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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08

prove of the sentence; but men APP
pear to stand as strongly against
it.
1t represents the first small col
lision of what is destined to be a
great battle between society and
its delinquent or unfit members.
The truth is that society has never
sought to regulate the domestic af-
fairs of husbands and wives or to
tell them how their children are to
be reared. IT really has both a
legal and a moral right to do these
things and may be expected to un-
dertake them whenever it decides
that its own best interests will lie
served by such course.
Society wants children reared
who are healthy and vigorous, and
who will become good citizens and
useful members of the community.
If parents do not rear such chill
dren, nor maintain homes in which
such children can grow up, society
clearly has a right to demand that
they cease rearing children at all.
Parents might resent such inter
ference; but the fact remains that
in a democracy the will of the ma
jority is supreme and every in
dividual must bow to it. Add to
this the known truth that the UNI
fit reproduce most rapidly and
tend to displace the better types of
people in all civilized countries,
and we see the reason why society
may be expected at no distant day
to turn its attention in earnest to
the matter of regulating parent
hood and human life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Nearing Goal of Equality

BY a late ruling, Postmaster
General Hays has given to woman
a new standing in the postal SER
vice. Heretofore they have for
feited their positions if they mar
ried. Henceforth they will not do
so but will continue on precisely
the same footing as before mar
riage.
The ruling in question alludes to
the fact that in many other lines OF
public service, notably in teaching,
women have been and are now be-
ing penalized for marriage by the
loss of their positions. 1t then
continues: "The ruling of Post
master General Hays will set a
precedent in the federal service and
will no doubt have an important
effect in establishing for women
the full rights of citizenship in.
tended by the nineteenth amend.
ment to the constitution"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
New Woman Deemed a Peril


There seems to be a growing
fear in the Methodist Episcopal
Church that the present movement
for the emancipation of woman is
being carried to dangerous ex-
tremes.
At national conference held re-
Gently in Detroit, the Reverend
+. w. Adams, of Massachusetts,,
declared that the new feminism''
is breaking down the American
home. He insisted that it els
drawing the best of our woman
hood from marriage and mother
hood while loose ideals on the per.
manence of marriage are being i'm.
ported by Russian dancers"
There is no very just ground
perhaps for SO sweeping an indict.
ment. Yet the danger which he
sees is certainly present; and by
such accusations as this one, We
should not only be warned, bu,
made careful and vigilant.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Women do Police Duty

A milkmen's strike in New
York City recently took more than
two thousand policemen from their
accustomed beats. Their places
were taken by women who were
generally given places near schools
and especially at times when the
children were assembling or going
home.
They were given a special uni
form, a policeman's whistle, and
full police powers in the matter of
regulating traffic. They have no
clubs but will receive them if it is
found that drivers of trucks and
autos will not obey them other
wise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Another Quarrel Brewing

ANOSuSI 0U0FISl 0EGWlHk
The question Of birth control is
apparently about to become acute
in America. Leaders in the move.
ment have attracted enough at.
tention to call down the denuncia.
ton of certain well-known people
in other fields.
Among these are Archbishop
Hayes Of New York, who argues
that "the laws Of God and man,
science, public policy and human
experience" all condemn birth con.
troll.
Replying, Mrs. Juliet B. Rublee,
vice-chairman of the American
Birth Control League says that
many Of the leading scientists OF
the world actually endorse the
movement.
Before long we shall probably
know what the program of the
league is. If it proposes to reduce
births among che unfit and to en-.
courage them among the fit, it may
be at least worthy of the thought
of right-minded people.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Rabbit Pie

Prepare rabbit, cut into pieces
cook in water until tender with !
cup chopped onions, ] cup finely
cut carrots, salt and pepper. Add
quart of diced potatoes, pour all
into baking dish and sprinkle
with chopped parsley. Cover with
crust, brush top with milk, and
bake about As minutes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
The Problems OF
Home and Family
A Talk with our Wives, Mothers,
and Sisters
Our Homes Not Our Castles

A Denver judge has given an
ignorant mother her choice of Civ.
ing up her five children or submit.
ting to an operation by which she
would be prevented from bearing
others.
From the reports, it appears that
the home is qualid and filthy and
the children undernourished and
stunted.
Women generally, who are ia.
miliar with the case, seem to APP.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
A Rule of Public Service

There is a really perplexing
question involved in the case of the
Congressman from Utica and his
women constituents.
Suppose he differs honestly from
them in his views Of the peace con-
ference or upon any other ques-
ton. Should he stand for his own
convictions or for those Of the peo-
pie who elected him to represent
them? Is it right for him to &C
cept their support and then to en-
deavor in his official capacity to
thwart or defeat their will? Or
can he be justly asked to surrender
his own convictions and to stand
perhaps for causes or principles
which his own conscience disap-
proved?
The answer seems to be that a
representative of the people is
morally bound to put their will
above his own in all circumstances
His power is derived from them
and he can not honorably use ii
against them. If he finds himself
unable to agree with his constitu-
ents, he may resign; but he has nc
right to retain the Office if he does
not represent faithfully the views
of those who have chosen him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Housewives Corner
4 random record of helpful
suggestions for busy home
makers
Celery on Toast

Boil two-inch lengths of celery
for 20 minutes. Drain, heat a
tablespoon Of fat in a pan, then
add the celery. Place over the hot
fire for a short time, stirring con-
stantly until brown. Season to
taste, add a cup Of celery water,
cover and cook slowly 20 minutes,
adding little thickening. Serve
on toast, with a lump Of butter and
a garnish of chopped parsley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
For = Buttsnhsle Edge

When buttonholing an edge
around handkerchiefs, or tea nap
kins, draw single thread at the
ends Of the basted hem. This will
insure a perfectly even button hole
and will enable you to work faster.
The space caused by the drawing
of the thread cannot be detected
after the article is laundered.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Salmon Loaf

Free contents of can of salmon
from skin and bones; chop fine.
Add 2 well-beaten eggs, l cup fine
bread or cracker crumbs, l table
spoon each lemon juice and par
sley, salt and paprika, to taste, and
l tablespoon melted butter. If
necessary add about two table,
spoons milk. Press into q creased
tin and bake in a quick oven twen-
ty minutes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
The Weeks Events
Briefly Told for Women
Readers
Wemen Jolt Congressman

A short time ago, the organized
women of Utica, New York, $1,000
in number, invited their congress-
man to come home from Washing
ton and talk things over. He
came, apparently expecting to find
a small group of social butterflies
wishing to be entertained. In
stead he found big opera hall
overdowing with women who were
interested in the peace conference
and insisting that he stand for it
uncompromisingly at Washington.
They reminded him of his pre-
election promise to observe his
constituents wishes and proceeded
to tell him what these wishes were.
He became nettled and answered
that he had never knowingly
promised to obey the wishes of his
constituents. The chairman re-
piled that they were glad to learn
their mistake and would remember
it when the next election came
around. Then he hastily recon-
sidered, agreed to do as the women
wished, and returned to Washing
ton bearing resolution addressed
to the president, as well as tip to
his colleagues in Congress as to
what they might be on the look
out for from the women at home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Giblet Grsvy


Boil eissard and put through
food chopper with raw liver and
heart. Put into pan, after remov-
ing fowl and part Of drippings.
Cook a tablespoon onion juice
with giblets S minutes, stirring
constantly. Add 2 tablespoons
dour mixed in 2 cups cold water,
and a little chopped parsley.
Veal Birds
Cut veal outlet into required
portions and slice each one through
the center. Spread one-half with
a layer Of bread dressing. Lay the
other half on top and tie with
cord to keep in shape. Fry in hot
drippings and remove strings be-
fore serving.
When hands are badly soiled do
not irritate the skin by briskly
brushing with soap suds or cleans
ing pastes. Rub the hands with
olive oil or any fat, then wipe off
as much grease as possible with
soft paper or an old rag and wash
the hands with warm water and
soap.
Sweet cream added to caramel
cake filling will prevent it from
sugaring. 4
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Famous Home to be Sold .

Sunderland House, one of Eng
lands most mag nifcent mansions
home of her who was once Consuelo
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08

The first woman doctor has set
up practice in Hong-Kong, China.
She is a Chinese woman, DIR.
Hoashoo, who graduated in Edin-
burgh, Scotland.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08

Miss Mary E. W. Risteau, who
was elected to serve in the Mary
land assembly in November, is a
farmer and has been in charge of
a three hundred acre farm for
some years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Cream Candy

Add a bit of water to 2 cups of
sugar; boil with 8 tablespoons vim
egar and l teaspoon cream of tar
tar, without stirring, until brittle
when tried in cold water. Add l
teaspoon lemon extract; pour out
quickly on buttered plates. When
cool enough to handle pull white,
and cut into pieces.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08
Farm Girl Becomes Lawmaker

A woman, Miss Mary b. Ris-
teau, was elected to the Maryland
legislature last month. She des-
cribes herself as ga farmer and a
democrat and more used to run
ming tractors than the ship Of
state. She seems to be energetic
and capable, declaring, II have
been doing a mans job on the
farm and | intend to do mans
job in the legislature.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08

Apply spirits of camphor with a
soft cloth to scratches on furniture
and they will quickly disappear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-12-08

Sweet cream added to caramel
cake filling will prevent it from
sugaring.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
Fisures and Fementations.

g EVENTf-hvc years ago. with youthful irasci-
- bility, the United States forth the insist
cnt slogan "Fifty-four Forty Fight" 1t in
the halls OF Congress that the phrase originated and
although it probably little more than fortu-
ous aterativeness that caused the inclusion of the
hnal word the public caught the war fever and it
was only after delicate negotiations with Great
Britain that the northwest boundary of land
set at 40 degrees 3s7 miles south of the
latitude eamored for.
Today we confronted by two sets of figures
that prove ratios of lengthy contention. namely
$50 and "Io-Io-7" They represent the naval
strengths OF the United States Great Britain and
Japan as called for in the suggestions of Mr..
Hughes and the Nipponesc estimates submitted in
rebuttal
To Americans the insistence of the Japanese
delegates, instructed the hot Pacific cables on
the ten and seven balance seems one calculated to
deadlock the arms limitation parley, evidence of
an underlying anxiety for the maintenance by the
Mkado of strong naval force. Our citizenry
might be pardoned for loud support of the Hughes
proposal, back of which, all accounts from the par
ley session assure, the American representatives
stand adamantine.
But nothing of the sort has occurred. As the
days pass, everyone remains tranquil in and out of
print trusting implicitly in the Secretary of State
and his colleagues at the conference board to ad-
here to the original terms. 1t is a tribute to the
staunch Americansm of delegates and another
instance of the unprompted sense of national cour-
tesy to foreigners sojournihg here.
While the Japanese put forward counter-sug-
gestons and reams of expert figuring to support
their claims for a more generous allowance in the
apportionment game, the charmed chains of nu-
merals 1858" and "Io-Io-7" FIX the eyes of scores
of millions of Americans several times day. But
there beligerent suffixes invented and the
international subcommittee of naval experts con-
tinue sauvcly excogitating amid stream of polite
public comment which would certainly seem lady
like to the blusterers Of 1886.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
S&Pe4 Cburt Letters to The Heralek
G>GSH8sSk$8l~N 1DRnSsY3@1FS1Aea Fs#a

a physical resurrection. Simple
faith" too, is unsatisfactory.
So i turn TO science for the last
word on the subject. Sir A. Conan
Doyle. an English scientist. says:
Il have made personal appeals to
at least one great leader Of science
to examine the facts, however su-
perficially, without any success.
while Sir William Crookes appealed
to Sir George Stokes. the secretary
of the Royal Society. one OF the
most bitter opponents of the move
ment TO come down to his labora-
tory and see the psychic force at
work. but he took no notice. What
weight has science OF that sort? IL
can only be compared to that theo-
logical prejudice which caused the
ecclesiastics in the days of Gslileo
to refuse to look through the tele-
scope which he held out to them
1t is possible to write down the
names of fifty professors in great
seats Of learning who have exam
ined and Endorsed these facts, and
the list would include many of the
greatest intellects which the world
has produced in our time-Flamma-
riono- Lambroso, Richet and Russel
Wallace, Willie Reichel. Myres
James Lodge and Crooks. There
fore The facts have been endorsed
by the only science that has the
right to express an opinion. / have
never, in my thirty years of expert
ence, known one single scientific
man who went thoroughly into this
matter who did not end by accept
ing the Spiritual solution" (See
The Vital Message" pages 1854
Just what the evidences of a fu-
ture life are (from a scientific point
of viewD can not, of course, be
given in short letter. There is
ample literature on the subject for
those who may be Interested
enough to investigate.
w. s CLINGAN.
Darlington, Md
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
A Deathless Alliance?

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
The purpose of the. Anglo-Ja-
panese alliance is to maintain peace
and order in the Far East. 1t has
been serving its sole purpose as a
sentinel of peace To abandon the
alliance means to destroy II. The
Japanese are not war-like. Why
should they kill the sentinel of
peace?
The Anglo-Japanese alliance ac-
tually exists and shall continue to
be so forever. 1t does not termi-
nate in June. 1922. as il is clearly
stated in a clause of the treaty.
In England, the public opinion
supports itJ continuance. Mr.. Lloyd
George. together with the House of
Commons. approves 1t. The dele
gate from New Zealand also is an
advocate for it. The existence of
the alliance cannot be terminated
merely by the opinion of an editor
of the London Times. The sentinel
of peace will not be pierced through
with the pen point, however sharp
and fierce it might be.
Beware, oh America! The Anglo
Japanese alliance stands for peace.
This sentinel is facing the conti-
nent OF Asia. never toward America.
This faithful sentinel cannot and
will not point his dagger behind
him.
B. SASHIDA.
Editor of the Japanese American.
San Francisco, Cal.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
JUDGED By Stern Standards.

W/oMENS introduction into the world of
w the result of her enfranchisement
has bec> attended by some acts which come under
the category of plain mean. Many incensed males
have given up little courtesies of the highway and
business Office which formerly accentuated the
differentiation between the sexes socially. The
women have responded nobly by going into politics
hammer and tongs gaining distinction and Offices,
making twelve good men and true" more or
less empty phrase and in general exhibiting an
ability to place themselves on equal higher
footing most disturbing to the cxponents of the
jejune place in the home" theory.
Significant evidence that the fair and potent
sex is being admitted doorway BY doorway to the
inner sanctnms of male principle and action comes
in back-handcd way in the recent dispatches
Mile. Suzanne Lenglcn, deposed court star has
been termed "unsportsmanlRe" by the secretary of
the French Tennis Association, who recently re-
signed the result of disputes her conduct
during her disastrous matches on American soil
The gist of his statement is contained in his
expressed reluctance to voice opinion tending
to asperse the honor of There you have
it. In the world of sports where the strctest of
codes prevails, is being received on a par
with man. She be termed "quitter" or a
game 'un" she show yellow streak" or
red-blooded courage IN contests. And it is as
serious charge which places her in the category
of the "quitter" would be similar imputaton
against football player, runner, pugilist.
But few decades since, a young woman was
really too unconventional if she did not indulge in
fain,ing fits when the bad news camcsor on sighter
pretext Now, if she faints, the drastic resuscita-
tive methods which embrace the water pail and if
necessary the pulmotor to be indicated. A
few years since, if she grew angry in a game
and withdrew it was nothing more, perhaps, than
gesture of charming pettshness Now, she is a
gutter" and across her record not only in the
particular sport but in the world at large must
be blazoned bar sinister by the heradic college
of athletics.
This seems all it should be- But it is to be
hoped that the day will when the
ladies respond to ofenses with doubled fist and
speed-propellcd The uncivil street con-
ductor would be in peril Of his life, the sneering
ward boss would sustain such jots as might call
for the ambulance.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
WORLD sPECIFICkTIoNS
FOR PORTLAND CEMENT.

The specifications that the vari-
Gus countries Of the world use in
buying portland cement have been
summarized in chart that has
just been issued by the Bureau Of
Standards OF the Department of
Commerce.
Cement is an international build
ing material and thirty-two coun-
tries OF the world have specifica-
tions for portland cement. twenty
Of which differ in important de-
tails from each other. Twenty-Five
others use the specifications of
other countries in assuring the
quality OF the cement used in con-
struction within the country. and
many others accept the cement II
IL passes the tests Of the country
In which IL is made.
Though the specifications differ
In details and values. they include
the same kind OF tests in most
cases These are tests for chemical
composition. specific gravity. hne-
ness Of grinding. setting time
soundness and tensile and COM
pressive strength.
In this country. there Is one
universal specification for portland
cement. which has been adopted BY
the commercial interests. testing
engineers as well as the govern
ment
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
Jap View of Naval Ratio.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
The ratio 5-5-3 of the naval
strength should not be confused
with the ratio of future strength.
Children canot be counted as SOL
diers of today.
The exisxting strength of navies
between England and the United
States is not SIS. No matter what
nationality calculates, no matter
what measurement one may use'
they are not equal. The fact can
not be ignored.
Whether England and the United
States are in harmony or not on this
ratio, I'VE have nothing to do. Yet
the United States and England
to force Japan because of their
own agreement.
An American propagandist call
Ing himself Neutral Statesman.
says that the Hughes plan was
made in public after the agree
ment was reached between England
and the United States. II SO. there
should not be any dissent in "prin-
ciple and in spirit" between the
two nations.
The principle of equality is an
ideal. Italy insits upon 1t for her
self. America has realised 1T with
England. The principle Of Unequal
ity effects national honor. This
cannot be infringed upon. Japan
will agree with the idea of con-
ciliation, only when she believes
national defense to be adequate.
The calculation Of national defense
must be determined by Japan her
self.
Japan has no right to submit to
the proposal which ignores facts
The Washington herald., 1921-12-02
To Hughes Defense.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
cannot permit to go unanswered
the letter Of November 2s, signed
'Veritss," appearing in these col
umns, wherein she deprecates the
well-earned praise which all true
Americans, without regard to party
affiliation, bestowed upon our Sec
retary of State. Mr.. Hughes. after
his masterful and lucid presenta-
tion OF the position of our govern
ment at the FIRST meeting of the
disarmament conference. Her rea-
soning Is as novel and startling as
the action of Mr.. Hughes
She says 1T was a case of open
covenants openly arrived at with
a vengeance; but who, pray, coined
the pbrase? Mr.. Hughes had his
proposal all proposed. Why should
he not?" That Mr.. Wilson had nc
carefully prepared proposal, and
look at the resultr That after the
experience of Mr.. Wilson II surely
was easy enough for Mr. Hughes
to know better" That even though
Mr.. Hughes proposal was unequivo.
cal and made with no attempt al
evasion. she asks lis that anything
to his credit?"
OF course, as Veritas says, Every
body knows that 1t is just as i'm.
portant to know how not to ot
something as to know how to dc
it, but the difficulty is to know
just when weSshould or should not
do thing. Mr.. Wilson merely fol.
lowed the history of which he hac
the most intimate knowledge. Blu,
hat
ticed" what Mr.. Wilson preached
before the Versailles conference, ant
has not only known how to do thai
which Veritas implicitly admits 4,
the right thing, but when to do II
and. what Is still more important
has done IT, Veritas dismisses thi.
with the remark that he had tn,
record Of the last administration
before him" and asks, why should
he not do everything right?'
i would ask veritas, Did not Mr.
Wilson have before him the recorC
OF the many similar conference.
antedating the Versailles Confer
ence, with which he was undoubt
edly as conversant as Mr.. Hughe,
was with the record of the las
administration? But merely be
cause Mr.. Hughes has the addition
al record" of the last administr.
ton, she intimates, when she con
cludes her letter with, Il believe IL
giving credit when credit is due.
that all true lovers of America, Re
publicans and Democrats alike, a.
well as the press of foreign nations
who Gas she expresses IT. are .'slop,
ping over In fulsome praises of Mr.
Hughes" have lacked sperceptioi
and. although the praise is war
ranted, ii has been misdirected.
R. r. F.