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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-12

Miss Ella Hail has returned from q
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-12

r~d Manson of wiIkesharre, Pa,
r<,+tnr Gardiner relatives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
LUxURIEs OR NEcESsITlES7

WIHEN nation can spend nearly twenty
w three billions in single year on luxu-
ries IL must be admitted that II Is long
way from poverty. This is the sum which
the people Of the United States spent In the
last fiscal year, according to estimates made
by the Bureau Of Internal Revenue, which
has been collecting taxes on luxuries.
The ladies', God bless EN-! spent three
quarters Of a billion on perfumes and cos
metics. But we would not have them spend
dollar less. They know that one of their
functions is to adorn whatever place they
occupy, and they devote themselves con-
scientiously to performing this pleasurabe
duty. They make themselves easy to look
at; so easy, in fact. that many of us find
it impossible not to look at them whenever
they come within our range Of vision, and
some of us have been known to go out of
our way in order to get glimpse OF per-
feet specimen.
In addition to the sums spent for perfumes
and cosmetics, billion dollars was spent on
candy. The women bought part of this
themselves but much larger part was
bought by the men and given to the ladies
as tribute to their invarabc charm.
The men, however. have not denied lux
uries to themselves. The government figures
indicate that they spent more than two bill
lion dollars for tobacco and similar sum
for automobiles. 1t is an open question
whether automobiles are luxuries or necessi-
ties. but every owner of one who does not
find it absolutely necessary in his business
will admit that an automobile is n most de-
lightful luxury except when he has to buy
gasoline or tires or pay repair bills. Then
the accent is on the luxury part of it instead
of on the delight
Whether the women or the men ate the
greater part of the $3.50 100000 worth of
ice cream consumed during the year is not
known. but the walters in restaurants fire.
quented by men will be inclined to the belief
that the men ate their full share of it, as
we'll as of the $3.50. 200. 900 worth Of cake
and confections eaten in twelve months.
And the walters also would be willing to
wager that the men consumed more than
half of the five billion dollars worth Of
luxurious food which the government report
shows was sold in the same period And
the men also drank their full share of the
$3.50 900 900 worth of soft drinks and used
their proper proportion of the $500 900 900
worth Of toilet soaps.
II clothing were used merely for warmth
and food merely to satisfy hunger, we could
save the billions we spend for luxuries but
who wants to live like a IIottcntot? The
progress of civilization is marked By the in
crease of the wants of the civilized. The
luxurics Of one generation become the neces-
sites Of the next until the fig leaf of Adam
has developed into elaborate garments fash
ioned from the wool Of the sheep and the
web Of the silk worm adorned with diamonds
and other precious stones, and the whole
world has been under tribute to provide an
adequate substitute for the original garment
of Eve and to make ready delectable foods
for ALL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
A BREATH-TAKING UPHEAvAL

THE threat of strike by the doctors,
l. lawyers, actors, architects, school teach
ers, musicians, Office clerks, editors univer-
sity professors, electrical and mechanical en-
gineers. inventors and philosophers Of
France prompts revision of certain ac-
ccpted conventions.
Workers in what are called necessities
have been for some time demonstrating their
power The Union of Intellcctuals, for
whom Henri de Weindcl, the general secre-
tary, appeared as spokesman before the
French Academy of Political and Social
Sciences, presents another aspect of the
constitution of modern society.
The ultimatum of the brain has been de-
livered. 1t includes in France very specific
claims regarding wages, political recogni-
ton, contracts and living conditions. NJ.
de Weindel, representing 100.0 members
of the new federation, proposes to institute
"a state of peace for the game of shuttle
cock" played between proprietors and pro-
letariat.
His belligerency, on many counts justified,
inspires the ardent. If selfish, wish that
brains will receive something commensurate
with the reward of brawn. The mere i'm
aginative picture of the suspension of intel
lectual production is staggering, but perhaps
not altogether unhelpful.
It was typical of France to present the
case so vividly. A more thoughtful readjust-
ment Of human values may conceivably be
the consequence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
THE SESoUIcENTENNIAL

IN ANNOUNCING that it is the intention
l. of the administration to proceed at once
with steps toward the celebration in Phila
delphia of the l5Oth anniversary Of Ameri
can independence, Mayor Moore wisely
recognizes the swift pace Of time.
Within less than six years the scsoui.
centennial Fourth Of July will be at hand
II is now by no means too early to consider
what form Of celebration will be most nm
propriate to the event and to prepare for
the worthest and most effective observance
That anything so onerous as an interpa
tional exposition will be attempted on n
huge scale is unlikely. The great fair agc
Is In the past, and was best and most spon
taneously represented by the Centennial
There are many avenues of approach to
the new question under new conditions. Mr..
Moore has discussed the subject with Alba
johnson. The Chamber Of Commerce and
numerous other civic bodies, including the
franklin institute have for some time been
surveying the field A bill recognizing the
need for organization has been introduced
In the Council at the Mayors suggestion.
The time for laying the foundations OF the
project is here. Five years speedily roll by.
II is the duty of the birthplace of American
liberty to be prepared. The Columbian
fair in Chicago, it may be recalled, was a
wear late.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
A STRIKE THAT MATTERS

TT THE strike of British coal miners is
continued even for a short period It's
effects will be felt almost everywhere in the
world. And the first reactions may be per-
ceptible almost Immediately in the United
States.
More than a million mine workers now
idle ordinarily supply vast export mar
ket. Automatically, therefore, the for
eign demand for American coal will increase.
Disclosures Of shameless and illegal prof
teering In the bituminous markets show that
distributors were tempted to deny needed fuel
to essential American industries in order to
obtain exorbitant prices In Canada and else
where. The news of strike that Is frankly
intended to cut off large part Of the world +
coal supply ought to prompt the Interstate
Commerce Commission as well as other agen-
cies of the government to establish some
special safeguards for the people and the in
dustries of the United States.
Too much coal Is now being exported from
American mines to meet the shortage caused
by the war recently ended and the other wars
that are still being fought. An export en-
barge has been declared for British coal.
And there Is no reason why, II the need is
apparent, that example should not be
promptly followed In the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
THE THINKING VOTE

THE most interesting disclosure made by
4 Clinton W. Gilbert. who is studying for
this newspaper the political conditions in
the various states, is that the Republican
differences within the states are having no
effect upon the national Republican ticket.
The voters seem to have decided to sun
port Mr.. Harding and at the same time settle
their state Quarrels on their merits regard
less of the national ticket. If they vote for
Democrat for a state Office, it does not
mean that they are going to vote for Mr..
Cox. They don't want a Democratic Presi-
dent, but in some of the states they seem
to be willing to have a Democratic governor
rather than the Republican candidate for the
governorship nominated by the state ma
chimes.
This is a wholesome condition. 1t ind-
Gates that the voters have really begun to
do some thinking before they go to the polls.
In Illinois, for example, where the Repub-
hcan candidate for the governorship is
follower of Mayor Thompson, of Chicago,
many Republicans have decided to vote for
James Hamilton Lewis, the Democratic can
didate. They would rather have Lewis, with
all his vagaries and eCcentrcities, than have
the pernicious influence Of Mayor Thompson
extended from Chicago throughout the state.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

y ~ - \
the least confusing his principles with those
OF the arrogant empire overthrowp by Amer
lea and the Allies Indeed. in the ideals for
which he stood and which he put into praci
tical execution Pastorius was the exact an
tithesis Of Junker Teutonism. The colonists
he led to Germantown were chiefly Men
nonites. Detestation Of militarism is one
Of the cardinal tenets OF their faith.
Moreover, the history of two pioneers each
active in the development Of human liberty
is closely interviewer. Before venturing to
the New World, Pastorius was the close
friend Of William Penn and in ardent sym
pathy with the purposes underlying the
founding of Philadelphia.
There need be no qualms today about un-
yelling the monument in Vernon Park.
Spiritually and morally Pastorius was Ger
man merely through the accident Of birth.
The honors coming to his memory are de-
served
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
THE MAYOR AS A JUROR

\ A LTHOUGH the Mayor is busy man. he
has announced that he intends to re-
rpond to the summons which he has received
TO report for jury duty at the November term
of the Municipal Court.
His name was drawn in the usual way.
His duty to serve is no less than that OF the
humblest citizen. He could claim exemption
II he chose. but he is aware that the success
OF the jury system depends on the acceptance
OF their obligations under it by every one.
The men of large affairs are under just as
great an obligation as the clerks to perform
all their civic duties. Many of them have
recognized this in the past and have sat with
eleven of their peers to consider the evidence
IN disputes and to assist in n settlement in
accordance with the facts
The example of the Mayor ought to have
beneficial effect upon the few who have
sought to shrk jury duty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
WHY NOT TELL US, JUDGE?

JUDGE BROWN rcscnts the imputaton
that the Municipal Court is a minor
court.
There will be little disposition anywhere
to disagree with him; but his reasons for
insisting that it is not minor court will
not be those regarded as compelling by the
rest of us.
No court which spends million dollars
q year for the payment of it's judges and
attendants can be considered minor.
Measured by the money standard. Judge
Browns court is a great deal higher than
the United States Supreme Court. which
costs very much less than million dollars
year. The Supreme Court is the highest
we have.
What the public would really like to know,
however, is not whether the Municipal Court
Is minor or major, but why Judge Brown
needs so much money to carry it on. II he
will only hire hall and take the people
Into his confidence he will be greeted by
crowds of interested listeners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
Answers to Saturdays ouIz

1. Jousting is the combating between +yo
knights or champions on horseback
with lances.
2. The word should be pronounced as though
II We're spelled 'Joost"
.. Alexandra Is the first name of President
Millerand of France
4. Zenobia was queen of Palmyra, an i'm,
portant commercial city in an oasis
east OF Syria In the early Centuries nS
the Christian era. Zenobia succeeded
her husband as regent for her aon
and as queen In 267 A. D. Her arn,ies
challenged the might OF the Roman
empire and were defeated in All Tba
queen, a ruler Of vivid personaIitv anS
extraordinary capacity, was cantnrad
and brought to Rome
3. Her whole life was spent within tba .h,rs
century A. D. ' '"''u
6. The presidential electors, forming the
electoral college, will meet in thar
respective states on January 10, io2i
and cast their votes for the next
President. According to law, the hal
loting must take place on tha secona
Monday In January following the presi-
dental election,
monwealth." '''
s. The maiden name of Lillian Russell was
2. The Roosevelt dam Is in Arizona
10. PaJamas originated in Mohammedan
countries In the East They we're orig
inally worn IN the daytime as trousers
and bX both sAxeA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

increase its nat rate Of fares, Mitten would
wash his hands Of the whole business and
cut loose from Philadelphia. Such an out
come would be loss to this city not easily
repaired. But 1t might be justiHable on his
part.
The proper course Of the Public Service
Commission is to grant the Mitten proposal
or refuse IL, giving its reasons In either case.
1t ought not to go beyond that even II IL
seems to find sanction in the hypocritical
mouthings Of those who like to pose as great
friends Of the public but are secret aiders
and abettors of every game to squeeze the
car riders.
The Public Service Commission Of Penn
sylvania is on trial before the people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18


Pittsburgh Tries Out Plan
Pittsburgh is the only large city which
Is DONG anything along this line, and, al
TO make the musical feature of the cam
one.
For the next month Philadelphia politi-
cal meetings will echo with the strains of
all the popular song hits, with new sets Of
words applied to them applying to the presi-
Dental campaign. For example, there will be
'GTS TSur. %ef.ns .unsy MTs yo,.nz z'P ans s!D Zip
'Coxy Doodle will be another favorite,
and the new position of women in politics
Will again be demonstrated in the new YER
sion of Pack up your troubles in your old
Kit bag and smile, smile, SMILE which now
goes
Pack up your powder in your small hand
And vote, girls, vote
Always Looking Ahead
Then. of course, there are many serious
ones, but all of them serve the same pur-
pose. the purpose music always serves, of
lending spirit and zest to any occasion.
But | admit that I am looking ahead.
and l believe that this time the community
singing idea will last longer than merely
to the end Of the present political cam
paign. My hopes and ideals are centered
on civic music league, which will spread
community singing on a much larger scale
than has heretofore been attempted. st.
Louis and Chicago. and many other western
cities. have such an organization.
This permanent organization ought, by
rights. to be a municipal affair, because.
after ALL this is only another feature of
education and one which the city should
take in hand Community choruses, bands
and orchestras ought to be established
throughout the city.
There cannot be an appreciation of
better, music until the mass of the people
are educated In the fundamentals of music,
not at all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
The Modern Missouri Farmers Lot

From, the Jackson Ex9miner:
Farming isn't what It used to be. A
dependence, put on her silk stockings and
party dress, hitched up the Ford and drove
to Independence after she had fed the farmer
and his hands the MONDAY meal. She played
bridge all afternoon, won the prize, STAYED
in town for dinner with friend and met her
husband at o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer
drove TO Kansas City for a dance at hotel
danced until midnight aud returned home in
time TO get a few hours sleep before the
breakfast time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
The Unregenerafe

TT NOW is plain to all of us
i That autumn Is a wicked cuss'
A season unregenerate
OF careless and abandoned state
In fragrant clouds that tell tale
The smoke hangs over hill and Valo'
While In the air is hint Of wine
All mellow in the golden shine
But brief will be the joyous bout q
A straight Reformer spies 1t out;
And passing over mead and wood
Will leave us all white, cold and goo''
-McLandburgh Wilson, in the New ~
Herald ..--...-----.---- L.aa-s Ae<'''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
PASToRIUS DESERVES IT
rrHE official decision fixing November

rrHE official decision fixing November 10
as the date of the dedication of the
Pastorius monument in Germantown dis
poses of question which for several years
was not argued strictly upon its merits
This is not to say that the long postpone.
ment of honors due the founder of one Of
the most distinctive sections Of Philadelphia
was a mistake. Wartime opinions are either
black or white. There are no intermediate
shsdes of gray.
Today, however, 1t is possible to face the
- NJ Pastorius,z German birth Hithout in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
a fooEsnhNM SniI 'hnEf!niifA Ek3GkNM foH

Things on which the people expect the new
administration to concentrate It's attention;
The DeidUdrs ripcr bridge.
drpdock BIG enough to uscomm oddto the
. IdrGsst ships.
Deeelopmept of The rapid transit svst'm.
A corpcntion hdli.
btrlding 10, tie FREQ Library.
An Art Museum
Enforcement Of the ,Cdter supr-v.
Homes 10 ucoonin oddte the population.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
What Do You Kno,v?
QUIZ

l. What is an Indian gift'?
2. After what Roman god is m. ,,o,th ~,
January named and why?
g. Where are the Falkland Islands?
Madame Deficit?
B. How does the word delusion differ IN
-. meaning from the word Illusion?
g. What Is an aceldama?
T. When was Theodore Roosevelt bornP
g. What Is the meaning of III Trovatore"?
D. "1ss trsrcn great o battle gave Napoleon en-
capital? 1o 'he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
Boosting the Home Town

rom the Altoona Tribune.
One of the prettiest rainbows ever seen
here was visible last Friday evening. II
was one of the brightest we ever saw, and
we heard others make the same expression,
Altoona's rainbows are far superior to other
towns rainbows.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

The Shamokin woman who is running
for state senator because she wishes to ps
worthy of the elderly bulldog she owns anu
because, further, she cant think of any req,
son why she shouldn't run, has at least tH'
merit of frankness and originality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
Great are the advantages of education

Great are the advantages of education
II all patriots had been familiar both with
finance and the science OF government, Lib.
erty Bonds would have sold without solici-
tation at ordinary instead of extraordinary
rates it would today, as a consequence, be
easy to get mortgage money; and the house
shortage would be less of problem than il
is. Much virtue in an IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

An all l-wise and benevolent despolsm
and a capable, subservent and unthinEins
people is the ideal combination for any re,
construction period. II you doubt It, LOOK
at an anthill after you have unwittlnsV
kicked il over
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

The New Yorker who carried bur
glars kit in a neat package tied with paoy
blue ribbon and told the police 1t was q
for his girl. doubtless intended to
prove to her that love laughs at locksmllhs'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Bigger and better ships safeguards! BY
wireless have robbed the sea of much OF its
terrors and something Of it's romance but Dy
the Speedwell abundantly testihes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Well, baseball, fight and race track fans
Will have to worry along this week with
nothing more exciting than a political cam.
paign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

A woman candidate for Camden CoIncn
has received a permit to carry reVoSslr,
but declares that she will use only DIANE sh;S
cartridges The Chronic Crouch y SAYS Sisa shsa
is more sensible than it sounds, as tue lau,;'
won the suffrage with just such amnu"'
tion
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
E;,rr.e from Vasbinuto,

Figures from Washington show that.
women last year paid beauty bill' of
$3.50, 900 900, but as yet there are no
exact data as to the political complexion of
the thirty three United States senators TO
be elected November 2, nor the probable cost
"a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Statistics published by girls college
show that only 30 per cent of the graduates
are married. Is the institution trying to
give itself black eye?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

The decision Of the land questions at
the polls in November puts California in the
unusual position of indirectly voting on
matter of foreign policy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

New York prohibition agents recently
uncovered fifty gallons of whisky in hcarse.
Aw, sure, it was nothing more than material
for a wake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

We'll all have one cause for thanksgiv'
ing when Thanksgiving Day comes--the
election and the inevitable explanations and
I-told you SOS will be over and done with,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Now that the miners strike has started
slack pile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Why stop at a 7-cent fare?-Roll dem
bones and come eleven!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Five-cent ice cream soda is said to be
coming back; but the chances are that we
will hardly be able to recognize the prodgal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

The trouble with popular priced opera
is alleged to be that the populace refuses to
put up the price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

, Perhaps the reason so many girls paint
their faces is because they have heard that
all the worlds stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

Football fans realize that they cant
cook the goose Of gridiron hero simply by
panning him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

We can forgive Senator Penrose for
wearing a sombrero so long as he doesn't
talk through it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

A monkey fate may yet make Venizelos
the president Of new republic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

All men are entitled to their moments
of stupidity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18

In a $4,000, 900 Municipal Court the
presumption is that justice would wear dia.
monds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
Lone Star PessImlsm

Our observation is that being rich is no
credit to a bachelor and no help to a mar
rid man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
NOW MY IDEA is THIS!
Daily Talks With Thinking Philadephans on Subjects They
KnOtU Best
Pittsburgh Tries Out Plan

Will compete with them. Such a challenge
ought to liven up the situation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-18
. SHORT CUTS
Short shrift for short weights

1t may be that most jinxes are home.
made.