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New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Ding Cartoon
Gives Idea for
Economy Plank
Picture Portraying Elephant
and Donkey in a Race
of Platform Building
Strikes Important Chord
Cut Down Expense, Plea
Republican Party Urged to
Frame Laws That Will
Sap Political Greed

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The splendid cartoon which was
run on the editorial page of The
tribune on February 20 suggests a
plank Of paramount Importance for the
platform Of the Republican party in
the coming campaign. The artist pic
tured man. whom he. designated "Tax
PAYER" Juggling big plank, more than
ne could handle. in the direction OF
two platforms in process of construe
ton, one. Of course, being built by the
Republican elephant and the other BY
the Democratic donkey.
On the plank with which Mr.. Tax
PAYER was laboring. in his effort to
help construct Q worthwhile platform.
the cartoonist had written: "For the
love OF Mike, cut down government
spending" Both the elephant and
donkey were shown as giving attention
TO His Honor Mr.. Tax Payer. Both
builders realize they must have MIR.
Tax Payers support to win in Novcru-
Der. But which carpenter, the elephant
or tho donkey, will use the plank Mr.
lax Payer presented in the cartoon
Never have our citizens been more
governed and worse governed both
Never have they paid more for their
liberties and their money for govern
ment support. The present Administra-
'lon mas been autocratic with the peo-
pies rights and extravagant with their
money. The time has come for our
governmental expenditures to assume
normal proportions.
iet the grave temptation will bs e.
continue war boards, as thew have he.~
needlessly continued, far into times ~
peace to satisfy a horde of HING,
polltlclans whose appetites the va
ma mas ,, "etted to abnormal capacity We
shall De waging the World War in
governmental bureaus for a decade
onless drastic steps are taken to curb
onpsnuasures. Never has any imperial
Itself to the pockets Of it's neonls +ha! I.lp
ours under the present Administrators
1t would be utter folly to continn.
IN administration that has cultivatsS
sun extravagant habits of expendi.
.ule. II mas been more fortunate than
previous Democratic ATTEMPTS at oo,--
'rnment in that it has had the war ~
llde behind in its expenses. A Deno1
,ratlc promise Of economy must NOT
'e ). accepted without thought on al
me people will welcome a chance
=. ACCEPT a promise Of economy from,
ne = IT, hepubiicen party, because tint
s;ss ai.s naassd mas demonstrated its ability to
,nnort ,,He necessary ,s;thy funds for government
peace, and because that nat. m .imes mes
smonstrated it's capacity for T covsra ~ mas
ent at reasonable expense to the e'ean oan
,neo. For the love of Mike, cut down
'vernment spending" 0'' ao""
ERNEST F. WEIsE
Walden New York "H' =
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Deport All Bolshev;st.

The Republican party summons 81,
TO that pinnacle Of citizenship which
is unalloyed, 100 per cent American
absolutely unfettcred by divided al
leg1ance. We accordingly discounts
nance hyphenism" Of whatever
orand-a thing insidious, requiring
to be eradicated. Anarchy, Bolshev-
ism and Socialistic Internationalism
IN all forms are menacing evils
which must and shall be prescribed.
AS rapidly as alien propagandists Of
enese attributes are apprehended
they must be deported-and un-
worthy citizens declaring such propa-
ganda must be dealt with effectivelv.
they have no place in the body politic
OF America.-L. w. H.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
National Consumers League
Gives Advice for Platform

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The National Consumers League
is urging the platform makers of lead
ing political parties to include in their
1920 platforms the following pIanks,
lD Federal regulation Of tina food in
dustriess; CD application to the textile
compulsory correct branding and label
ing already established in relation to
food and drugs; (3) Recommendation
that the national party platforms urge
on state parties, which have not vet
adopted such platforms, pledges that
such legislatures will (a) establish by
statute minimum wage commissions:
!b) establish by statute for wage earn
of rest at night and one days rest in
seven. AGNES DE LIMA
Research Secretary, National Oon-
sumers' League.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Living Cost Plank
Opposed as Leading
10 False Promises
Increased Production Held
Only Way by Which War
May Be Waged Success.
fully Against High Prices
10 the Editor of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The cost of living affects all
OF US. We would like to see sometime
done to reduce it as quickly and COM
pietely as possible. We are inclined to
oiame extravagance, or high wages
paid labor, or the profteer. These
al! help to make the cost of living
somewhat higher, but they are not the
l1undamental cause. If they could ali
pc changed or eliminated the cost ~
llvlng still would be high.
Inc war brought with it enorn ous
economic handling of government
necessary to defeat Germany, created
noth1ng of value. The labor and ma
eeilais used were all wasted. A short
rise In prices naturally followed. I'm
III we nave made up the amount Of This
waste by increased production nrices
must stay up. '''" p'''eS
A political party cannot promise in
creased production. That can be ac-
compnshed only by the people. A wise
settlement Of the labor problem and an
e eeconomlc haldling of government
mnances a,,.h Will help. But promises to
fulfill and would not accomnTsh ~
purpose if fulfilled. '"o
A plank on the cost of living would
attract the votes of those who do not
tnlnk deeply on the subject and thus
aess serve os selfish ms political aims. The pur-
pose OF the platform contest. however.
Is not to help the Republican partv
play selfish politics, but to show it hoy Sy
1t may be Of greatest service to the
people. A cost of living plank. in spite
OF OF the keenness of the problem and
sne IN ID popularity it would have, would be
nelIher constructive nor workahle r..
Is therefore unnecessary.
., r,,; 1NI1Ao "A. SAUNDERS.
con Sn Edl'e Avenue, South Norwalk.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
To-Day's Prize Letter
ecnlsm on National Issues Still Lacks Answers to Some
Very Vital Questions

10 the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: submit this short catechism.
Q.-Who freed the slave7 The
state or tho nation?
A.-The nation, by the Thirteenth
Amendment.
Q.-who made the negro a citi-
zen! The state or the nation?
A.-The nation, by the Fourteenth
Amendment.
Q.-Who tried to guarantee tb.
negro the right to voter The state
or the nation?
A--The nation, by the Fifteenth
Amendment.
Q.--Who educated the nerroe, in
the South and trained them in c,t;-
zenship? The state or the nation7
/. The question is laid on the table
Q.-Who enacts laws regulating
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Republican Remedy Urged
For Economic Problem,

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Democratic Administration
has clearly marked the path Of victory
for the Republicans in 1920, if the lat
ter are first to adopt a platform touch
ing the social and economic life of the
people.
It must be based on education and
enlightenment, comprehensive enough
to meet all classes.
It must acknowledge the debt Of this
nation to the men who fought for lib
erty across the seas.
It must give woman an equal chance
with man in the field Of industry and
politics,
It must provide for a merchant ma
rine second to none.
1t must recognize but guard freedom
of speech. CALVIN RYAN.
Bishopville, Md.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Get to Work.
Anticipated as
Plea of Mars
Flank Writer Says America
May Well Expect Warn.
ing From Celestial Sister
in Her Time of Crisis
Vigor Needed in Peace
U. S. Urged to Continue Ex.
erting Strength That Laid
the Prussian Eagle Low
To the Editor Of The Tribun.


olr; How prone we arc to strain ou,
eyes IN looking into the distance fo1
the solution of certain ills, when in
reality it Is only a question of mental
attitude. After the tension Of four
years war. it is quite natural to expect
a period Of reaction. AS we held our
nerves taut during the war, we now are
trying to let ourselves down, but on all
sides there are persons who got ex-
cited and nearly upset the ship Of state.
Shall we relax our efforts in irving
TO solve some Of the present day prob
lens? Not at all. Let as go on with
even greater vigor, but let US do It
calmly and not with misdirected effort.
Herbert Hoover has given us a good
tip, which, if we will take heed. will
help restore our national equilibrium.
He advises us to keep the peace treaty
out of the next Presidential campaign
because it will obscure too many i'm
portant domestic matters" OF course.
the peace treaty. or the "America first"
proposition into which it has resolved
itself, is our most important immediate
national problem.
There are too many connected with
tho treaty who are vieing with each
other to see whose name will be read
most often in tho future school books.
Let's cut out the ego and dispose Of the
treaty at once.
During the war the DEVELOPMENT Of
mans ingenuity and the intensity with
which he worked were pointed out as
being marked consoling features Of the
war. How fruitful it would bo if on
November IL, 1913, some one could have
pulled magic lever and switched this
great stream Of highly developed hu-
nan nan energy into peaceful pursuits.
What achievements we would have
made IN little more than year. Yet
oy nature it was not to be. Everybody.
wanted to rest and think it over.
Let US rout the profiteer, but let US
lot form our opinions through our
'reJudices. Let us get facts and go
'fter them. In view Of this. we might
veil expect the first message from Mars
o be: Get to work. s1othful Ameri-
ans, and your ills will disappear in the
night with the dawning Of new and
righter day"
CHARLES E. ARNOLD.
602 West Twentieth Street, Whining
on, Del.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Preserve Our Happines.

On the satisfied condition Of labor
and the fair treat tment of capital and
on peaceful relations between the
two rest the prosperity and progress
OF our people. We promise most
careful consideration Of their mis-
understandings. We shall make a
painstaking study of these vital prob
lens, which affect our health, our
homes and our happiness.-E. P.
Shaw, Rutlxnd. VT.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
End the State Of War

We believe that the United States
should delay no longer in declaring
an end to the state of war still ex-
lstlng; that they should enter the
league of nations protected by such
reservations as will be compatible
with the Constitution; that while
they should endeavor always to be
on good terms with their neighbors,
they should never sacrifice their dig
nifty as a nation on the altar of
peace; that they should compel re-
spect for their citizens, as Ameri-
cans wherever they may be; in short.
that they should take their true nlace
as q, a respected leader of nations
r. II. f., Mount Vernon. N. Y
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Clean House, Stop Visiting
Meddling in Foreign Affairs Not
Consistent With Traditions

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Foreign relations are appar-
entity the topic of the day. Europe
has been and always will be in a tur-
MOL, and this nation is contemplating
affiliation with countries that exist
under social unrest.
Our ancestors shed blood to secure
freedom tor their posterity and to re-
dress European oppression.
Interference with foreign affairs IL
not consistent with our traditions and
makes the Monroe Doctrine liable to
criticism.
Devote our time and energy to house
cleaning and stop visiting.
>, Let us all sail back to America and
R. j. NICHOLS,
81 West Seventy-frst Street, New
York ~"
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Need Harmony in Industry

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. The industrial welfare Of the
nation Is recognized as the most i'm
portant problem of tho day. Prosper
ity Is impossible without the harmoni-
Gus cooperation Of labor and capital, as
an injustice to one invariably reflects
harm to the other. To bring about
mutually beneficial relationships with
out undue official meddling or restric-
tion, but keeping in mind the rights
and duties of each party, is recognized
as prime duty.
ROLAND PALMEDO,
9 Summit Street, East Orange.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Reinstate Merchant Marin.

AS foreign influence is one of tho
most baneful foes of our Republican
government, we hold that political
alliances with other nations should
be subordinated to ordinary trade
requirements; that American indus
try and commerce should be nro-
noted regardless of international in
terests that seek to dominate tho
business of the world; that our mari
time power be regained and our mer-
chant marine reinstated and riven
government assistance, especially on
al mail routes, all transport routes
and all coastwise routes depending
upon y y our continental waterways.S
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Pensions to War Veteran.

Grant pensions to all the disabled
war veterans. Grant free land to the
able-bodied ex-service men who fill
undertake to till it. Give bonus
only to such as accept these farms.
and instead Of paying the new farm
ers this bonus in a lump sum let it
be granted in installments, provided
they, can show unpaid bills for the
purchase Of farm implements, sup
plies Of seed, fertilizer and other
farm.--F.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Revise Income Tax Laws

we pledge ourselves to a revision
or the income tax laws, to the end
That production may be ENCOURAGED
rather than discouraged, and in such
manner that the entire burden
thereof, plus an added percentage Of
profit to every firm through whose
hands tho articles pass, shall not be
passed on to the ultimate consumer
Tor payment.-B. ", Arcadia. Fla
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14

immigration? The state or the na-
ton?
A.-The nation.
Q.-Who enacts laws regulating
naturalization? The state or the
nation?
A.-The nation.
Q.--Can p state refuse admission
to an immigrant whom the nation
sees fit to receive?
A.-No. ;,-r
V-Can state deny citizenship to
an alien whom the nation sees fit to
naturalize?
A.-No.
Q.-Who educates the immigrants
and trains them in citizenship? The
state or the nation?
ine question is laid on tho table.
W. E. THOMAS,
l6l South Arlington Avenue. East
Orange, N. ].
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Honesty in Politics

Since politics is defined as "the
science OF. government" those who be-
come prominent in political affairs
must be recognized as men of steriinp
honesty: The Republican party ab.
Jures the demagogue and repudiates
!he trimmer in its ranks and makes
IT'S appeal only to those who have high
ideals of right and wrong. It offers
to the country only such candidates
as are above reproach.-S. A. Lem
mers, budget and Efficiency Commits
sloner, State House, Denver. Colo.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Country Above Party

The Republican party pledges it.
self to put the good of the country
above party interests by abolishinp
party rewards-the so-called "spoils
SYSTEM" inaugurated by the Demo-
cratic President Andrew Jackson.
The Republican party considers tho
'sPolls system" the principal cause Of
political corruption.-G. H.-G. P.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Universal Training Urged
Democracy Without Class Elk.
emptions i'm Common Service

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: / am Offering suggestion for
a plank in the Republican platform on
universal training.
Democracy without any class ex-
eemptions in common service; patriot
ism In the knowledge Of duties and
in the prompt execution Of orders,
together with alertness Of mind and
personal hygiene, is the great pur-
pose Of universal military training
which we favor. The assumption Of
such service by young men Of this ma
tion as leading to war-like inclinations
IS negatived by the millions trained
for great emergency. A nation which
governs itself and teaches itself ought
to be prepared to protect itself.
MISS JEAN M'BRIDE.
eae West johnson Street, Madison,
Wis,
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
100 Per Cent Literacv

We believe that the best means
OF improving our American standard
OF civilization and humanity is edu-
cation. By an adequate appropria-
ton our school system will be great
~ extended to reach every child in
this country and high standard of
teachers will be secured by better
salaries. We should have 100 per
cent literacy and the highest possi-
D. BE standard Of humanity. - II. G.
Wathen, % Urban Street, Mount Yer
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
A Virile Americanism

we believe in uncompromising.
xiiile Amerlcanism as the need Of the
hour, Its meaning we must not seek
TO change, because it is an eternal
nope born in the hearts of earnest
orave men, and shall forever he the
soul OF the nation. It means iustice
ana equality for all.-Stuart T.. Ritz
Tottenville, N. Y. 'i'A'
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Senator'S on Treaty Bodies

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The initiative in the making
OF treaties with foreign powers should
be taken by the President, but COM
Inittee Of the Senate should participate
IN the treaty negotiations from their
beginning, and no treaty should be
presented to the Senate for ratification
which has not received the approval of
a majority of that committee.
H q E1ACE
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
National Cooperation

We pledge ourselves to initiate
and support every consistent meas
ure to foster the direct, active and
effective cooperation Of every human
oelng In all community, national and
world advances.-Reid Davies.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Science in the Treasury

In place Of the incompetency and
extravagance of the present Admins
tration, the Republican party would
substitute scientific management of
the national treasury.-W. s. C..
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Some Suggested Planks
among 1ne mass of suggestions for plo7s in the Peh
platform are the foloqviuq:

sympathy by joining the league, but
with reservations. which could make
any action under it entirely volun-
Larry on the part Of this nation.-E. S.
B. sr., Brooklyn. '' N''' 49, NJ
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
League With Re.ervation.

The Republican party views with
sympathetic interest the efforts to
form an International organization
20 promote peace among the nations
lately at war. It favors showing
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14

Survey of 1888 Planks

7he t0u0'0sng Is record by Of tho cns suo.d ~
the seoem scceks Of The Tbanes Rspublionn plctf "
arranged cccordng to cast for each isaua ~ ''
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14

| 09 BUSINESS and Control Of Other Pbo Utit;es A..
'oer Government Control of INDUSTRY zvh totc, -
0o Ed~caom heretofore grouped acith Social Ieo;a
"'s IS mace separate votes Bo1sh.us .
scoy part OF Amercanisaon mana blanks den1 am
w os soect 1t IS deemed advisable separata
New-York tribune., 1920-03-14

l. Foreign Relations. ..... 849
2. Americanization ...... 837
3. Labor and Capital. 49,. 818
4. Army and Navy Pro-
grams .............. 224
5. Constitutional Rights. 216
.. Bolshevism ........... 202
z. Cost of Living. ........ ITS
8. Education ..........x 181
.. Social Legislation. ..... 120
10. Free Speech. ...... 116
IL. Mexican Question. 40
II. Conservation Of Nation
al Resources. 1O5
13. The Woman Voter. 100
ID. Immigration . qe
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-10
Sight.Saying

There has been no more important
advance in education than the eye
saving work now regular part Of
many school systems. Too often in
the past the child with defective eye
sight has slipped into total blindness
or been written down a dullard or i'm
beetle because nobody knew that he
had defective eyes or thought Of such
thing as providing tools suited to
his deficiencies.
In these days the eyesight Of chill
dren is tested carefully, seating and
lighting arrangements are intelligent
ly handled, books and all sorts of edu-
cational appliances are provided which
shall require minimum of eyesight.
From college to country school in
the last few years there has been a
great awakening to the close relation
between physical and mental strength,
and the impossibility of developing
the one without simultaneous regard
for the other. But the field has only
been tapped as yet. There is still
vast amount Of work to be done, work
in which the school authorities need
the understanding and the support
of the publican editorial in the
Rochester Times Union.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-10
Prof. Cotton Addressed Towner
Graduates

Prof. J. H. Cotton delivered the
Commencement address at the gradua-
ton exercises Of the Towner High
School Friday evening. H. P. Ide
is superintendent of the Towner
schools which are said to be in excel
lent condition. All class of ten grad
uated.
Prior to the graduation exercises,
forty of the citizens of Towner at
tended a dinner party at Hotel PEN
droy in honor of Prof. and Mrs. Col
ton.
/Supt. Ide is conducting an Oppor-
tunity Summer school at Towner for
elementary classes and in pedagogy
mad psychology.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-10
DOUGLAS ITEMS
June 9th

r
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Hoff autoed to
Minot Sunday evening, accompanied
by Rev. and Mrs. Anderson. The lat
ter left that evening for a visit in
Minneapolis and Chicago, and expect
to be absent for about month. Mr..
and Mrs. Hoff returned to Douglas
Monday evening.
Tuesday.
Miss Margaret johnson spent Sum
day with the home people.
Miss Lerum from Buxton, N. OAK,
spent a few days last week with the
L. H. Odegard family.
The circuit meetings held at the
Lutheran church last week were .
marked success. Each sermon was
greatly enjoyed and the music was
also greatly appreciated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-10
PARSHALL IS REPRESENTED BY
SIXTY.ONE BUSINESS HOUSES

The writer visited the very live lit
tie city Of Parshall recently and was
surprised at the number Of businesses
represented and at the splendid city
that has been built on the prairie
during the past four years.
Parshall is located 65 miles south
west of Minot on the Berthold reser-
walton, and where now thriving city
with many of the modern conveniences
exists, four years ago was virgin pra-
irie. Parshall is represented by 81
distinct businesses, including three
banks, drug store, four grocery
stores, two meat markets, two gar
ages, two blacksmith shops, an cleo
trio light plant, two livery barns,
three hardware stores, four dry goods
stores, two restaurants, two baker,
les, one confectionery, one tailor
shop, one jewelry store, three lumber
yards, five farm implement houses,
two barber shops, two pool halls, two
truck and dray lines, two oil stations,
five grain elevators, two cream sta
tons, one vulcanizing plant, one news
paper and job plant, one harness
shop.
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| There are four churches, com
mercial club Of eighty members anG
an American Legion Post. There are
no fraternal societies in ParshaH yet
One garage did $4,000 worth Of
business last year. Three lumbe,
firms did total business of 100000
last year. The banks did q total bust
ness Of 100000 last year. The larg-
est store does an annual business Of
$l5O,0OO. Last year $4,000 bushels
of wheat, 10000 bushels Of fax and
100000 bushels of fax were marketed
in Parshall last year. One of the
oil stations handled $4,000 gallons
of oil of various kinds last year and
the other station handled 255,O0O gal
Ions. Forty farm tractors were sold
at Parshall last year and 26 new
tractors have been sold there this
season so far. Over 200 tractors are
being operated by farmers in the vi
cinity Of Parshall. Parshall has good
cement walks, fine school and cleo
trio lights. The water supply is ex-
cellent.
DR.. Carter is secretary of the Com
mercial club. B. E. Crippen, we'll