain basic figure. 1t was not suggested at
any time that the rise should be limited Under
stress of war economy people turned from meat
to other articles of food. Prices since have en-
abled them to continue on this basis Demand
having gone below supply, prices are coming
down on beef. Not that the consumer can no.
tce but the producer feels the change In time,
perhaps we may have beef steak or juicy
roast at something like the prices asked in the
days before prices were fixed to stimulate pro-
duction. just now the great American public is
wondering whether the cost of living depends
on any of the natural laws Of trade, or on the
modern rule Of "let your conscience be your
guide"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Surplus Army Food for Sale.

The offer of the United States government
to sell to cities at 20 per cent less than cost in
carload lots surplus canned vegetables, bought
for the army with the understanding that the
same be resold to consumers at the prices for
which they were purchased, is within reason. So
far the effort to dispose of the immense stocks
of foodstuffs held by the army has been on
basis that would maintain the high cost of liv-
ing. In most instances, sales have been made
to packers. This has naturally occasioned much
complaint The government Communicated large
quantities of food within the last two years.
taking the entire output of many factories and
canning plants at rates that gave large profits to
the owners. 1t may or may not be good bust
ness to resell this food at a rate that will make
the federal government whole. 1t should not,
however, be disposed of by any plan that will
enable private purchasers to secure another
large gain through the process of retailing it to
consumers. The people have paid for it once,
to be fed to the soldiers They ought to have
chance to buy it back for themselves at a
fair price.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Tzo~ R1-m
Some Thine Drinks

The Historical society of Pennsylvania early
in its career translated into English an account
by the Swedish traveller Israel Acrelius of the
differente sorts of strong drink that were popu-
lar hereabouts.
MANN" was made of water sugar and rum
and was the chief stock-in-trade OF many
tavernkeeper. "Manathan" was rum, sugar and
beer "Lillibub" was made of milk, wine and
sugar. Tiff" was beer. rum and sugar poured
on buttered toast.
Sampson" lived up to the name-a mixture
of cider and rum he ingredients of "sangaree'
were wine water, sugar and nutmeg. When
brandy and sugar were added to cider it became
cider royal Raw dram" was the title tor
straight rum.
Tea coffee and chocolate were popular
Small beer" came from mol asses and table
beer" was brewed from persimmons, pounded
up with the seeds, mixed with wheat bran and
baked in an oven.
If among the nnumerable beverages OF the
time man could find nothing to quench his
thirst, he must have been hard to satisfy
The Pilgrim fathers were much distressed
because they were reduced to drinking water
when they came to the New World. But Hlg
ginson, of Salem, proudly told his contempor
aries: 81 can and ofttmes do drink New Eng
land water very well."-Philadelph Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Getting on an Even Keel Again.

Two bugaboos that have been rocking the
boat of late are laid away Both had to do with
threats to make the Fourth of July day Of
terror for decent people. On the one side set
OF agitators promised, even to the last minute a
nationwide strike in protest against the Mooney
sentence The other outfit proposed repetition
of the bomb outrages, but on wider scale
1t can not be denied that these threats caused
considerable apprehension. No one could tell
exactly what forces were behind them, and so
the issue was awaited with trepidation.
When the American Federation of Labor
repudiated the Mooney strike, its advocates in
sisted the leaders did not have control of the
men in the ranks. This has been dsproved.
Members of trade unions have showed them
selves true to principles, and sef-disciplined,
unwilling to take part in demonstration the
sole purpose of which was to overawe the courts
Labor has asked that Mooney be given new
trial, because of suspicion that attaches to the
manner of his conviction. But the self-con-
fessed l. w. W.-bolshevik extremists do not
control the acts of the labor unions of America
The bomb outrages present more serious
element of the social problem Murderers Of
this type are not easy to overtake, and as long
as they are at liberty, danger exists The hunt
is up however, and Uncle Sam will not rest
till he has set his heel on these snakes
Plainly, affairs in America are settling down.
Law and order rule, and justice sways the minds
of men, who seek only an even chance and a
square deal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
More German History

1t is now reported that the former war min
lister and quartermaster general, Won Stein, OF
Germany, is going to write book IN when ne
will mako some sensational revelations concern
ing the antecedent history of the march through
Belgium. 1t is said that he will relate how the
war plan of 1914 arose and came to be adopted;
Some time ago it was given out that REID
Marshal Won Hindenburg and General Won Lu-
dendorff we're each about to write book in
which they would tell the truth about the war
and disclose many things hitherto kept secret.
truth they will make the trial of the former
emperor of less Importance. for it is just that
truth which the trial should bring out
Also they should make an effort to get to-
gether and make their stories agree, else con-
fusion will result and the testimony of all of
them go for nothing. If the purpose of each of
these war leaders is merely to offer defense
of his own part in the affair and to discalm re-
sponsibilty their books will be curios only and
serve no useful historical purpose.-lndianapols
Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
THE PRESIDENTS PROGRAM.

No official announcement is made as to Just
what Mr.. Wilson will do after he reaches home
OH Tuesday. Unoticially, it is given out tina,
he plans speaking tour, personally, to present
his program TO- citizens Of the country. The
advsability of this course has been questioned
by some, but it may be accepted as settled that
if the president deems it expedient it will be
undertaken.
He will not need to spend much time in de-
Tending the underlying principles of the League
OF Nations. That work has been we'll done by
others, and the matter has been so thoroughly
debated that it may we'll be doubted if there yet
remains anyone who has not reached con-
cluson on the principle, at least. Some of its
details, however, may require explanation, but
this might better be given to the senate, unless
the tour is to develop support for the executive
against the legislative branch of the govern
ment.
II this be the purpose, it is unfortunate.
The people elected republican congress be-
cause of dissatisfaction the course pursued
by the democrats, and this in face of personal
appeal from the president for all endorsement
of his policies. At the present time, the most
important thing is the hearty cooperation OF
Dill CitlZeHS, ahu OF all branches ana Depart
ments of the government Efforts to give the
war partisan tinge were rebuked, and any at
tempt to turn the peace treaty into party issue
deserves condemnation.
Mr.. Wilson has not been frank at all times
with the senate, nor the public. He asked a
white card" and when this was not granted
him, he proceeded as if it had been. The time
is at hand for decision.
1t is within the power of the senate to re-
serve action as to any article in the treaty, or
the covenant for league of nations 1t is also
within its power to amend any of these. The
document will be considered on it's merits Pop
ular opinion favors the league, and it may be
given official endorsement, but the coordinate
branches of the government under the constitu-
ton must recognize one another.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Even when charged with the gravest
of crimes, he cannot be compelled to
give evidence against himself, nor
can the state compel him to submit
to medical or surgical examination.
the result of which may tend to
convict him of a public offense, and,
if there be any good reason why the
same objections are not available in
a proceeding which may subject him
to ignominious restraint and public
ostracsm, it is at least a safe and
salutary proposition to hold that, be-
fore the courts will uphold such an
exercise of power, it must be au-
thorized by a clear and definite ex-
preston of the legislative will This
the court does not have, and in it's
judgment the restraint of the petit
toner, not as diseased person
whose detention in separate house
or hospital the statute authorizes,
but solely as a suspect and for the
avowed purpose of forcing the ex-
posture of his body to visual exam
ination and compelling the extrac-
ton of blood from his veins in
search of evidence Of a loathesome
disease which may. or may not exist,
is a deprivation OF his liberty with
out due process Of law, and he S en-
titled to be set free.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Properly Resemts
Thoughtless Sheer

Harrisburg, Neb., July 3.-To the
Editor of The Bee: | have a ques-
ton | want to ask you; Are all the
people in Omaha inclined to treat
with scorn people who do not live in
Omaha?
l wrote letter for this column
and Mr.. Silly" and Mr.. Jersey
Bull sneered at me because / lived
in Harrisburg, a town of 200 in
habitants. The fact is. l don't even
live in Harrisburg. ] live on a
ranch is miles from there. The
other day you published a letter
from minister and he was sneered
at as preacher from a country
town.
During the last 25 years | have
met number of Omahans, and now
that | remember the kind of men
they We're, | am sure my question
should be answered in the negative.
Away back in the '90s | met the
war-horse of Nebraska journalism
Edward Rosewater.\ Later, | met
the one and only Jim Dahlman, and
still later l talked with A. l.. Sutton
These men, and about a score more,
impressed me as being men whose
souls would respond with hearty
amen to Robert Burns poem en-
titled "A Mans a Man for a That"
That is to say, if a man is a real
man it doesn't matter where he lives,
or what he does, or what kind of
clothes he wears, he is still man
for a that, and so | suppose it is
only the riff-raff, the folsom and
jetsom, that, as Shakespeare says,
TOO oft doth congregate in our
marts of trade" who think they are
somebody big because they live in a
big city.
However, it might be we'll to re-
mind Mr.. Silly" Mr.. Jersey Bull''
and the other fellow, who sneered
at the minister because he was a
small town preacher, that of all our
presidents the ones that we re-
member with peculiar affection were
the products either of a small town
or of Gods great out-in- the-country.
1t might also be we'll to recall the
fact that the greatest preacher who
ever trod this old war-marred, grave
SCARED, sin-cursed world was born
in one small town and lived until he
was 30 years old in another and men
of Jerusalem, just like those in
Omaha, sneered at Him and asked,
"Oan any good thing come out of
Nazareth % EDWIN WARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
Thirty Years Ago In Omaha.
ODD AND INTERESTING

At st. Paul, John Frost. common
ly called Jack, was overcome by the
heat while working in his potato
patch.
The inventor of new tree plant
ing tool claims it will do double the
amount of work of implements now
in use.
An aeroplane that actually lifts
itself from the ground with Tapping
wings has been built by a French
inventor
Blinded Australian soldiers are to
be provided by their government
with houses at a weekly rental of
one shilling.
An inventor has hinged a carpen-
ters square and provided 1t with a
third strip, calibrated in inches and
degrees, to be used in connection
with the two arms for many pur-
poses.
The foremost woman potato pro-
Queer Of America is Mrs. Hilda B.
Nelson of Sebastapol, Cal. whose
seed potato standards have been
adopted by eight Of the western
states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

The two most potent assets
man claims-to attain success
and prosperity for himself and
his family-is dress and address.
To define this expression so
often heard and accepted every
where for it's homely logic, we
need but say that mans appear
ance in dress bespeaks many Of
the essentials necessary for sue
cess in any of the worlds activi
ties. A man dressed with care,
scrupulously clean; pleasing
countenance; the exposition of
teeth which indicate care and
other minor details impresses one
with a pleasing personality or ad-
dress.
DO YOU POSSESS THESE I'M
PORTANT QUALIFICATIONS?
If you do, you command re-
spectful attention among your
fellow men. You carry with you
a dignity which everyone re-
spects. You obtain maximum eff
ficiency in your work; you are
confident in your own ability:
you inspire the confidence of
others.
No matter how we'll you dress
If your teeth are neglected
you are self-conscious of this
neglect; this self-conscious feel
ing is reflected in your every act
your vitality is lowered; your eft
ficiency is lessened and failure in
your work is courted. The great
err percentage of men who fail in
life's work are men who are care
less with their personal appear
ance; neglect their teeth and are
shiftless in their habits. These
facts apply equally to the profess
sion as to the laity.
SEE DR.. TODD TODAY
Dress up; prepare for the success
that should be yours; build up
confidence in yourself; inspire
confidence of others; preserve
your good health; get in condi-
ton and remain so. Every facll-
ity known in advanced dentistry
is employed in DR.. Todd's Dental
Service.
NEW LOCATION - Fourth
floor, Barker block. Elevator en-
trance on 18th St., off Farnam
st. G. w. TODD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
PEACE.

The wan. exhausted world lifts up her
head
From brooding on her dead,
To catch the message clsmoring down the
sky
That heralds what is finished at Versailles.
Into her faded eyes creeps heaven now;
Forgotten JOY grows fair upon her brow;
Her hands. unclenched. fall open and out
stretch
To touch that future she so yearns to
teach
The errors Of the past--th woe. the wrong
That comes from being strong.
II justice and IL love are laid aside .
Peace! The awaited word rings wide,
Fraught with the beauty Of the summers
day
That broke from storm to greet II. As a
play
Breaks on a darkened house in sudden
light
When the first curtains rising gives to
Some scene where we. expectant. lean to
see
dream take flower--or fail US utterly.
So waits the universe before this Word
That sounds upon her Eeart! Have We
then heard
As surely as an actor hears his cuef
Or shall we fail In things that we must do
To make the dream come true?
Edna Mead In the New York Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
No Race Suicide IN America

The census report on vital statistics births
and deaths for 1917, the midyear, just issued,
shows that the United States has Jared we'll as
compared with the rest of the world. While
nearly all the European countries, certainly
those engaged in the war, have shown marked
increase in the death rate, reduction in the
number of births and actual loss of popula-
ton covering a period of over four years, this
country reports marked improvement. There
is evidently no race suicide in America, and the
population is increasing by natural growth. by
the excess of births over deaths. We are not
dependent upon immigration for growth, and
the facts brought out by the census may have
some influence on congress in considering legis-
tation on this subject
1t is to be regretted that our vital statistics
do not cover the entire country, but only two
thirds of it. This is due largely to the neglect
vital statistics. This has shut them out of the
Registration area" the district III which the
figures are collected Louisiana, Mississippi
and other southern states have been working to
correct this deficiency for years, and we hope
soon to have the health conditions of this entire
section made known to the world.
As it u.s. the report is most encouraging
showing steady reduction in the death rate
not only in the aggregate, but proportlonately
The rate for the year was AL per 1000. The
Improvement is illustrated by the figures given
for previous years: In 1910, rate of $50 per
1000; in 1900, l7.6; 1890, 1876. and 1880, 1873
There has been slight check during recent
years, and the health record of 1915 will prob
ably not be equaled for some time. Last year
with our influenza epidemic, is certain to make
bad showing
The number of births for the registration
area was l,353,7o2, and estimating for the rest
Of the land at the same rate, there were 2l35,-
658 babies born in the United States in 1917
With the better treatment and care observed
il is probable that greater percentage will
grow up.-New Orleans Times-Picayune.,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Gossip is rife that the president and secre
tary of state have had tiff over the instruc-
tons left behind when the executive sailed for
home. Mr.. Lansing. however, accepted the as
signment with the full knowledge that he would
only be required to say yes" and so has no
particular kick coming now.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

As is customary whenever anything big in
the way of news is to be handled, The Bee beat
its braggart contemporaries to the public with
its extra edition so far that there was no Sec
-ond." When it comes to serving the public
The Bee always leads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06
IN THE BEST OF HUMoR.

~ heard second-story Bill killed Bur.
glar jim"
Yes; Jim called him a reformer"->
Cartoons Magazine.
June-Is that her dad or her husband
with her?
Bess-Her dad. OF course. She's asking
his opinion Of something.-Boston Globe.
You know, last night they got into the
$1,000"
He should worry! He'll get that back
in a few days"-New York World
Wigwag--I saw your name In print the
other day.
Bighedde-Thas-so7 Where?
Wigwag-I was looking up your number
in the telephone directory
Record.
Private Austin-Have you any elastic
blankets?
Corporal Arnold--what do you wan,
elastic blankets for?
Private Austin---So they'll stretch when
l do.-Overseas Camp Dodger.
whats good for a black eye. Biz
oh a small piece Of raw beefsteak."
Yes, but supposin' Yer amt no bloomin'
millionaire ?"-Boston Transcript.
Blondine-Doesn't Gerty Glddigad make
up something awful?
Brunetta-Yes. l don't know whether
Is her syssght that Is bad or her judg-
ment-Youngstown Telegram,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Now that tine experts" are out of the way
the president and others may get chance at
the front page
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Per6dous Albion has aimed another bastard
blow at suffering Erin, the British government
having decided to solve the housing problem in
Ireland by building homes for the workers, and
paying half the cost out of the public funds.
This is treachery, indeed ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Senator Poindexter sticks to the Monroe
doctrine, which is most encouraging proof that
he has no thought Of leading Washington out
of the union.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Having heard the news, the crew of the R-34
is bringing its own schnapps, but this does not
presage long stay as the cargo is said to be
limited
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Italians are vigorously assailing the problem
presented by the cost of living, and, although
we may scarcely commend the method adopted
it at least has the merit of efficiency from the
standpoint of the ultimate consumer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

troller called for statement, and the aggregate
showing must convince any of their solidity
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Neptune and Aeolus make a pretty strong
combination for transatlantic voyagers to buck,
either below or aloft
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Holland says the Hohenzollerns are free to
leave whenever they wish, but not to 60 where
they please.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

One hundred thousand dollars will offset a
couple of blackened eyes and broken jaw
fairly we'll. Many man has taken as much
and had only his bruises to console him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Omahas experience with safe, sane and
dry Fourth was such as ought to encourage its
repetition through all time to come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

France has adopted the Fourth of July as
an extra holiday. Other nations, especially
Great Britain are privileged to follow suit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Oklahoma sent half its doctors into the army
and yet no serious decline in public health was
noted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Dempsey to enter vaudeville" sounds almos
as matter of course.