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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
A POLITICAL BABEL

The opening day of the attempted launching OF
political party seems to have partaken OF
modern tower of Babel Each gang speaks its own
language and there is Interpreter to make them
understand one another. Each group, intent on its
own pet ideas, has time to seek recognition of
the other fellows desires.
Socialists demand the Incorporation of MARKHAM
doctrines into the platform. Single Takers would
like to hog the proceedings by kicking out the
followers of Marx and Incorporating a single tax
plank in a platform which is yet nebulous. Non
Partisans mix with the Triple Alliance of the North
west, the Labor Party group, and it all hoVers
the beneficent shadow of the Committee of 4S, un-
der whose wing is being fostered the candidacy OF
Senator La Toilette for President.
Discord is rampant Each separate entity yels its
demands for recognition in loud tone and in the
pandemonium there is only one note which is com
mon a-condemnaton of the two big political
parties which is based either fancied or real
neglect of the interests political secs represent
ed in the motley gathering
Hate for the Democratic and Republican parties
is the only feeling which the groups have in COM
mon. Without it the frail bonds which held the
convention together the first day must have burst
before the time for recess came. And because hate
is the compelling motive, there other cOntribu-
tory ones, of course the movement is doomed to ut
ter failure before it acquire sufficient weight
and strength to make a start. Even were there
many real for the foundation of new
political organization in the United States efforts
to form such organization, if they should display
the same spleen of disappointed groups of polite
ians would fail the present attempt is sure
do The average American is Disguised
with the volume of condemnation literally show
cred on him for the past two years He doesn't care
in the least what is thought about the way the
terested in finding is how these many self
appointed critics would have done it.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Economic Change in Europe


The course OF European exchange in the last
four months is barometer of foreign conditions that
should not be overlooked by business men of the
United States. 1t marks progress in currency della
ton in those countries well trade recovery.
Sterling, francs, lire and marks far below their
international values, and far below their normal
ratio with the dollar. There still is much irregu-
larity in the market for all of those exchanges.
Yet their recovery within the period named is re-
markable, when the extreme laws reached by them
is considered. tSerling has increased SO per cent,
francs 40 per cent, lire 65 per cent. and marks
$50 per cent 1t suggests the turning of the tide
for permanent beterment of trade economic
conditions for those countries.
In the same ratio by which their exchanges in
relation to the dollar in trade, the value their
currency at home enhances and defation is fac-
tated. The premium gold in these countries,
in other words is declining the purchasing power
of their currences is increasing and ultimately if
this change continues prices of all commodities in
those countries should fall. AS the costs of living
decline there is the added incentive save. and,
naturally, extravaganza and speculation should de
crease With this the morale of the people will
improve; production will expand still further; their
governments will stable and full restora-
ton of normal conditions will follow evitaDle
result.
1t is this ultimate condition in Europe, to which
all recent signs point for which the United States
must be prepared. 1t forecasts the end of the alb
normal advantages that accrued to from the
World War, and the re-establishment that trade
competition which will be the test of whether or
not this country is TO hold part, at least of what
was thrust upon it, or surrender all and stand Just
"nere it stood before the war.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
A COwardly Dodge
{ Atlanta Constitution

ATLANTA Constitution
The treaty plank of the Republican platform
characterized compromise" in no sense that
but is is cowardly dodge
The plank agreed upon upholds the Senate
refusing to ratify the League of Nations covenant
in the exact form in which it left the peace confer
at Versailles.
Many Democrats-am them being some of the
most ardent friends of the peace treaty and league
covenHnt-take that view.
Even President Wilson himself has declared a
willingness to accept reservations the treaty so
long they. not "nullfying" reservations.
Only short time ago he expressed his hearty
endorsement of the Virginia Democratic platform.
which bespeaks ratification the treaty with reser-
tations.
The plank agreed upon at Chicago declares that
any future international peace understanding must
BE in accordance with American ideals"
Every American citizen worthy the name would
naturally be opposed to any international peace
derstanding" any other understanding" that
not lin accord with American ideals,"
The treaty the Democrats of the Senate voted
ideals"
The Republican party does not dare go before
the people straight four-square, face
issue of the League of Nations!
They afraid!
So they seek to evade the issue by framing a
declaration that nothing-so that. as the
campaign progresses they adjust their platform
to developing conditions of the public mind.
Conscience-stricken and afraid, they are trying
to prepare hole into which crawl occasion
demands.
To call this blow hot blow cold peace treaty
plank compromise" is an absurdy.
1t is an adroit, subtle and cowardly dodge
signed to deceive the American people, with whom
the Republican bosses afraid to deal honestly
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
HOW TO STOP PROFITEERING

There two ways to get at "profiteerng."
The first is through law and court action This is
round about and involved in all the tangles of li
CATION.
abuse very quickly any time they make up their
minds to do it, and really want to- 1t will take
general cooperation, however the part of the
people. There just two things that will do it
The first is to produce such abundant supply
OF all articles that the supply will exceed the de-
mand You can't have profteering when such
ditions exist. Producers and sellers goods under
such circumstances anxious to get rid of them
and will make sacrifices to move them
Any verify this statement of his
experience He knows that when abundant
supply of any crop is raised prices go down That
when the supply becomes scarce prices go up 1t
is just the same with manufactured goods.
There not be this sufficient supply COM
modities long many people spending ex-
travagantly. 1t keeps supplies low, which permit
profiteers to charge anything they want to- 1t takes
labor away from the production of necessares life
and puts it to work luXuries, with the result
that the necessities rise in price.
Legal action against profiteering is slow, com
plicated, and uncertain method of procedure But
ample production and economy will quickly smash
the II. c of l.. The American people can't wear
silk shirts and have cheap food at the same time,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Luke McLuke Says

Maybe the reason why q girl feels
cool on hot day is because she
Knows you can see clear through her.
This would be nicer world if a
girl worked as hard to make Lover
out of a husband as she does To
make Husband out of a lover.
If a girl has on the right kind OF
stockings she wouldn't give boot
+ the car steps were twice as high.
If girl hasn't got wonderful hair
you can bet it isn't because she don
axe good care of it.
Many a Princess who is proud to
wear a brass ring would feel dis
graced if she had to wear a silver
himble.
1t has just about gotten so that
I woman thinks her education isn't
complete until she has. been married
tt least once.
Considering what happened in
Eden, it is surprising that one OF
Adams greatgrandchildren didn't try
to have an Amendment enacted pro
hibiting the production, sale, giving
away or consumption of apples.
A young married woman can't
understand how it is that the later
her husband has to work at night
the less money he has on payday.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
HOW THE ARMY MAKES AMERICANS

Foreigners outstrp uneducated Americans in ac-
quring the knowledge the Army has to offer in its
Recruit Educational Centers, II. II. Railey,
writing in the American Legion Weekly. The for
egner "a rule read and write two three
languages while the American illiterate cannot even
read write his iwn. or the Center at Camp Upton
Long Island, n. Y, Mr.. Railey says
of the 1900 students. only fifty per cent. are
native born Americans and the majority of these
or were illterates. Among the balance are depre-
sentatives of fortysiX nations. from Iceland to Ar
gentina, and every religion from Mohammedians to
Holy Rollers. Men who in Europe today would be
fighting each other sleep side by side in the old bar
racks of the National Army
when the recruit arrives at the center he is
Guaranteed for fifteen days, instructed in practical
hygiene, fitted out. drilled and taught elementary
hysical exercises. As possible he takes
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

psychological test and is classified the basis of
his intelligence rating.
. "A shrewd and successful attempt has been made,
in the construction of the of study, to take
account of human nature There is, for instance,
letter home in the mans hand and composition
at the end of two weeks The man Is urged to do
his best, because of "the nobility of his work" He
learns god habits under camouflage and becomes the
teacher of those duties and ideals which it is de-
sired he shall get
To illustrate the point, instructor took me
into one of the advanced classrooms. Here men
Of fOrty-five years with boys of eighteen.
all writing letters. Instead of telling these men,
said the captain, that they should brush their teeth
sleep with their windows open, keep their uniforms
neat and clean and SO have them write let
tiers to their chums at home, describing such
part of their daily life here. Thus, they the
teachers well the pupils, and they take i'm
pride in their work
Aside from disseminating broader mastery of
English, wider familiarity with the ideals and ira
jtons of America, the Army hopes to eliminate boil
shevism and hyphenated Americanism, for each stu
dent who enters it's schools leaves with more genu-
inc and effectua feeling of devotion the land of
his new freedom And the joy he takes in it is pa
thetic but wonderful to behold
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
He Had It

Art Hirsch was standing ut the
desk of a hotel in indianapolis wait
ing for room. TIE hotel wa
crowded. a little. aroloectia hooking
man came up to the clerl; al said
Could | get a room?'
Have you a reservation asked
tho cleri
Yes ST. replied the little man
and b" mt over an opaneG ais
litGe rdstc board grip. lie fa,l' id
around in the grip fei WI and
hen proudly handed paper - III,
olorE Tic clerk opened the pa 70,
and loked at it,
1t was (. marriage certifica.r
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
BITS OF BY-PLAY
-
By Luke McLuke
Copyright by Cincinnati
Enquirer
Fifty-Fifty

ern Canada to fish and camp. His
guide led him to a beautiful spo'
where another man was camped
They became acquainted and Tho
newcomer was asked all sorts OF
questions about the outside world
and what is doing in BASEBALL
asked the Other Man. do you know
| haven't seen a ball game this sea
SOM"
Neither have l." replied the City
Man. 81 live in Philadelphia"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

.--'I wonder if you could?" unused
the Rummy as he poured a drink OF
witch hazel into a glass.
"You wonder if YOU could what p
demanded the Barkeep as he pulled
a gun out of his hip pocket.
"Why, l wonder if you could call
a pillow a knapsack?" replied the
Rummy as he headed for the door
Fair-Sales
Levi Fair and Pearl Sales were
married in Cincinnati this week.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
oh j.!

Darn these bin collectors. any
way" said Smith. "They poster the
life out of a man."
"Ill tell you a sure way to get
rid of them" confided Jones, "and
they won't come back either"
Now you're talking" said Smith
whats the method?"
why, pay them what you owe
them, replied Jones.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Protecting the Pedestrian

The pedestrian has few rights in
Japan. Here is the traffic rule print
ed in Japanned English that govern
the driver of an automobile when a
pedestrian crosses the street in Ma
gasaki:
When passenger of the foot hove
IN sight, tootle the horn trumpet
melodiously at him at first. Then
If he still obstacles your passage,
tootle him with vigor and express
by word of the mouth by warning
"Hi!"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

1t must be hard for stranger in this country to
believe that Wisconsin is actually of the United
States Toledo Blade)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

Amos Plnchot may think it something awful for
the country but he will never get to be President
of the United States Knoxville Journal and Tri-
bune)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

After all the difficulties it is encountering in
forming Cabinet perhaps the Imperial German
Republic will be resourceful enough ito manage with
out one indianapolis News)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

smith is the LATEST man | know
Of" said Brown.
Yes, agreed Jones. "He thinks
it is a poor rule that will work at,
all"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Gosh /!

1--WE hate to see anyone blackball-
ed But we'll have to let Corn Feds
in the Club vote on the application
of Rather Swift, of Algood, Tenn,
before we admit him.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Paw Knows Everything

Willie-Paw, aren't women sup
posed to have smaller feet than
men?
Paw-Yes, my son. But Nature has
been mighty careless in the last fifty
years.
Maw-Willie, you get to bed!
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
Well, Well!

Some of the girls in Johnstown,
Ohio, had to walk back when they
attended party. But Ida Rhode
back.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

The people who use their religion as a cloak
generally discover that it is a misfit
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

You never can tell. The fellow who offers TO bet
lis bottom dollar may not have to dig very far
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12
QUAKER QUIPS

philadelphia Record
1t is extremely doubtful if half a truth is bet
ter than none.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

reasonable amount of discipline is good for IL.
All Even the Aeeler has the mark
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

II isn't until he builds a house that many man
is dissatisfied with his lot
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

It's all right TO pay you 90. but those who
as the come.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE Mohli If1AIS
DOUBLE THAT IF ANY OTHER ALASKA NEWSPAPER
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-07-12

Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE
Alaska.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-16
Ring Starts School For Movie Writing:
Gives Sample OF Successful Scenario

Editor. FL PaGo Herald;
IN LAST weeks letter give my
/ readers the story OF Q friend OF
mine name Joe Cooper that wasn't
getting along so good in his regular
job and finely begin to take cores
pondeuts coarses by mail in other
lines IKE short story writeinE and
expert acct and cartoonist and etc
and after q vile he got Sc as he was
knocking out close TO % thousand
Per aunum in his spare tins.
Wen. theTs stiu another field yet
that Joe hasn't went in 10 and that IS
WritaiuE photo plays and great big
money IS promised for good ones be-
cause god knows they are a rare bird
and If they IS some Of my readers that
finds trouble makeing both ends
meet the other ard could use a couple
leo thousand q ". extra earned in
their spare time, WY here Is TIE
field 70 90 In TO-
You can pick up most any magazine
and find q dozen ads OF correspond
eurs schools that learns you how 10
write photo plays or movies as have
uicknamed them, but how are you go
ing 20 know that the people thar runs
tnem schools has ever wrote a photo
play themssn and for All as you know
you may be paying your buttons %
a bird that amt done nothing all
their life but pluck pimples of OF q
putting green
Write En- Just Opposite
So in order 70 protect my readers
from these kind Of viperg have made
il up in my mind 70 start a school Of
my own along these lines and my
qualifications ls that ] have wrote
photo plays and they both Topped
ike the White SoL, and I got paid
pretty near 10 per cent Of what was
owed me- wich is also like the White
SoE. and my system Of teaching viii
be to learn my pupils 70 write photo
plays opposite 70 ike ] wrote them.
The big money In the scream game
today lays in reel comedys as the
market is flooded with reel com
edys witch the author didn't mean for
them % be funny. Producers fs VILE
ing % pay 100000 FOR a good ! reel
comedy Try and get t. Wen. when
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-16
The Wonderful Stories Of @OZ" 32L Frank Baum

TIP awoke soon after dawn. but
the Scarecrow had already risen
and pluclzed. with his clumsy I'm
Ecrs, double handful OF ripe berries
lrom some bushes near by These tn
boy ate Ereedily, finding them an am
Die breakfast. and afterWard the lit
Tie party resumed its journey
After an hours ride they reached
The summit Of a hill from Whenc
they espied the City Of the Winlzies
and noted the tall domes OF the En-
per0r's palace rising from the clus-
ters OF more modest dwellings
The Scarscrow became greatly ami
mated az this sight ana exclaimed
How delighted I shall be 20 see ms
old friend the Tin Woodman again
] hope that he rules his people NOR
successfully than have ruled mine.
SIS the Tin Woodman the Emperol
Of the Winlzies2 asked the horse
eyes. indeed. They invited him @
rule over them soon after the wicked
witch was destroyed. and as Mel
Chopper has the best heart in all tho
world 7 an sure he has proved ar
excellent and able emperor
II thought that Emperor was thf
title Of a person who rules an en-
pire" said tip. and the Country o
Ghe wrinkles is only a kingdom"
Don't mention that 20 the TIL
Woodman." exclaimed the ScarecroW
earnestly You would hurt his feel
1ngs terribly He is proud man, a.
he has every reason TO be, and Il
pleases him to be termed Emperor
rather than King"
I'm sure IT makes no difference tc
me. replied the boy.
The SaW-Horse now amhled for
ward at a pace so fast that its rider
had hard work 20 stick upon its back
so there was little further converse
ton uutn they drew Up beside th'
palace steps
An AGED Winkie. dressed en- a uni
form OF silver cloth. came forward n
assist them 90 aliEht said the Scare
crow 20 this parsonage
show us at once 90 your master
the Emperor.
The man looked from one TO an
other o. the party IN an embarrassed
way, and finally answered:
Il fear 7 must ask you 60 walt toi
time The Emperor Is not receivinG
this morning
How IS thatg- inquired the Scare
crow. auEiouslT. 7 hope nothing has
happened 20 him"
-'Oh. no- netting serious" returned
the man But this Is his Majesty'E
day for being polished. and just now
his august presence IS thickl5
smeared with putz-Pomade-
"Oh. / see.n cried the Scarecrow
greatly reassured. -1ly friend was
ever inclined 70 be a dandy, and
Suppose he Is now more proud than
ever Of his personal appearance
sHe is. indeed" said the nan, with
q polite bow our mighty Emperor
has lately caused himself TO be nick
el-plated-'
Good gracious" the Scarecrow eI-
claimed az hearing this II his Wit
bears the same polish, how sparkling
il must bel But show Us in-l'm sure
the Emperor viii receive u.s. even in
his present state"
The Emperor's state IS always
magnificeut' said the man But
viii venture 90 tell him OF your ar
rival and win receive his commands
concerning you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-16

So the party followed the servant
@ro a splendid ante-room. and the
SaW-H0rse ambled awlzwardly after
them, having no knowledge that G
horse might be expected 10 remain
outside
The travellers were at first some
what awed by their surroundings
and even the ScarecroW seemed i'm
pressed as he examined the rich hang
iugs OF silver cloth caught up into
knots and fastene1 with tiny silver
axes Upon a handsome center table
stood large silver oil-can, richly en-
graved with scenes from the past adj
ventures OF the Tin Woodman. Dor
othy, the Cowardly Lion and tn
ScarecrOW: the lines OF the engra wing
being traced upon the silver in yellow
gold On the walls hung several
portraits, that OF the ScarecroW seem
ing to be the most prominent and
painting Of the famous Wizard Of OF
in the act Of presenting the Til
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-16
THOUSANDS OF JEWS ARE
ENGRAVING 10 AMERICA

Berlin, Germany. Oct 1s.-Rsporta
from Danzig. Hamburg and Bremen
say a great tide OF Jewish emigration
% the United states has set IN ard
that already il IS fioWinE az ths rats
OF thousands a day through Antwerp
and toward French ports u has been
necessary 70 erect barracks at Dan
zig 10 house the applicants FOR pass
ports and the correspondents there o.
the Berlin TaEeblatt says virtually
q new city has come into existence,
composed o. Jews organized and fin
anced by the Hebrew Immisrztio1
Aid society and the Iolnt Distributes
committee OF America
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-16
The Girl Who Grows Up Too Soon


A little girl who tolls all day over
notebook or ledger needs good
nights rest to keep her youth fresh
and deWT- IL Is bad enough for her
parents to know that by day she's
out "ou her own STRUGGLING in q
world that cant help showing her g
lot OF uEliness and sordidness and
meanness-and downright badness
But when night comes the parent
birds like 20 watch over the little
one C'lttle 10 them even 81 she's
five feet eight. They don't want
Co have her out in the night life Of
the city. They don't want to have
her wearing herself Out and rush
ing about IN pursuit Of Eauuy, tin
sci pleasure. with danger lurking
ready 20 pource on the youngsIer
Who-thauE lortune-d0esn't know
MA the dangers and pitfalls OF lie
like an ugly. smirchy book
Good times get 70 be an awful
bore TO folks after awhile. Think
Of an the tired, blase faces that go
about the citvs streets Think Of
eli the folks who talk about envy
ing you your enthusiasms. Ray
don't they give you an idea Of the
f0olshness OF trying 20 drain the
cup OF life az one Eulnl Don't they
bring home % you the misery that
comes from grabbing at thinEs 50
Ereedily that after a time there's
EothinE lett that seems worth the
grabbing
Truly. j don't believe girl OF 10
is a good enough judge OF men 10 be
allowed 20 tror about with those she
happens to meet at work or through
other youuEs-ers- I don't think she
has enough experience TO enable her
20 measure how near people come 20
meaning what they say. and saying
what they mean.
think it's a dangerous thing for
her 10 try 90 top off her work with
society 4 think she ought 90 be g
..Lrle Eirl after work hours, and walt
for rrowu-unness 10 come and Danish
all trace OF childhood and its beauty
and dewy sweetness