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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-12-17
WASTING ZIONISTS'
MONEY.

According to the new provis-
ion. adopted at the recent con-
vention in Buffalo annual MEM
bership dues in the Zionist or
ganization are fixed at 5000.
These dues are to be distributed
as follows: One dollar represents
the shekel that is to be paid to
the World Zionist Organization;
one dollar goes to the National
organization; one dollar as sub
scription for Zionist bulletin;
one dollar to regional fedora
ton; and two dollars are to be re-
tanned by the local district organ
ization.
We cannot think of a better
scheme of wasting good Zionists'
money than the one outlined. Ii
we are to have regional fedora
tons, why have national organ
ization at all? We have insist
ed all along that this country is
too large for one Zionist organ
ization; that the New York office
can no more supervise, manage,
guide, or even influence Zionist
activity in Minneapolis or San
Francisco or New Orleans, than
London can supervise and guide
Zionist activities in New York.
The idea that we must have a
single national office to represent
and to control American Zion
ism, and to unity all activities, is
absurd. The Order of Bnai Birth
is also a world organization. Yet
each of the seven districts of the
Order in this country is an indie
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-12-17
EDl TOR lAL
THERE IS ANOTHER SIDE.

In compliance with the request
f Mr.. Leon L. Lewis, secretary
f the Authorization League
1e publish the following letter:
Dec. 9th, 1920.
The Editor:
The boy chess wonder, Samuel
Rzeschewski, has been designated
in most of the newspapers as a
Pole. No doubt in so designating
him the editorial staff refrained
from mentioning that he was
Jew because of the educational
campaign which the Anti-Defama-
ton League has been carrying on
for the past seven years. The
results of many years of effort
to bring about the correct use OF
the word Jew are likely to be un-
done by some impetuous coreli-
gionists who write open letters to
newspapers protesting that Sam
uel Rzeschewski is not Pole but
is a Jew. If our own people pro-
test that a good Jew must be des-
ignated as a Jew, on what theory
can they object to a bad Jew be-
ing described as a Jew? 1t is
unnecessary in discussing this
matter to consider whether the
youthful prodigy is a Jew by race
or by religion. Even those who
are so anxious to have him de-
scribed as a Jew rather than as
a Pole would feel incensed if the
same newspaper were to describe
a crook as Jew.
We believe that letters Of the
sort we mention are i'll advised,
and have explained our point OF
view to the. writer's thereof.
This unfortunate prac C g
should be discontinued. We trust
that we may count on your coop
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-12-17

pendent unit, and is directly
linked to the Order as a whole,
and not to national subdivision
of the Order. True, the headquar-
tiers of the whole Order is in this
country. But the independence OF
each district would remain the
same if the Orders headquarters
were removed to London or Con-
stantinople. Why should it be
different in the case of American
Zionists with their vastly larger
numbers? Has the New York
office done so we'll in the past,
that no other group can be en-
trusted with the management OF
Zionist affairs? Could not re-
gional office in Chicago do more
for Zionism> in the Middle North.
west than does New York? And
would not the New York office
have enough to do to manage
Zionism in New York City with
it's million and half Jews?
Now, suppose we have nine or
ten regional declarations of dis
tricts? Three dollars annual dues
would be sufficient; one dollar
to the local district, and one dol
lar as shekel to the Zionist or
ganization. Membership would
thus be within reach of the poor
est Jew. There is no need now
for Zionist bulletin, or any 9TH
er Zionist journalistic enterprise.
for every, Jewish paper, even
those of anti-Zionist leanings,
would be quite willing, even as
they are now, to publish all Zion
list news, announcements, and ap-
peals? Why waste Zionlsts'
money?
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-12-17
JEWISH CALENDAR.
66S1-192O.

New Year. 1st day. Monday, Sept. Is
New Year End day. Tuesday, Sept. IA
Test ~ Czedaliah Wednesday, Sept. Is
Day of Atonement. Wednesday, Sept. 2z
Tabernacles, 1st day. Monday, Sept. ~
Tabernacles, End day. Tuesday. Sept: 2S
Hosha' ana Rabba $500. Sunday. Oct. 3
Shemini Etseret. 80. -. Monday, Oct.
Simchat Torah. Tuesday, OCT. .
Chanukah, LIST day. $3.50. Monday, Dec.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
SUGAR CONSUMPTION.

We appear to be getting some re- lief from the sugar shortage even though we are made to pay for it. And yet those who have found that they can economize and get along with small quantity of sugar are not rushing for the chance to buy large quantities at the high figures Having skimped when the supply was short they are equally willing tc skimp when the price is high, and in both instances they benefit them selves.
 But it is question just how much of sugar shortage there has been in the country. According to the figures of the American Sugar Bul letin the sugar in ports during the past year were larger than in any one, of the preceding four, and the exports also earger for the year than in any of the preceding four except 1916. There was in this country during the year sugar to the amount of 1O,542, 157,12 pounds, that being both domestic and imported and rep resents oyer SS and a half pounds to a person. When we stop to realize that per capita consumption in 1917 was but 80 and half pounds, and with people on short rations as to the sweet stuff, there would seem to be no reason for the shortage.
 There was much of course sent abroad but it is impossible to figure out the necessity for the situation that prevailed here on that ground The exportation of sugar amounted to about a billion and two-tnirds for the year or about Is pounds for each person, but this amount added to the 1917 per capita would have mean, only e5 and half pounds a person whereas there was enough here fol three pounds more than that for eacl person. H
 We are known as great sugar con- sumers but had there been no expor- tatlon of sugar and it had been equally divided we would have got. ten away with something like II: pounds apiece.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
HAD ExPER ENc!E ENoueHL

The bureau of war risk insurance is not neglecting any opportunity to encourage those who have left the army and navy, and who have drop ped their insurance, to become rein stated Every possible inducement is being offered, the rates are attrac. tive, the privilege of taking up the dropped insurance within IS months after it lapsed is still possible by paying two months premiums, and it is not necessary for the former ser vice man to go through another ex- animation. In these matters it can not fail to be realized that the gov ernment is doing it's best to serve the interests of many who may not pos sibly understanding the real mean ing of casting aside their insurance or realize that they can regain it.
 But the war risk insurance bureau has been actively at work in this di- rectien for many months. It contin- ues at it so consistently that the im- pression is gained that it is not get ting the responses that it would like, or expects. Yet it cannot be said that those who have dropped their insurance are not being kept in touch with the privileges that are still theirs.
 That many of the service men have dropped their insurance and refuse to take it up is unquestion- ably due to the experience they have had with government ineff1ciency in this very line. They have been con scious of the fact that their insur- ance had been regularly taken out ot their pay and yet they were inform ed that they were in, arrears, that they could not do this or that until it was paid and correspondence never seemed to straighten out the tangle. It is not surprising under such conditions that the men should grow sick and tired of such expert ences. Naturally they could be ex- peeted to carry their insurance until they got out of the service but once free they wanted no more of it. They prefer to deal with insurance com panies even though 1t may cost then more. That's why so many have dropped it and why the appeals tc resume it are going unheeded.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Politically speaking. MT. Hoover is neither fish, nor flesh, nor good red herring" so far as the public is aware, or even so far as Hoover's associates are aware. Surely man such as this would have great difficulty in winning party following. at least demo- cratic or a republican following Hartford Times.
 In the first place the condition Of the sidewalks of Waterbury is dis grace, which the fact that this is a hard winter does not excuse. In the second place the lack of sufficient ordinance, or the failure to enforce it. is another. In the third place the incompetency of the police or street departments, or both, and the lack of cooperation between them which fails to improve matters. is another. One competent and energetic man woull be worth two who are neither. Waterbury American.
 The republican party was never
 more justified in it's hopes of victory the blind staggers if it is going to see that hope translated into fact. Tn the councils of that party there are wo voices speaking These voices were heard at the Mckinley banquet in Middletown, and it is a matter of the
 gravest concern to every man and wo- man in this town, and in the nation,
 which voice is to be heededandobey which voice is to be needed and obey ed. The republican charger must know which is his masters voice and if both begin to give commands at the same 1 time there will be a pile, of trouble for some one.-Manchester Herald.
 The New York "wets" have had 1 hopes that through their governor,
 who is in sympathy with them, 1 favors would be secured in tie way
 of assembly legislation. Now their i hopes fade for the bill introduced as 1 the republican programme follows the national prohibition enforcement act and is even more strict in some par ticulars. The "wets" would save 1 themselves a lot of worry if they
 would recognize the fact that the i prohibition experiment is to be given
 fair trial and that it is to be en- i forced as well, at least, as a good 1 many other important laws.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

'T'm looking over these advertise ments," said the red checked girl. trying to find some way to earn money. Now that clothes cost so much"
 q know" interrupted her friend with the embroidery, @I was counting up whats left of my allowance this morning, and I simply can't see where an evening gown is to come from, and I've simply got to have one. can't wear my old gowns any longer. Ev- erybody has seen them, and, besides, I'm tired Of them"
 Well, according to these pages, ' said the red checked one, there's no reason why any one in the United States should remain poor. Here's the ad of correspondence school that will teach you how to be an author for $2o. Authors earn from s5.oeo to $20,oo0 a year. it says "Hm!" commented the other. T don't believe Sally Jones earns thai much and she's an author. Once she sold a story to Thrilling Tale.''
 And here's another added rec cheeks, ''that says you can earn $2 ol l $3 every hour of your spare time b5 getting magazine subscriptions. | sounds awfully easy. Here's a picture of MT. Tibbits of Deadwood, s. D. who made $100 a month that way And here's another of girl putting 1 on pearl necklace that she earned 1 by getting subscriptions to a maga. ] zine. I think I'll try it. I've plenty
 of spare time.
 And it might be a good scheme tC buy one of these knitting machine:
 and knit things at home. The ad say; you can earn $50 a week or so, easily wonder why more people don't tr1 that. And for anybody who can draw here's a man who can teach a quick
 easy method of becoming an illustra l tor and illustrators earn lots of mon ey. You ought to do that. Ann. Thos'
 were awfully good looking mono
 grams you made once in our higl i school class. Or you could tint pos cards at home. They will pay wou s for every hundred or two, and I don i suppose it would take long to do ; l hundred, do you?
 "Then there are lots of ads her
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JAN. 3fst, fe2
 1O,416
oLn FASHIONED WINTER.

The impression cannot fail to be gained that those who plead so ear- nestly for old fashioned winters, the winters where snow is on the ground the entire season, the thermometer somewhere around the zero mark most of the time and few if any wis itations of springlike weather, must be thoroughly satisfied by the one they are passing through.
 It has indeed been one of those winters which seems to have been patterned after those of a half cen utry or more ago. We haven't had any real blizzardy weather but there have been many snowfalls and taken all together a large precipitation. Ii has been a winter that has provided for the icemen, that has furnished excellent sleighing, though few took advantage of it. that has kept the householder shoveling and the pedes- trians careful of their step. There have also been the ice storms and the thaws, the balmy days, though few in number, being quickly follow ed by cold and ice.
 That it is a winter can be vouched for by the householder who has beer steadily approaching the bottom of his coal pile and the fact that it is o1 the old fashioned type, cold weath- CT when it should be cold, doesn't appear to have been any insurance policy for a heaithful season, con- trary to the customary belief.
 Not for some time has there beer the difficulties experienced by trans portation lines. It requires not nee. essarily rugged winter, but a hard storm to bother the railroads ana trolley lines, yet that has all beer contributed since 1920 opened. Those who predicted a hard winter have z right to claim the honors thus earl, and there is nothing from the pres. ent outlook that encourages the be lief that there will be much chang, for several weeks. It is winter such as. can be expected in this par of the country though with none to, much sunshine. That it is old fash toned will satisfy no more than i would had it been mild.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
SAVING PAPER,

Without question Senator Shoot must realize what job he has ahead of him when he deplores the waste in paper and speaks out against it, but it is nevertheless a well directed effort for the relief of the situation and it is to be hoped that he will have inc courage to keep it up until he succeeds.
 That he should promise to throw light upon the great amount of pa- per that is wasted in propaganda work in behalf of individuals and in the interests of administrations as they come and go indicates that he has been giving consideration to this notorious waste and that he intends to use it for the purpose of putting m end to it.
 Much has been said from time tC time about this very thing but there is the added argument at this time of a shortage of paper that is caus- ing no slight worry to publishers How the situation has been growing worse is disclosed by the .statemen recently made to the effect that there was but four day supply of paper in the country. or in other words i. production should stop today thers would simply De enough to meet ths
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
EFFECT ON PRICES.

During the last quarter of last year claims were made that a re- duction in living costs could be ex- pected within six months. The faII- ing rate of exchange was pointed to as one thing that would be help ful in this direction but we have now gone along several months and in stead of a lowering of the prices there is steady rise. We are pay ing much more for certain necessities than we did few weeks ago. Some show a tendency to tumble and ef- forts are being made to get others down, but the prospects are not en- couraging for any substantial drop.
 Yet at this time the bottom con- tinues to fall out of the rate of ex- change. If there is any virtue in the steady depreciation for the lowering of living costs some effects ought to be noticeable before long. In con- nection with the falling rate atten- ton is again being directed to the prospect of lower prices, it being claimed, as on previous occasions, that. European countries must reduce their imports. The prevailing rate makes them pay for the goods far more than they can afford and the curtailment in goods purchased here simply means that a greater amount Is going to be available for home consumption. and with domestic SUD- plies larger the law of supply and demand should bring about a change in the price situation.
 That sounds good and lends en- rouragement. It has been urged be- fore but without promised results. Ii the export business was confined to Europe and if we were not heinz looked to by many countries in other parts of the world for all the goods we can furnish there would seem to be better prospects of an early drou in prices. As it is the only hope of relief from this exchange slump is that 1t has gone to a point where more attention will be paid to if than has been done in the past with the result that predicted effects will follow. Reduced prices will be welcomed but it is apparently useles, to expect them until they arrive.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06


 requirements for the next four days, which it must be realized is very narrow margin.
 Regardless of such efforts as are being made to curtan the use of pa per and to increase production, there are plenty of ways in which the wastage can be reduced. Senator Shoot refers to one of them and cer- tainly there is no better opportunity for anyone to set an example than to have it done by the government. The call for economy is resound1ng through the halls of congress. It is timely plea and while emphasis is being placed upon this practice in connection with appropriations il cannot fail to be realized that it is equally applicable in other directions Paper saved is as good as paper pro- duced,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

usher. The manager told her there was no permanent place open, but that she could substitute for another girl that day. She told him she would return in about an hour" ready for work, but was told she must start at once if she wished the job.
 But you see, I can't start right away. My cars outside" was the ex- planation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Couldn't Turn Over In Bed For Seven Weeks
COULDN'T HAND OR FOOT. HADTo BE FED WITH SPOOL
 These Said Mrs. Frank Angelic.

sincere her bed with the rheumatism and nhaatory walk. 2
   Goldine Formula No three  today pain ache"
  practical relief the blood and stomach trouble and bflousness SOLD AT G ENeLER's STORE
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Fron the consuIar Renart..

Trinidad wants a small incinerator for burning soiled currency. Work men on strike recently saw cancelled money being burned and felt much aggrieyed that thought the govern meHt "had money to burn" they could not get the higher wages they wanted.
 Ireland's potatoe crop is excellent in quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
,sorah and q Doc.

It would be a good plan for Sena- tor Borah to buy dog. Some author has written: '@The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make fool of himself, too," Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
How starfish Eat.

All the starfsh fasten themselves to the matter they wish to devour, turn their stomachs inside out. and enfold their prey. It doesn't sound pretty, but it's effective, and that's all the starfish care about.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
WAYS TO GET RICH

about earning big Incomes selling
 things, but of course it wouldn't be
 very pleasant to do that. And then
 there's a man who has a wonderful
 method of making you all over into
 a capable person, so you can make the
 world do anything you want it to.
 It's something about using your will
 power. For $5 he'll send you all the
 particulars. Dear me- Ann, I believe
 I'll try one or another of these
 schemes and get rich.
 "When you think of it, isn't it stu bid for so many people to stay poor when there are such wonderful oppor- tunities as these right before them can't understand it. suppose, may he it's because there are so many ways to get rich offered that one just can't tell which to choose. That's the way I feel about it. I don't know whether to become an author Of to 1 buy one Of those knitting machines. I suppose either way I'd earn a lot of
 money.
 And when I get this money, Ann, l'I'm going to travel a lot and have all
 my clothes made a the very best l places-tailored, you know. And I'm ] going to buy a perfectly stunning bull pup. what! You Lllnk q DSltSF ue' eide how I'm going to earn it before I plan the spending Well, maybe 1 but I can't see that it matters very much, as long as there are So many l ways. If one should fail all I'd have l to do would be to try another. And l even if can't earn enough to be really rich I dare say can earn a new hat
 anyway. There's stunning one 1T Mime. Rouge's window. I've set my heart on it and I'll be sad, indeed, i l I can't have it.
 1 q don't care what you say, Ann; i I people would only read the advertise 1 ments don't believe anybody woult have to stay poor at all. They're sim ply wonderful. Only I suppose a To i of folks are sl1eptical like you ant 1 won't believe in anything good. Well 1 goodfby, I'm going to run along hon' l and decide which course to pursue
 And even if I don't earn enough fo that hat I'm going to make $5 or st for some gloves. You see if don't.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Measure of Greatness.

Great men, great events, great epochs, it has been said, grow as we teccde from them; and the rate at which they grow in the estimation of men Is in some sort measure of their greatness.-PrincipAl Shairp.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
What ncenetaphp Meana.

The word is derived from the Greek words "kenos," meaning empty" and "taphos," meaning tomb" In other words, eenotaph is g sepulchrAI monument erected in honor of 8 person whose body lies elsewhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Agreed.

We want more honest men in poii. tics," exclaimed the reformer. "That's right" agreed the practical politician. ''The more honest men we have in poli- tics the less politics will cost"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Not to Ra Exneeted.

The ex-emperor rushed into Hol- land without being invited. Will he have the galantry to go out without having to be told to do so Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Marriaus 2. Lotterx.

If a young man were as prosperous after he marries as while he is en- gagotl there would be less lottery and more millinery in n1arriage.-DaHas News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

With soviet Russia placing con- tracts. Tor printing presses to the amount of four and half million collars in this country it shows it be- lieVes is publicity.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Stories That Recall Others.
ObserVinq.

OUoIIVIIIYF
 A young woman had been given a copy of Cobb's amusing story, Speak ing of Operations" Being interested she took it to business with her and read it on the car. A woman next to her observed the title and inquired: Studying to be a nurse?"
 A Good Reason.
 A colored girl applied to the man. ager of the theatre for work as an
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06
Reformers Rather Weary,

Belgrade announces that Plume has officially invited D'Annunzio to be- stow Iris presence elsewhere. Towns do get tired of being sa7ed.-Kansas City Times
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

Don't be careless just because VOL nave skipped the flu thus far. It is a mighty good thing to keep away from permanently.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

With about 75 coal mines idle in one state because of lack of cars
 pretty; good evidence is furnished that the trouble in the past attribut- ed to car shortage was quite correct.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-06

When: we stop to consider the way m which grand lists show how the 1lttie as well as the big places about us nave grown in the past year it is time we got move on.