Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03
UNCLE DUDLEY'S COLUMN
NEED OF THE HOUR

NEED OF THE HOUR
If You are inclined to be pessimis-
tic as to the future, forget it. The coun-
try is in need of something better than
pessimism at this time-and this COM
munity, is a part of this country.
This is a period Of readjustment and
reconstruction and no country can sur-
v1vc such time without serious dis
agreements, dissention and confusion.
= We are undergoing our share of it
before we can hope to become our nor
NAL selves again.
We of this town are but an atom as
compared to theywhole country, but the
welfare of the nation is as sacred to Us
as it is to the residents of the greatest
metropolis in the land.
We should each strive to do our ut
most toward stableizing conditions and
restoring commerce to {. level where it
can kr maintained with Justice lid
safety.
Produce economize-save.
Those are the three paramount re-
quirements of the day. They represent
the only manner in which it is possible
to continue prosperity without first
undergoing disastrous period Of inan-
cial and commercial depression.
It is apparent that with few ex-
captions, the country as whole under
stands and appreciates the situation
fairly well, and is disposed to take such
action as necessity requires.
Let it be said that we of this COM
munity are among those who arc pa
triotieally endeavoring to bring order
out of confusion-that we have clca~
perception of the duty of the hour and
determination to perform that duty.
It is not necessary that we become
niggardly in our expenditures, or that
we deprive ourselves of any of the ne
cessities or reasonable Injuries of life.
The situation dos not call for such an
extreme.
But produce-econolnize-
That means not only the return to
sane commercial standard in the i'm
mediate future, but far greater and
better country in the years to come.
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The Turks are said to be buying
about ten thousand tons of American
coal each month. Did they get any of
yours
No, we don't hear of any farmers
Offering to take on winter help in ex-
change for their keep. It might be
cheaper to pay wages:
It's fact, though, that some men
never fail in an undertaking. They
never begin.
The science of love making has de-
generated into an absurdity, if we may
Judge from scene that was observed
recently, when they forgot to- draw the
curtains. But don It embarass US with
Questions.
In the next world, perhaps, we will be
able to shake hands with that old and
valued friends we lament SO much-a
nickle loaf of bread.
Cheer up, young man. It is easy to
marry now and a darned sight easier
to unmarry.
Love continues to come unbidden, but
it often takes lot of scheming to get
the engagement ring.
Everybody is talking about the nccs.
sity for readjustmcnt, and wondering
when the other fellow is going to begin.
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When your ncighbor cracks bnn,
joke, you should at least smile swcctly.
He may even laugh at yours.
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Europeans contemplating a residence
in this country should become thorough
ly " soa'cl' before arrival. These be
inhospitablc shores for the thirsty.
Wise men say sweet things to their
wives. It has it's reward at meal times.
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There is, however, certain advan-
tage in being a fool. They are invar-
inbly happy.
Never bet on a sure thing: It hurts
like the devil to see the other; fellow
twalking away with your money.
Toll is toll onl to the man who con
sidcrs it such.
The most popular writer of all is the
one who signs his name to perfectly
good checks.
hcS2r0leSS OF our well KNOWN anu
ence, we will be perfectly satisfied if
our Christmas turkey is rafting good
chicken. Thank you in advance.
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If making money is an American
mania, our crop Of profteers must be
raving maniacs.
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Don't crate upon your good qualities
to your children. Modesty forbids that
they attempt to Guido dad.
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Every mother knows the good quail
ties of her children. Her rneighbofs
know the rest.
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And another week we give YOU some
thing for almost nothing. r.,
sQUARNG THE DEAL =.
Most people are at heart advocates of
the square deal. It is a natural trait of
the American people, and the residents
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