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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
JOHN WANAMAKER.
THE BIG RACE.
February 26, 1920.

There are so many candidates after
the office of President they can scarce
ly be counted. Each party has full
quota. Who will be the lucky two is
almost impossible to forecast at this
time, though among the Republicans
General Wood appears to be command
ing support of the highest character.
Among Democratic material there is
no first man, though there would be in
minute if a certain gentleman would
only drop a hint that he is in the race.
He couldn't be beaten for the nominal
ton. What he would do in the final
showdown at the polls is another mat
ter. The Republicans are put to it
picking the right man, so that the op-
posing nominee will have to beat
good one.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
THE PROPAGANDA AGE.

At no stage of the worlds history
was there ever so much propaganda
of various kinds put out as at present.
The origin of the word propaganda is
interesting at this time According to
the Standard Dictionary the word
means cd a congregation or society
(Roman Catholic church, of cardinals
having the care and oversight of for
eign missions, instituted at Rome
A. ID. 1922: applied also to the Col
lege OF Propaganda, at Rome, for the
education of missionary priests: (2)
hence, any institution or systematic
scheme for propagating Il doctrine or
sytem. Example: His offense was
carrying on revolutionary propagan-
da among the factory operatives"
Anyone can understand the meaning
of propaganda, of course, without this
definition. That the idea of propagan-
da has spread all over the world in an
amazing manner is unfortunately true
And yet the work has accomplished
wonders in many directions. During
the war the only way to keep the Ger
mans informed of the facts connected
with Americas purpose in the great
contest was by propaganda of various
kinds The Presidents position and
speeches We're sent over the lines in
airplanes and let loose to fall on Ger
man territory with the hope that the
masses would pick up the falling pa
pers and read and understand. There
We're riotouS ways of getting out prop
uganda during the war, and today the
end is not yet. The daily mail brings
to The PaliSadian hundreds of appeals
TO help out this or that cause until the
paper alone in weight must measure Il
ton. perhaps, in year The work is
not limited 10 organizations. but the
government itself sends out so much
of the stuff that one wonders why
some one does not stop the waste.
Propaganda was carried on to eN-
treme lengths before America got into
the war, and the processes of circulat-
ing German propaganda in the United
States We're legion. Ministers from the
pulpit would utter the most question
able sentiment, indirectly pleading
Germany's cause, but always so adroit-
ly uttered that il would permit of
double meaning. If confronted with
charge of aiding the enemy the cry
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28

would be raised, THAT was not my
meaning" etc.
Someone has said that no form of
propaganda has ever succeeded. We
doubt the statement, for much of it is
worthy, and many good causes have
operated successfully under its force.
What the cost is compared with actual
results would be difficult to say.
There are some very Objectionable
have been apparent to many. Some
detestable things have been sent out
under pretense-things that sounded
true but that were filled with most
deSpicable intent.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
NATION AT A CRISIS.

Frank l. Cobb, editor of the New
York World, in a recent address, says
that public opinion is in state of
chaotic disorder because the American
people have no passion for profound
study of public questions until these
questions reach the stage of crisis"
Very true. But who is more largely
responsible for public opinion than the
newspapers? The great trouble is that
Il large percentage of the real opinion
makers among the press is all the time
catering to the professional politician
from whom he generally draws his
pap, and he has to dance to his music.
If newspapers would dare to speak
against real political evils the country
would be infinitely better off today
But the whole thought is for party ad-
vantage, not legitimate government
advancement in true ideals and con-
structive work for the masses.
Mr. Cobb has done his part in edu-
eating public sentiment for honest
government most nobly, and there are
few of his kind eXtant Catering to
interests is not leaning TO true princi-
pies. Group rule is class rule, and all
of ii is based on the selfish triumph of
the almighty dollar for personal gain
at the expense of the public till. And
this sort of thing exists from village
To the national capital
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
"HAPPY DAYS" 800 TIMES.

Happy Days." Charles Dillingham's
joyous pageant at the New York Hip
podrome, during this past week cele-
hrated its three hundredth presenta-
ton. The Hippodrome recently achiev-
ed the notable event of its three thou
sandth presentation under Mr. Dilling-
ham. His first spectacle at the big
playhouse, Hip, Hip, Hooray," in the
season of 19l5-1916, went through 1876
performances, as did The Big Show
its successor. Cheer Up in 1917
1918, was seen $50 times, while Every
thing" which preceded Happy Days.
was presented 461 times. record not
only for New York, but for the entire
world of indoor amusement enterprise
of a theatrical nature
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
Wornan's Club of
Com. Travellers
Hold Fine Meeting

A most delightful occasion was the
covered dish" luncheon of the Wo-
mans Club of the United Commercial
Travellers of the Palisades, which took
place in the hOspitable home of Mrs.
w. J. Macdonald on Hudson terrace,
Grantwood.
The luncheon, the contributions of
the various members, was delicious
and varied, with several kinds of sal
ads, macaroni, jelly brown bread, cof-
fee, pickles and cakes of an unusually
dainty kind.
The proceeds, which are to aid the
treasury of the club, were 81.
Mrs. w. S. B. Dana, the president,
presided at the business meeting which
followed the luncheon, and reports
were given by the delegates to the con-
ventions for the past month. Miss
Wright gave an excellent account of
the Suffrage convention which she at
tended at Newark, and Mrs. Feickert
announced that class in learning to
vote and in citizenship was to be open
ed at Rutgers College, where, for two
weeks, members will take the course,
and club member attending it can re-
turn and give her club the benefit of
her teaching. The women were ad-
vised not to go to politicians for adj
vice
Msr. Dana reported the Sixth district
conference at Passaic. Mrs. Hoke gave
an excellent talk ON the topics of the
day, touching on suffrage matters and
also on the miners strike, and of the
latter she said that the mems strike for
thirty hours week is misunderstood,
for what they are asking is the Oppor-
tunity of working at least thirty hours
week, whereas, as conditions are,
they frequently stand around and are
able to obtain work only for about ten
hours a week.
Immediately after the luncheon and
before the seriou business of the day
is begun the members and guests, while
at the table, tell stories and sing, and
this was one of the enjoyable features
of the afternoon.
Those present were Mrs. w. S. B.
Dana, Mrs. S. N. Sears, Mrs. c. b.
Hearn, and in addition to the members
of the club were the following as WISH
tors: Miss Edith Foringer, Mrs. w. S.
FOringer, Mrs. j. C. Vosburgh and Mr..
w. S. B. Dana, also Mrs. Strickland,
the guest of Mrs. Hearn Mrs. A. Ben
nett, the guest of Mrs. S. N. Sears ;
Mrs. George Drew, the guest of Mrs.
Macdonald.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
SOBER THOUGHT ON SUFFRAGE

Mrs. John J. Phelps, formerly of
Palisade, had fine article in last
weeks Hackensack Republican on
woman's suffrage, which she handled
in an able manner. She undertook to
make reply to structures on equal suf-
frage because the Socialists are in
favor of it. She takes the stand that
because this Objectionable element of
our population favors equal suffrage,
the cause is weakened in a strong
sense because the Socialists are for
free love. greater license in morals,
and other Objectionable leanings. Mrs.
Phelps quotes the late DR.. Anna How
ard Shaw, who said: Il would like to
make motherhood a governmental in
stitution. l would pension all mothers,
and have them provided for first to
last by the state. l believe that moth
erhood should be independent of any
man." Pretty raw stuff, pretty raw.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
Mr.. COLBY AS SECRETARY.

The appointment of Mr.. Colby as
secretary of state to succeed Mr.. Ian
sing was one of those political sur
priSeS that have characterized Presi-
dent Wilson'S entire career in the
White House
And vet ii should not shock anyone.
Mr. Colby is n man who uses his head
in pincheS and knows how at that AS
politician he has always stood in the
front rank of workers, and being man
of forward going tendencies he no
doubt will put in a year with the Presi-
dent TO very substantial advantage
both TO himself and the country His
sympathetic attitude 10 WilSonian poll
cies will afford him an opportunity to
defer TO the man higher up, and thus
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
Hudson Heights
Players Play Play
Playing Prettily

A fine audience of several hundred
people filled the spacious hall of the
handsome stone church of Hudson
Heights on Tuesday night.
the young people of this church,
the United Presbyterian, have formed
themselves into dramatic club call
ed the Winona Club and have been re-
hearsing two plays for some time. The
first one. "SiX Cups of Chocolate" was
coached by Mrs. Maschman of Park
avenue, and the playlet was excellent
ly presented. The young ladies, who
found in time the perfidy of the one
young man who was making love
revenge. made pretty scene over the
chocolate cups, and the parts were
taken as follows: Mrs. E. Pills as
Adeline Won Linden, Miss. r. Wilson
as Marion Lee, Miss NJ. Williamson
as Dorothy Green, Miss A. Engle as
triX Van Cortlandt, and Miss E. Movie
as Jeanette Drauand.
In the second playlet, which was
coached by Mr.. E. Pills, one of the new
members of the church, were several
of the men of the congregation and
this was particularly comic farce en-
titled Thirty Minutes for Refresh
mentS."
The darby valet, Mr.. E. Forsythe,
managed to mix things up in deliver
ing letters written on a crowded train,
one sent by young husband of one
days standing (Mr. F. Forsyth to his
bride Miss Tessie Invernezzie).
Each appointed meeting in Room
D, where, alas, Mr.. John Downley
{Mr. Wilson,, was trying to eat a
quiet dinner, having ordered the
room by telegram and being waited on
efficiently by Polly Miss A. Clarke).
The series of disturbing and humor-
Gus incidents terminated happily and
all acquitted themselves with great
credit
The musical program was one of
the attractions, also, of the good pro-
gram.
Several selections were played by
the DePiercer SaXaphone SeXtette, a
novel musical attraction which gave
much pleasure. Miss Dorothy Donald
son played two violin selections ac-
companied by Miss Helen Donaldson,
which We're enthusiastically received,
and Mr. Lewis Nienamber, Jr., render
ed two cornet solos, accompanied by
Miss Dorothy Spiker at the piano,
which were also much appreciated.
In fact, all the musical selections were
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1920.
PRESIDENT CONSISTENT ON
ADRlATIC ISSUE.

There are SO many criticisms OF
President Wilson since the deadlock
on the treaty of peace got started that
there is scarcely anything he does that
does not fall under the knockers ham,
mer. On the Adriatic settlement, how
ever, while he has been jolted on this
as well as on many other things since
he began to improve in health, there
appears to be an inclination to let him
alone.
But there is no inconsistency in his
Adriatic attitude. The facts i'll the
case are that the Supreme Council of
the League of Nations, without bring
ing the United States in as Il party to
it, issued an ultimatum to the Jugo-
Slavs, giving them the option of ac-
cepting the councils plan or submit
ting to the provisions in the AdriatIc
clause of the treaty of London. This
secret treaty was negotiated before the
United States went to war and is di-
rectly opposed to President Wilson'S
famous pronouncement in favor OF
"open covenants openly arrived at
1t favors Italy and ignores the doc
trine of differentiation for smaller
nations.
The Supreme Council in its agree
ment made the settlement concession
to Italy as against JugO-Slavia. All
this is contrary to President Wilson S
plan of making Fiume a free state
under the League of Nations, which
would protect the interests of the Jugo-
Slavs, the belief being that they would
not fare so well with Fiume under ltal-
ian dominance.
The claim by President Wilson is
that the United States, having been a
co-belligerent, is entitled to have Il
hand in any agreement reached. II
the thing went through the other way
it would lay this country open to the
charge of having broken faith with
Jugo-Slavia, a thing we do not want
and have not done. To leave it open
would unquestionably make that sec
ton storm center for the future, and
therefore what President Wilson is aft
err is to make test case out of it sc
that trouble may be avoided in future
for this country is destined to play al
important part in the League of Ma
tionS-at least some day.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
THE PRESIDENT IN THE SADDLE.

Whatever may be the nature of the
Presidents illness, he is so far re-
covered that his imprint upon national
affairs is at the moment very much in
evidence. If he has lost any of his
powers it is not evidenced in any of
the matters to which he has more re-
Gently laid his hands. There is no
gainSaying the fact that in the long
strain of waiting for the passing of
the treaty, Mr.. Wilson has lost GER
tain form of prestige. Utterly unable
to give personal attention to public
matters his leadership has been sadly
missed. Even during the worst of his
ed the sanctity of the sickchahmber
to villify him. But the moment he
begins to show signs of life, these
sickly critics HE themselves away
and bark like so many fierce dogs
among themselves in the far dis
lance. His party adversaries have
lined up against Mr.. Wilson in the
most vindictive fashion of which there
is record. But it is more than likely
that he will yet have his innings, for
he has most felicitous way of con-
founding his enemies, and when he
does it is generally a good job. If he
does not spring some smart politics
on the country it will not be because
it is not in him, but because he will
change his name from Woodrow Will
son to Bill Brown or something else.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
NATURALiSTS INFORM
US THAT THE ERMINE

is little creature with marvelously
white fur and that when the hunters
are in pursuit of it they spread with
mire all its haunts, to which they then
drive it, knowing that it will submit to
be taken rather than defile itself.
George Washington kept himself
white and clean from boyhood by truth
in speech, choosing to be governed by
his mothers wisdom and advice, and
all the world on Monday took note of
the birthday of the greatest of the
men of America.
When nation forgets and ignores
it's Washingtons, Franklins, LincOlns,
Roosevelts, instead of maturing it will
be decaying.
There is a great deal i'm name after
all.
(Signed)
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Eahpnary oG 1000
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
THE PALISADE LEGION.

The reception of the first publica-
ton in last weeks Palisidian about
the proposed new clubhouse by the
Palisade Legion or Honor, Julius
Zannette Post, was unusual. AS one
of the leading citizens said, "There
is something / shall gladly support
both morally and financially. 1t ought
to go through without hitch. We
need that very thing here more than
anything else"
And at this time, more especially.
The great war brought out in Palisade
as much feeling, perhaps, as any other
community of like size and character
that can be named. The boys who
went into service either as volunteers
or through the selective draft, both
honorable channels of entrance, de-
serve every praise that can be be-
slowed. And now that the majority
of these brave chaps have come back
to us unframed and entered again in
to the various callings that have APP
pealed to them, they have organized
for the purpose of instituting higher
form of citizenship, and also for the
purpose of preserving those memories
that will forever be dear to the soldier
and sailor heart.
As for financing the new enterprise,
we feel sure that the people of Pail
SADIE will be only too glad to take
right hold of it and make it go
from the start The cause is too
sacred, too sincere and too valuable to
be allowed to lag for lack of sup
port. There can be no such thing
as failure, and so everybody bids the
cess.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
A DECENT CODE OF MORALITY.

Bergen county voters put up Il large
majority against woman suffrage. Ber-
gen county's senator and assemblymen
ignore that majority by supporting suf-
frage in the legislature. Every citizen
has right to his or her opinion, but
representatives of the people are sup
posed to represent the majority on any
public subject.
In this connection we direct atten-
ton to Il communication from Mrs.
John J. Phelps on the immoral aspect
of woman suffrage in it's relationship
to Socialism. 1t is worth the attention
of all people who believe in decent
code of neutrality-suspicious. Repub-
lican.
Right you are, brother.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28

a most pleasing addition to the eve
ming.
Another humorous touch to the in
teresting program was the mOnOlogue
by NJ e. Christianson, who, as darky
with numerous witty illusions, was
very amusing.
Miss Vera Kruger, who was to have
sung, was detained by the illness of
her mother.
The proceeds of the entertainment
are for the church which in entering
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
Bridge Club.

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
of Cliffside held its meeting at the
home of Mrs. II. H. Mutt, with good
attendance.
The usual pleasant time was enjoyed,
and those present were Mrs. r. H.
Mutt, Miss Rachel Mutt, Mrs. Marshall
Montgomery, Mrs George Venables,
Mrs. Ed. LeCato, Mrs p. E. Brundage,
Mrs. George Dickinson and Mrs. War
rem Eyrich.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28
EerncIiffe PLAYERS.

The Ferncliffe Players of Epiphany
Church, Grantwood, held a special
meeting last Wednesday evening in the
church hall.
The meeting was largely attended
and many matters of Importance were
discussed. The cast was picked for a
comedy to be played after Lent.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28

he doubtless foresees smooth sailing.
1t should be case of "us" all the time,
and trying anything else would be beg
ging the question.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-02-28

on new lease of life under the pas
torate of Reverend Mr.. Britain or
Newark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-19

week two more city officials handed
In their designations, assignig the
same reason. NJ n. Gardner. the
street commissioner for the last fif-
teen years, has requested the council
to accept his resignation Immediately,
Walter Savage. superintendent OF
water, handed In his resignation to
take effect May 1.
M'0rsqor--Mnin street. McGregor,
will be n white way FOR the mile OF It's
length OF brick paving from blum 10
Mississippi river hank, That is what
the citizens OF McGregor determined
at mass meeting called by the Citi-
zens' association, The electric light
poles which at present line the street
will he relegatcd TO n side street and
fourteen foot steel posts with ESQ can
die power lights on them will be
placed Mt short intervals on both sides
OF the paving.
eurfin0ton--In his first public
statement, concerning the policies OF
the Burlington health department,
DR.. q. II. Steinle, newly appointed
city physician and health officer said
that he was planning to open n cam
paign against dairies retailing milk
| In the city. TO force pasteurization OF
all milk and inspection Of herds TO
prevent sale OF milk from cattle AZ
iictcd with tuberculosis or other
communicable diseases. A cleaner
city" and complete cooperation with
the board OF health and the public
generally are among the points that
will dictate the policies Of his de-
partment. DR.. Stcinle states.
Fort Madison-After serving the
county for twenty years as Justice Of
the peace, J. N. Hayes, veteran Of
the civil war and one Of the oldest
settlers In the county, has handed In
his resignation. Hayes gave rs his
reason FOR his act, advanced age. The
Judge" owns n large farm directly
north OF the limits of Fort Madison
and he expects to spend the balance
of his days spending the income from
his acres OF land which have been
leased. In his long term as Justice e
the peace. Hayes is said to have unit
ed more young couples in the bonds
of matrimony than any other justice
In the state. When asked the num-
Der he had married, the Judge" said
that he quit counting at 500. That
was twelve years ago.
knoxville-Russell Kerr, OF this
city, recently received visit from
Jesse Brown. a former farmer hand
who worked for Kerr years ago. Mr..
Brown now lives near Stratton, Colo.
where he has been for severa! years.
The story of how Mr.. Brown sue
Ceeded reads more like a tale of fic-
ton than story in real life He
was employed as common farm
hand on the Kerr place for ten years
and twelve years ago he left Knox
vile, going to Colorado. After look
ing at different locations in that state
he finally settled near Stratton,
where he began buying land, which
in those days was very cheap. He
kept accommodating land, until now
the home place totals 5000 acres. and
besides this he owns other numerous
properties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-19

and Mrs. Tom Hild. on the John
Ames farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. II. Brown returned
the first OF the week from Quimby.
Iowa. where they were called by the
death OF Mrs. Browns mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Bslfour have
heard no word from their son Max.
for two months. when they last
heard he was III Of brain fever In a
hospital In Paris. and had been there
since Nov. 15.
Last year Tama county paid $20s
for wolf bounties. sass for gopher
scalps. a total OF nearly 5000
Russell Smith. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. j. Smith. who has been III for n
couple OF weeks. now has pneumonia
A nurse Is caring for him.
Mrs. Fannie witwer has been
elected seventh and eighth grade
teacher In the new consolidated
school In Geneva.
Or. Curtis II. Brown has Just In
stalled new x-ray machine OF the
latest type, especially adapted for
dental use. altho also equipped for
general N-ray work.
Ed Sheldon, for many years a Traer
marshal. was here last week meeting
old friends. lie has spent the winter
with his sons. VIII. at E:lkton. 8. D.,
and Dan. at v1nton. Mrs. Sheldon is
at Aurora, ILL.,. and Isabel is at De
Kalh with her brother Roy, who
works for the Northwestern railroad
The 11th aai 18th grades If the
Traer high school gave banquet
Friday night In honor OF Yves"
Townsspd, who has brought honors to
the Traer high schpol by his win
ming Of the highest award in the state
declamatory contest at Des Moines
Mr.. Townsend's victory at Des Moines
Is all the more noteworthy this year
because OF the number and quality
'of the contestants engaged There
never have been so manw local de-
olamatory contests In Iowa as this
year.
Len Axiom is tearing down his old
house to make room for new one
on his farm southeast of Traer.
Prof. j. w. Wilson was here from
Brookings. S. D.. last week visiting
his distinguished father. "Tama Jim"
Wilson, and incidentally looking after
land interests.