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Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
HOSTAGES TO FORTUNE

The most quoted words of Francis Bacon, English philosopher, He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune, for they imped nents to great enterprises either of virtue mis- Certainly the works and of greatest merit for the public have proceeded from the unmarried childless men,
 Bacon was himself bachelor and, therefore, may have been biased and prejudiced when discussing the comparative merits of single and married men.
 It is interesting examine his claim in the light of experience of the 300 years that have passed since his death. Some of mans best works and of the greatest the public" have been performed within that time. who has done them-married single men?
 We'll there Bacon's contemporary. Shake speare, a married man. and Oliver Cromwell, mar ried: Milton, the poet, married; and George Washington, married: and Benjamin Franklin, ried; Abraham Lincoln, married; and Thomas Edison, married.
 These of men of great merit come to mind offhand. How many equally renowned bachelors can you think of quickly?
 Franklin who, discussing the usefulness of wives who successful said;
 we English proverb that says, He that would thrive, ask his wife. It lucky that had much disposed to industry and frugality as myself
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
ReauIation of Realtors

One of the most useful acts passed by the iegis- lature that regulating the estate busi- It has also given the approval of the governor.
 How many abuses have been committed by real estate dealers statesmen do not know but they are numerous. Some of them involve crminal- ty and usually they brought the surface in the courts But majority of them only under the head of sharp practice the victim finds himself helpless. He has neglected to take some precaution to safeguard himself or he has been de- ceived by essential misrepresentation by the dealer salesman who has yet kept the side the law that the powerless to afford relief
 Under the law sharp practice may be dis couraged; at rate the person practising it will go out of business properly branded first victim will be his last
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
(By D. w. Workins)

Every man thinks he knows that milk is an essential in the diet of chil- dren. especially in the diet of young children. Every woman knows that milk is an indispensable food for chil- dren. The young child must have milk. Often there are dfsagreements regarding the kind or quality or amount of milk needed. Of course the milk should be clean. It should be as near ly as possible in its natural condition when given to young children.
 It is easy to say these things. and it may be as easy for another to say something different Who is compe- tent to speak with authority regarding milk as a food for children and older humans? Most of us will readily agree that we ourselves are competent: we have had experience, and therefore we know. Some, however. are willing to consult the special students of nutri- tion. The trained investigator who has given years to the study of nutrition ought to be able to speak with know ledge and therefore with confidence He ought to be able to give his opinion with real reasons.
 When we consider feeding our chil- dren and ourselves, it ought to be worth while to consult those who know who can give the facts and their meanings. I am appealing to such an authority-the author of thin volume called The Newer Knowledge or Nu- triton In another article I have quoted this writer IS declaring that there is no substitute for milk Wno is this man whom I choose to quote with such confidence?
 Johns Hopkins university at Balti- more has a school of Hygiene and Public Health. It Is from this school that Dr. E. V. McCollum sends fortn the newer knowledge" regarding the value of milk in the human diet. Those who wish to understand what the new knowledge really means should reao the book: those satisfied to know what it teaches should finish reading this article In Chapter I of the book mentioned, pr. McCollum makes the following statement:
 Man has been sufficiently lndustrl- ous in most parts of the world to se- cure for himself a varied diet, derived from the cereal grains ana legumes, fruits roots and tubers, meats ana certain leaves, which he found edlble. Beginning with the dawn of this era of his most rapid advance toward achievement he has in many parts CT the world been the possessor and pro tector of flocks and herds. waich pro vided him with clothing and con stant supply of both meat and milk The importance of this last item in his food supply we have just now come to really appreciate
 Here we catch the careful scientist in an overstatement. The truth is that we have not just now come to really appreciate" the importance of the last item mentioned: we are only begin ming to appreciate the importance Of milk Why? Partly because we hold more or less firmly and foolishlyko the
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
A Wanton Waste

We have lately learned that the railroads are trying to devise ways means for reduction of freight rates and passenger ares that that is one of the reasons why they trying secure re- duction of wages. It is possible that this talk lower and fares is bring public into accord with plan reduce wages-to enlist popu- lar sympathy in the serious conflict with the railroad employees
 The cost of living suppose has not been so lowered as to warrant reduction of wages. which it is generally believed has contributed chiefly to the high rates and fares. but their contribution is prob ably imagine. Another cause is the waste of labor in consequence the classification rules shop crafts which were adopted under federal control. when labor granted anything it asked-when the voting power of organized labor estimated by the administration.
 This is something which the public has not generally heard. Here illustration of the waste: If nozzle tip in the front of locomotive is to be changed there three things done. In the first place boilermaker and his helper are called the door, because that is boilermakers' job
 Then for the removal of the blower pipe pipe. his helper called because that is a pipe mans job
 Then a machinist and his helper are summoned the tip for that a machinists job.
 Here six required for single simple operation which before the government undertook administer the roads was performed by a ma
  occupied by these six representatives of the shop crafts.
 Also. if a repair is be made to a locomotive headlight, there must be summoned members three crafts-machinists, sheet metal workers, and cleo tricians-one of each, with his helper
 This classification rule entailing such waste of labor and some waste of time probably added as the cost of operation of the railroads by the government as the advance in wages.
 The railroads a couple of weeks ago began pro- oeedings before the railroad board in Chicago to secure abrogation of such wastefuI national agreements. rules and working conditions as were established under federal control.
 II is necessary course, for the preservation of harmony among the affiliated bodies organized labor there a definition of lines dividing from another In the absence of such a defini- ton or with only an obscure definition, there encroachments by body upon the duties of other bus in remedyIng that situation, under com uasant federal administration the affiliated bodies established peace among themselves at serious cost % the public.
 Ths public will stand for the high wages of rail-
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
Importance of Milk In the Diet

notion that solid foods are more nour- ishing than liquid foods: partly also
 because of our habit of accepting cer-
 tain obvious matters of fact instead of certain less obvious matters of mean
 ing. Let me quote again from Me
 Collum's book; this time from Chap
 ter VII:
 Tt is fallacious reasoning to attempt
 to compare the money value of cer-
 tain foods with certain others. We
 may safely compare the cost of the
 cereal grains or the legumes with each other. or with the tubers such as the
 potato or sweet potato, or with the root
 foods. It is not possible to compare
 the cost of any of these with milk or
 with the leafy vegetables. such as l cabbage. cauliflower. Brussel sprouts.
 onions. lettuce, celery tops spinach, turnip tops and other leaves employed
 as greens. Milk and the leafy vege- tables are to be regarded as protective foods. Milk and the leafy vegetables should be taken in liberal amounts. What are protective foods? Dr. McCollum and others have made it evident that milk contains a substance which they have called "fat-soluble A and that certain leafy vegetables con-
 tain water soluble B. For those of
 us who are not nutrition chemists it is not necessary to understand exactly what these "solubleS' are-ehough for
 us to accept the fact that they are the protective" essentials of the milk and butter and onions and turnip tops which we should eat for the protection of our health and the saving of our mental wholeness.
 There is no substitute for milk, says Dr. McCollum on page 152, and its use should be distinctly increased | instead of diminished, regardless of cost Regardless of cost! How many of us are as willing to buy necessary milk and butter at high prices as we are to buy high priced luxuries? But
 I am interrupting the Doctor. "Milk," he continues, is just as necessary in the diet of the adult as in that of the growing child. Any diet which will not support normal de- velopment in the young will not sup
 port optimum well-being in the adult | Milk is our greatest protective food, and it's use must be increased. The price must be allowed to go up so long as the cost of production makes 1t necessary, and up so far as is essential l to make milk production a profitable | business"
 The reader who has doubts should read the book. Who knows but l am | trying to get better prices for the
 dairymen who are supplying Phoenix with less than the desirable amount of
 milk? There should be no doubt but
 that I am in favor of putting a pre- believe we ought to be willing to pay
 for quality and cleanness in our milk For
 There is no substitute for milk; | neither can there be a substitute for
 real butter and real green greens" | University of Arizona,
 March 10, 1921.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
MONDAY MORNING. MARCH 14. 1921
1t IS the practice of the multitude to bark at eminent men, as Httle dogs do at strangers. -Senecd.
Last Minute Legislation

~- We do not know whether the omnibus good roads bill has been vitiated by amendment limiting the expenditures under the to the amount be pro- ducsd by levy. That is something for the lawyers pass in the first instance and perhaps the courts state later The lawyers, under stand are divided doubt, it is regarded certain that if the bill should yet become law. and it has not test will applied to it. least may expect is its validity will ques- toned The amendment has certainly double mean ing if not a meaning adverse the purposes the hlll
 Here another illustration of the evils of elev- erth-heur legislation. We speaking of the character this particular legislation. We have already presented views the subject of log rolling methods.
 This bill. which for weeks had been under consideration in the senate, went to the house which was warned against attaching amendments a time the of the session. But the house deco- rated 1t with amendments of which contains a possibly fatal proviso The amendment was sup posedly intended supplant pot clause" and raised any objection to that. Naturally when it read attention given exclusively to that feature of H The proviso not read by half dozen members The house only heard it and it only heard in the senate when the bill was re- turned Hearing and seeing quite different things. The proviso seemed to those who heard only limit expenditure of the funds in any year the amount aside for that year. and that of not only not objectionable but proper
 The senate took issue with the house as to that. the only matter of disposition of Navajo and Apache counties shares the pot. that trifng the intelligence of the sen ate diverted and centered-
 The bill went to conference o'clock on the last day of the session. The managers were in session about hours, we are informed that their attention almost exclusively occupied by house changes with respect to the Navajo and Apache projects.
 Whatever objection to the adoption of the report in either house by project changes Nothing else was discussed apparently given any consideration and when the report finally adopt ed by both houses, it is say that not three members of either actually the provso which has since clouded the bill.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
THE ONCE OVER
 By 1T. I. PHILLIPS 4Al

The recent meeting of the allied and German representatives was very impressive. As the German delegates swung into the meeting place the band at St. James Palace played God Save the King" This convinced the Germans that Lloyd George had three kings to open the pot with, and that they'd have to have something better than four of kind to win. Consequently they were very nervous.
 Gentlemen. vou have our bill of s56,500,O00,o0. What do you intend to do about it?' asked Lloyd George
 what would you say to making that a Hat s7, and allowing settlement on a basis of dollar down and a dollar a week ?' returned Dr. Walter Simons. What do you think we're selling subscriptions to Golfers Weekly with a set of the Harvard Classics thrown in E' demanded Lloyd George. we demand S56,000,000,000 or nuthin'." We accept the alternative," ex- claimed Simons
 What alternative?" asked Lloyd George.
 ''NUTHIN'," returned Dr. Simons. and he added a moment later. that is 1T we can arrange suitable terms.
 
 And there the matter rests. There Is every assurance, however. that the whole matter could be settled by a letter from the Allies to Germany along the following lines
 Dear Germany: Regarding yours of the 2d inst in re indemnity we beg to state that we mentioned the matter entirely as a joke We. of course, seek no such thing In fact, If you are at all short ofk funds we should regard it as A.A privilege to advance you enoucC money to tide you over
 We apologize sincerely for hay ing shown any resistance in the recent war. It was. to be sure, rather thoughtless of us and not at all chubby, but you must remem- Der that we were under a great strain at the time. Had we the slightest idea that we should ever triumph and thus put you. dear Germany, in a humiliating position we never would have entered the bally mess at all.
 We sincerely hope business may pick up, that prosperity soon may be yours, and that we may have the pleasure of your company at the house some Saturday night ck over a weekend.
 Trusting that you will appreCia.. that our talk of amends on your part was a joke and assuring you of our very kindest regards, We are, Very affectionatelN,
 THE ALLIES
 r. S-Regards to the wife and kiddies. xxxx-( (donoting kisses)-
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
Rentals

That there has been widespread and conscience less profteering by property is inds- putable. When rents five hundred dollar shack for $25 $30 month, that is than profteer- ing-it is robbery. In very large majority of within the last two years. not only in Phoenix but generally throughout the country, the charges of profteering would lie. there is another side the question illuminated by a scientific study it.
 w. c. Bentert, former president of the Philadel- phia real estate board figured it that a landlord Fl cent of the propertys value for annual upkeep. This allows per cent for repairs. 25 and water, ? for depreciation and the rest for vacancies, insurance, management.
 The U. s. Housing Corporation placed the up- keep TT per cent. allowing for depreca tion and slightly reducing the tax estimate
 A writer in building magazine infers from the above that from 13 to If per of the propertys value should be received annually in rental. This would allow profit of approximately per cent
 But, contractors magazine points out, the depreciation often reduced sometimes wiped by the appreciation in land value and further that the cost of repairs should be charged against the entire property, the dwelling alone needs repairs.
 He continues: Moreover, the depreciation per centage should apply original the house. the repair percentage should apply to the of reproducing the house.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
REMARKABLE REMARKS

NO flag but the Stars and Stripes shall fly over Independence Hall city hall long am mayor" Mayor Moore, Philadelphia.
 "Women nowadays seem shed a husband the same as they would a coat They rush out to Reno. obtain a decree and then grab another husband the way back'-Supreme Court Justice Ford, New York.
 Public health authorities regard sleeping sickness highly infectious but not readily com municable The disease is most prevalent in Janu- ary February March."-Dr. Louis l. Harris, Blu reau of Preventable Diseases, New York.
 Washin gton state legislature proposes to regu- late women's dress; which isn't the first time fools rushed in where angels fear to tread.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
 \ 1 G s1~ \ \ -

"Efficiency To the Editor of The Republican. Sir: I have read your editorial What is Efficiency" with interest. 1t was ex cellent but stereotyped and rather too general It gave us nothing really new. It did not delve into the details. It was too superficial.
 There are degrees of efficiency. while that is to say, as high level. I think have a better definition of efficiency than that suggested by you. It is this: Efficiency is that quality which enables a gentle to buy merchandise of a Jew and to sell it to a Scotchman at a profit.
 If you know of a severer test of eff ciency came along with it.
 Yours truly,
 REIN RICE
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
REGARDING THE INDEMNITY


 The Allies yet may have to reduce the German indemnity to something like s1.s9. and take it out in beer steins and long -stemmed pipes.
 Germany is willing to forget all about the late war and say no more about it: in fact. she thinks the less said about it the better, particularly about the financial end of it.
 But the Allies insist upon a little conversation regarding dollars and cents as called for in the book of rules. Germany is stubborn. but present in- dications are that she may be reason able if convinced that a settlement may be reached on conversation basis.
 The Allies have presented a bill for 226, 900 000,00 marks, or $56,50O, ,OO0.O00 In money not marked at all. The Ger mans have made a compromise offer of 30. 900. 900, 900 marks, or s7,500, ,000,- 900. which is less than even Ponzi of fered his creditors.
 O
 This is one-eighth the sum de- manded, the said fraction proving again the old claim that Germany never does anything by halves. And the incident proves that what ever the war may have done to the Germans they are still good busi- ness men.
 The Allies won the war. They still have it. But as Goldberg, the well known mural painter, would say. 1t doesn't mean anything. And while a war in the hand may be worth two in the bush, it isn't any good unless you can cash it.
 Germany's chief objection to the Allied indemnity figure is that 1t will impose too great a burden on posterity. Every adult in Germany today pictures the day when grandchiId will sit on his knee and ask: What did you do in the great war. granddaddy?" And then he pictures the day when the grandChild will grow up. see the tax figures, and transfer his sitting position from grandpa's knee to his neck.
 Unless the Germans pay up, the Al lies will send more troops into Ger many Selling cigars. cigarettes. chocolate bars. and engagement rings to allied troops is now the most profi- table business in Germany. so the more troops the allies send the easier it will be for Germany 10 raise the ante. Germany is considering inviting all the allied armies back into Germany and letting them pay the indemnity.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
----------------O - - SAVING SHOES

Leather may be prevented from cracking by rubbing a few drops of castor oil on shoes after dust has been removed with damp cloth.
 Soles will last longer. and be prac- tically waterproof ig they are dipped in melted way every three weeks.
 Wet shoes should be dried on shoe frames, or they may be stuffed with paper % retain their shape.
 Shoes stroed away for several days should be stuffel with paper
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14

A lot of advice is being showered upon potential parents" by Miss Alma Biznen who is assistant pro- lessor of child training the University of Mime You will observe that Professor Biznell is Miss" She presumably knows what she is talking about.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14

employees will with greater or less cheerful contribute by paying high freight rates and passenger But the public will not cheer fully make good a wanton waste labor
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14

Clara Smith Hamon, instead of being perse cuted young woman, object of devotion in the states of Oklahoma and Texas, appears have been only a sordid mistress and murderess.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14

The ruling permitting the unlimited manufacture of beer wines and whiskey for medicinal purposes will bring about fear, state of national in validism
Arizona republican., 1921-03-14
STAIN ERADIcAToR

Before washing clothes stained by mildew, coffee. fruit. grass. lea, or ink, saturate spots with this mixture. home made: Boil 4 pounds of common pak- ing soda in 1 gallon water for 20 min- utes. then add slowly. 1 pound chloride of lime; let it settle. strain, remove scum, bottle for use, keeping it tightly corked.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-09
MRS. Greer, rs
T0DAY,ExPIRES
Residen. Of County Nearly Three
Quarters of Century Succumbs
Natal Day.

Mrs. Elizabeth Greer, a resident
of Rock Island county for nearly
three-quarters of century, passed
away at o'clock this morning, her
18th birthday anniversary. Since
her illness she had resided at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Crowley, 1890 Twenty-fourth-and-
a-half street, where her death oc-
CURED. A paralytic stroke was the
cause of death.
She was born in England Aug. 8,
1912, and came to this country to
Coal Valley at the age of years
She was married to John o. Jones
in Coal Valley in 1860. He was
wounded in the Civil war and died
as the result of the injuries. She was
married to William Greer in 1866.
He preceded her in death two years.
Sac was member of t he
Presbyterian church in Coal Valley.
The greater part of her life was
spent in Coal Valley. She had re-
sided IN Rock Island the last year.
Surviving are a son, Andrew J.
Greer of Galesburg, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Edward Washburn of
Warner, Ill.,, and Mrs. John Crowley
& OF Rock Island. Three children pre-
eeded her in death. Twelve grand
children and one great grandchild
also survive.
Brief funeral services will be
neid at $50 O'Clock Thursday morn
ihg Ia the Crowley residence. The
pooy will be taken to Coal Valley
%here services will be held in the
PRESBYTERIAN church. Burial will
De IN the Coal Valley cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-09
LEDGER LOSES
ON COPYRIGHT

New York, Aug. 9-Federal Judge
Learned Hand dismissed the por-
ton of a complaint, alleging in
fringement of copyright, in the suit
brought by the Philadelphia Public
Ledger, against the New York
Times, in connection with the re-
publication on Feb. 1, 1920, of let
ter written by Viscount Grey, to the
London Times.
The letter dealt with the attitude
of the United States and the sem
ate toward the League of Nations,
and the Ledger claimed its re-pub-
LEGATION by the New York Times, vi
olated the plaintiffs exclusive con-
tract rights for the London papers
new service.
Concerning the second portion Of
the complaint, which alleged unfair
competition, Judge Hand ruled that
there was basis for the charge if it
could be proved that the fe-publi-
cation of the letter was attended by
a false statement, and that as a re-
sale of the news obtained by the
plaintiff from the London Times de-
pended largely upon the exclusive
ness Of it, injury might follow if
the news could be obtained from
other sources.