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Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
What Abous This.

Omaha. Nov. s.-To tho Editor OF
| The Bee. How many families 20
years ago would have considered
themselves financially able to own 4
thousand dollar brewster coupe. q
SiSe team OF hors~s and a driverg
l don't suppose there were a dozen
such outfts In Omaha 20 years ago.
Who could possibly foresee that an
au o IN obile representing more
money than that would be owned by
clerks on a salary?
The automobile In the greatest ex-
travagance that the world has ever
known. II has kept people from
saving any money. and today In
more 10 blame for the hard times
that We are experiencing than any
thing else,
A careful computation has been
made In the state OF Kansas as TO
what the farmers are spending for
automobiles In upkeep alone. aud
the figure for each farmer Is s4s5
year. which is more than their
entire wheat crop this year will
bring them. and II Is estimated by
the same authority that II will take
the wheat crop Of three years at the
present price to pay for the new
automobiles the farmers OF Kansas
have bought this year.
The average farmer will not spend
hundred dollars a year on labor
saving devices in the line of i'm
proved farm implements. You
would naturally suppose that they
would get out the old horse and
buggy, but they are so hyponitized
by the automobile that they would
rather go through bankruptcy than
do without 1t. The condition of the
city owner OF automobiles is even
worse. because the farmer is salts
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Harding's Message to the World.

In phrases simple in construction, easily un-
dcrstood, and susceptible of only one interpreta-
ton, President Harding delivered message to
the world at Arlington Heights yesterday, pro-
nouncng his eulogy over the Unknown War
rior, whose body was laid to rest with so many
tributes that only nations can bestow, the pres-
dent voiced the aspirations OF his people for
peace. Without affectation, with no obscurity
OF meaning words that may carry different mes
sages to different hearers, he said:
l speak not as pacihst fearing war, but as
one who loves justice and hates war. ! speak
as one who believes the highest function of
government is to give its citizens the security
of peace, the opportunity to achieve and the
pursuit Of happiness.
Mr. Harding looks with clear eyes at the
problems of troubled world, however and is
without illusion in his own mind. with all my
heart" he says, "Iwish we might say to the de-
tenders who survive, to mothers who sorrow, to
widows and children who mourn, that no such
sacrifice shall be asked again." His conclusion
is; There must be, there shall be, command
ing voice of conscious civilization against armed
warfare"
These words Of the president will echo around
tllC WOliu3 III tiiSy SoHtdiH tHC doPH dtiou VI
greatest of all peoples, the sublime hope of more
than an hundred million of free citizens that the
clash of arms will never again disturb the peace
to establish which all energies now are directed.
Americas aspect in the late war and in all other
wars, past or possible to be, is expressed by the
president in these sentences:
This American soldier went forth to
battle with no hatred for any people in the
world. but hating war and hating the purpose
of every war for conquest He cherished our
national rights and abhorred the threat of
armed domination; and in the maelstrom of
destruction and suffering and deathshe fred his
shot for liberation OF the captive conscience
Of the world, in advancing toward his objective
was somewhere thought of world awak-
ened and we are here to testify undying grati-
tude and reverence for that thought OF a wider
freedom
From those simple words shines forth the
genius of America. Strong to defend the right,
ready to battle for justice and liberty depressing
none, hating none;- abhorrng evil, injustice,
usurpation, the denial OF right, America regards
no military triumphs save those alone that bring
the greater freedom, reveres only that soldier
who strives for humanity. In such high concep-
ton was the nation born, and through fidelity to
its mission it has lived The world knows, and
knowing will trust America
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
FaYors the Papcr.

Fairmont, Neb., Nov. 5.--To the
Editor of The Bee: I read with in
terest O letter in the 4th inst. issue
of The Bee from an ex-Nonpartisan
league organizer, in which he shows
great concern for the farmers
money invested in the new weekly
paper soon to be started by the inde-
pendents In this state. He mentions
several times the farmers money
as though he was concerned about
the farmers. The postmark and
general tone Of the letter indicates
that it came from near the state
house and the concern is not for
the farmers money, but for the OBJ
noxious stuff that paper will print
aggravating habit Of nosing in and
reporting the doings of the state
house crowd or the taxpayers serv-
ants (at election time), and gives
sidelights about doings of commits
sicns. ETC., and chronicles such items
as 'the governor was at his ONCE
one day last week" and many other
interesting bits Of news which the
Associated Press overlooks for vArt-
GUS reasons.
The new weekly VIII be judged BY
its merits and will live or die as It
deserves But for an ex-league or
ganizer to dictate to the farmers
that is sure the limit. An ex, has
been, should keep his place. II ex-
league organizer has no other means
Of existence now than to write up us
silly farmers, the undersigned will,
If he will sign his name with his
next communication, send him the
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Criminals Challenge the Law.

King Alfred, who made the highways of his
kingdom so safe that purses hung in trees un-
touched for days, could find ample employment
in the United States just now. All over the
land crime abounds and criminals seem to
operate as they will. Omaha has its fair share
of robbery OF various kinds, but seemingly is not
worse off than other communities, great and
small This does not make the situation any the
more bearable, or lessen the obligation of the
police to take up the gage thrown down by the
criminals and beat them at the game. Nobody
is immune; mails are robbed, and homes are
looted; murder is added when the safety or con-
venience of the robbers seem to require the TAX
ing OF life, and with such impudent assumption
81 iueluniy as eSasperates the plain citizens. If
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Detroit's Business Administration.

No other city has grown as fast as Detroit
in the last ten years. 1t is like young colt
among the plodding metropolises whose period
of quick growth is longer past. Particularly is
this demonstrated by the recent election which
returned James Couzens to the mayoralty by
majority of $4,000 votes and endorsed remark
able public program
Mr.. Couzens is business man, and made his
fortune as partner of Henry Ford To COM
pare him to Mayor Thompson Of Chicago and
Mayor Hyan of New York is to realize the
vastly superior motive power which is carrying
the Michigan industrial center ahead 50 fast To
some it may appear that Detroit is plunging
BIT, but at least it is putting forth an energetic
effort to make the most of its opportunities.
Thus, when the street railway service
showed itself incapable of keeping up with the
needs of the city, several municipal lines were
put under operation. Now, by majority some
what greater than that received by Mr. Couzens,
the people have voted to oust the private sys-
tenn from two main streets and replace them
by public lines. At the same time the
proposal to purchase fifty trackless trolley cars
to be used in the outlying districts as feeders to
the municipal lines was approved. A ten-year
contract with the Ontario hydro-electric system
for cheaper electricity from Niagara Fails was
authorized thus obviating the necessity for
public power house. Construction of traffic
way east and west across the city was ordered.
A plan of paying taxes in two installments was
approved Bonds amounting to s5.500,000 were
voted for the construction of a war memorial
hall.
This is the story of Detroit, under capable
business administration. The political game as
it is played in other municipalities has been dis
carded. Instead of permitting the voters to de-
eide nothing more than which set of men shall
occupy the city hail. they are called upon TO de-
eide real problems. The significant thing, too,
is that they have not turned to radical leader.
ship, but put their trust in the hard-headeu
business acumen that built the city up COM
nercialiy.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
AMERICAS UNKNOWN HERO

Deaths icey breath his mortal frame en-
sbrouds
But ever on and upward goes his soul
above the clouds.
He nobly answered duty's call; he gladly
paid the price.
For you and me he gave his all, the
Erandeet sacrifice.
For truth and right he forward went to
meet his destiny
With motives pure and firm belief in
Immortality.
He fought for Justice. not for gain; for
home. not great renown,
Though stricken down by ruthless death
he wears the victors crown,
His acts and deeds shall never die. His
mem'ry fresh well keep
Till God him calls again to life from this,
his peaceful sleep.
He met the dangers. faced his foes with
smile and happy cheer,
True spirit OF America at home and
over There"
In freedoms cause for human rights he
gave his precious blood
With love for Fatherhood OF God and
human brotherhood.
SO every true American tyrsnt foe dsfies.
with firm belief in God he lives and
trusting Him he dies
CASTER r p NICHELsEN,
;545 Harney Street, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

the readers OF the daily papers were now aud
then regaled with accounts OF how band OF
these arrogant ireebooters had been wiped out
by well directed FIRE from the guns furnished by
the public for police use, the ensuing sensation
nigh, upset the feeling OF distrust that follows
the daily recital OF achievements by marauders
A variation Of that sort is suggested as an ex-
pertinent. Some satisfaction might also follow
the announcement that few of the thieves had
been locked up. II is worth trying.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Protests Wage Cut.


Omaha. Nov. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee. l see by the papers
that the railroads are eontemplat-
Ing another cut In wages. How can
they do Il when they realize that
rents. fuel and clothing. shoes ana
so forth have not come down since
the war--in fact rents are higher
and fuel is 80 cents more a ton
They talk about the high wages.
bu, do they realize that tho railroad
men have been getting these high
wages but for a short time. and
they were all deeply in debt from
tho increased rents, increased price
OF clothing, fuel and foodstufYs,
They are now trying TO pay on their
bills with their raise, many OF them
keeping up payments on their
homes.
Another thing. do tho railroad
officials realize that their employees
came nobly TO tho front and con-
tributed to every war drive and de-
MED themselves many things
necessities to do their bit. and they
were glad TO do It. hut now when
they are striving with might and
main to catch up the railroads talk
about reduction. There will GER
tainly he protest heard from the
Pacific to the Atlantic coasts if the
railroad starts 10 reduce wages for
another year. but not until prices
go down materially--shoes from sl5
TO $3.50. rents from 500 To s2b
and coal from SIG. SIS and $40 u
ton to SO, 81, IS and 80. as In tho
old days. should they do SO.
Another thing, II the railroads
would materially reduce their
freight rates they would have all
the business they could handle, and
more. too. and make back in in
creased traffic their reductions In
freight rates.
DAVID HARUM.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Wants Gold Value Doubled.

|
Omaha. Nov. 5.-To the Editor ol
The Bee: Your editorial. Scrambled
Economics" IL surely timely topic
for discussion. as II deals with the
evils OF high finance. which is re.
sponsble for Americas derangcmen,
unemployment. business depres'
sion and low prices OF farm prod.
ucts, which are traeeable 10 Wal
street banking interests. who today
represent the worst combination oi
proiteers In the world. For. by their
oppressive rules. they have raised
the price OF American exchange so
high that the currency OF foreign
countries has been so debased In
value that the door OF foreign mar
kets has been locked to American
products. and the statement often
made that Americas failure TO enter
the league OF nations has affected
our financial situation Is not true,
and is only made to cover up the
real cause and protect those who are
now reaping the profits
Ons year ago America had the
whole world at her feet; England
still was handicapped. but American
exchange rates have enabled Eng
land to strengthen herself. and take
over many markets which America
could have had. had the exchange
rates no. been prohibitive; and the
federal reserve boards money poll
Icy, making difficult domestic bor-
rowing. has put all the obstacles In
the way OF American producers
marketing their products, and have
permitted the Wall street banking
interests to secure money at An per
cent, while the Industrial and agri-
cultural borrowers are now paying
5 and 10 per cent.
These facts make clear what
trade policy England is pursuing,
why she is content to see the Amer
lean dollar at so great a premium.
and the fact that England owes this
country $4,227, 100000 on which she
is not paying any interest is another
important factor in her favor. The
deferring of this interest payment
has direct bearing on the credit
situation, which Is to the advantage
Of the English manufacturer and
exporter, who is not taxed to meet
this payment, and the United States
exporter and manufacturer is COM
PEELED to advance this interest by
taxation. What one English banker
is quoted to have said is undoubt-
edly true:
america is asleep and England
knows it, and is taking full advan-
tage Of the opportunity"
In order to protect the United
States treasury's gold reserves and
help foreign governments pay their
debts to this government, American
gold miners have pointed out to this
government that by increasing the
standard of value from S2O.67 to
S41.34 an ounce, the gold supply
may be doubled, thus permitting
foreign governments to pay their
war debts to us, as they are now
holding 60 per cent OF the worlds
gold supply Of $4,000, 100000. and
unless this standard is increased,
gold will cease to be the standard OF
value as foreign countries will not
be compelled to accept some other
standard Of value or repudiate their
debts to America, and America will
be the greatest loser and England
will be the master OF worlds finance
and commerce. This will be the price
we will pay for our high-priced ex-
change, which the present adminis-
tration can remedy II it will take
steps at once to do so--an act which
will unscramble economics and stop
ROY NJ. HARRoP.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
REPLY.
Old Fashions Return.

Mrs. F. M. D. writes: 1--WE live
in the country and all of the neigh
bors. including ourselves. have a
rash. 1t is light at first and then
gradually forms fostering sore as
we scratch it. Some OF them have
been bothered with it for q couple
OF months. Is there anything to be
done for it and what Is 1t? 1t seems
to be very contagious"
REPLY.
I suspect you are having old fash
ioned itch. Old fashioned itch can
be cured II you 60 at it rightly. Sui
phur ointment cures it, but the way
OF using 1t is more important than
what Is used. Spend half an hour
scrubbing the. skin, and especially
the itch marks. with hot water and
soap, using a brush for the scrub
bing. Then spend a half hour rub
bing sulphur ointment into the itch
holes. Cover with the ointment and
60 to bed in fresh night gown. All
clothing should be boiled or ironed
to destroy the parasites. This
should be done every day to the
clothing just taken off. Three nights
Of this treatment is generally suffi-
cient. The Danish itch killing oint-
ment is now available at drug
stores. 1t is said to cure in one
night. Farmers are apt to have a
harvest mite itch at this season of
the year. but that is probably not
your trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

THE Hss sst.r its columns freely 10 ~
rsadsss Wis esrs ts disesss ssy publts
question. Il !sasests that isttess =
rrassssbiy bries, sss sves 80 wsrds. u
alss iaslsts thst tie ss0s 81 the wvttes
aecsM,pany EACH letter. sss ssee~aaSlly
fer puslicatiss. bat tat ~ eaisss eay
kss~ ~kh wkssa hs b dealing. TIE hss
desc set psvtend 10 vsdssss - socspt
Views ~ epiaions expressed BY corre-
spoadsnts In tho Letter Boxj.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
The Bees Platform

I. New Union Passenger Station.
z. Continued improvement Of tho Ne
braska Highways, including the pave.
ment of Main Thoroughfarss leading
into Omaha with Brick Surface.
3. A short, low.rate Waterway from the
Corn Belt to the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Home Rule Charter for Omaha, with
City Manager form of Government.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
THE WORLD DO MOVE-IT
FAIRLY FLIES.

When 49ers left New York for the Califor-
MIA gold fields, travelling la carte, first news
they heard upon their arrival was that the Civil
war had been fought and won. When they got
back to New York with the stake, Bryan was
running for president.
Now guy gets up in the morning, shaves
in leisureiy manner, breakfasts at his club,
motors down to the hangar at Mineola flying
field and hops off-westward hol Drops onto
the landing field at Omaha for an early luncheon
and fresh package Of cigarets and arrives at
Frisco in time to receipt for the telegram that he
sent announcing his departure from New York.
Returning to New York and dropping into
the club in the evening, friend greets him with:
'Where have you been all afternoon? George
wanted you to run over to Paris with him for
the show this evening" And so it goes
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

price OF a sandwich and a bowl OF
soup. TO help tide over until he can
get into something more substantial
than q former league organizer.
JOHN A. ANDERSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

ned with a Ford. As long as peo-
pie will continue 10 run their auto
mobiles they have no business 10
ask for sympathy ON account OK the
CLIFFORD BILLS. =
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
How to Keep Well
ny On. " A EVANS

Qusstisas esncsrnins Ays,sss. SANTA
tbs~ aat sssvsattea ot disease. ssb-
aittst 10 DE-, Essss BY readers sl
The Bee. viii be sasvsss1 pseseastiy
subiscs ts proper limitation. where .
sssaps1. sA1ssssst envelope 10 -.
closed. d. Evsss VII set nahe
diseases. Address lsttsrs In care Of
The Bee.
copyrish. 1891, by DR.. W. A. Evans.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
Keen Boy Outdoors.

I. D. writes: "My little boy, who
is almost years old, had acidosis
in January. Since that time he has
gained, but has sour breath and is
constipated at times. I give him
prunes, oranges and laXatives, but
feel that he may have acidosis again
He has a hoarseness in his throat
which holds on. 1 give him gargle
of water and soda. Can you help
me?"
REPLY.
Doctors do not feel very sure Of
their ground when advising how to
prevent acidosis Keep him in the
open air as much as possible.
Cereals, bread, vegetables. and
fruits should make up the bulk OF
his diet.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

The Committee of sOoo with its plan of
monthly pledges seem. to be for reform on the
installment plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
BEE SHOE FUND.

When little toes come peeping forth
They get some frosty views,
And cold winds blowing from the north
Make little feet crave shoes;
And here's fund that guarantees
To find glad solution -
That little tootsies shall not freeze
Send in your contribution.
While we were out taking the screen of the
coal window the other day we thought of a
funny story about dusty window pane, but We
are afraid our readers couldn't see through 1t.
When a man calls himself "brainiess IDIOT
he expects his wife TO contradict him.
AFTER-THOUGHT: Give US dollar that
will go further but won't go so fast
PHILO.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12
UNIMPORTANT ITEM.

than Is ducks in one day, but fortunately it
doesn't require him to kill that many.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-12

Here lies at rest old Grocer Dan,
No more he draws his breath,
We know he was an honest man
Because he starved to death.
"How did you make this coffee, dear%
II made it in my new electric percolator"
swell, it's little weak. You better give it
another shock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
HOME CONNECTIONS BIG AID
When Berries Are in Season, Firm
Fruit Is Excellent When Dipped
in Icing or Eondant.

Occasionally it happens that jelly
is too stiff or tough" for the house
keeper to be proud of, for table use.
AS confection, cut up in blocks and
dipped in the sweet chocolate that
comes for the purpose, the unsatisfac-
tory jelly is more than redeemed, sug-
gest home economics specialists of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. Figs, dates, raisins, nuts, and
marshmallows can also be dipped in
chocolate to make wholesome confec-
lions for the children. Sweets of this
kind are especially good as surprises
in the monotonous school lunch box
Another quickly made home sweet
may be had when berries are in sea
son. Firm berries, such as whole
Strawberries, black raspberries, black
berries, and also pieces of pineapple,
or other fairly firm fruit are excellent
when dipped in white icing or fOn-
dant, if they may be served within
three or four hours. Here is sug.
gestion for "a little something" to
serve with lemonade or grape juice
at club meeting. st
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
AUTO CARE DURING SUMMER
Radiator Should Always Be Kept
Filled and at Intervals Flushed
{, Out and Refilled.

During the summer season motorists
should give frequent attention to the
radiator, advises a motor car manu-
facturer, 1t should always be kept
filled, and at intervals it should be
flushed out and filled with clean water.
In connection with efficient operation
Of the cooling system. fan belt ADJUST
ment should be made, for the fan Is
needed In summer. The position of the
spark lever should be watched to see
that it Is kept in an advanced posi-
tion, thus assuring better cooling of
the motor.
Minor parts, such as spring shackies,
wheel bearings, steering connections
and universal Joints, require oiling
more often in summer. 1t is wise to
use heavier grade of lubricating oil
than in .coldernweather, and Oil should
be drained from the motor at intervals
not to exceed every 1000 miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

latter Through a tube ,.until the metal
bali dangling from the. upper end Of
the rod is low enough to hang within
cup formed byvan inverted bellwhich
surmounts the tank cap. $500
The upper end of the rod is bent In
a curve, so. that the metal ball at
tached to its extremity by short
chain may dangle' directly above the
middle of the cup-shaped bell.
The movement Of the automobile
keeps the metal bali constantly swing
ing to and fro. But it cannot, strike
the sides of the bell until the lower
ing of the float in the tank has caused
it to descend to 2 certain point, which
may be determined beforehand by ad-
justment of the float. as-sgls3
Therefore, when the driver hears
the bell ringing it warns him that he
has got only just 50 much gasoline
left And the bell, having Started,
keeps on ringing and demanding lat
tention to the emergency.