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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1922-07-07
EDITORIAL
THE DEATH OF RATHENEAU

Through the dastardly assassina-
ton of DR.. Walter Ratheneau, the
German Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Germany herself has lost her best
statesman and most able leader, while
the world at large has been deprived
of one of the few men upon whose
great ability and clear vision it's re-
construction depends. Ratheneau
was also self-conscious and cour-
ageous Jew. But it is not the loss to
the Jewish people, but rather the
loss to the German Republic and to
the world at large that stands out
conspicuously in the assassination.
During the war and since the war
Ratheneau achieved marvellous re-
suits for his "Fatherland." Yet, his
great ability, his selfless and uncal-
culating patriotism and his tremend-
GUS sacrifices in behalf of Germany
did not save him from the dastardly
designs upon his life. On the con-
trary, they probably proved his down.
fall, for the crime was committed in
the name and at the behest of Ger
man reactionism. Whether the blow
was aimed chiefly at Ratheneau the
leader of the liberal government, or
at Ratheneau the Jew, it is not easy
to say. There can be no doubt, how
ever, of the fact that he was singled
out particularly as victim of mon
archical terror because he was Jew,
for reactionism and anti-Semitism
have always gone hand in hand.
The fact that most of the murders
which have been committed in Ger
many against leaders and defenders
of liberalism since the war have been
Jews is certainly no mere accident.
The same or similar sinister forces
that plotted secretly the assassina-
ton Of Ratheneau unquestionably
were instrumental also in bringing
about the death of other liberal lead
ers like that of Rosa Luxembourg.
Gustav Landauer, Kurt Eisner and
others. The ability and power of
these undoubtedly influenced greatly
the reactionary murderers in their
choice of victims. For, it is but rea-
sonable to assume that the ablest
leaders Of liberalism would concern
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reactionists most and that their re-
moval would be planned first. Yet,
the miserable propaganda that the
German anti-Semites have carried on
since the war and the attempt to
make the Jews responsible for the
defeat of Germany and the downfall
of the German monarchy could have
no other effect than that of drawing
the ire and hatred of the monarch
lists and the reactionaries generally
upon the Jews, more particularly up
on those Jews whose conspicuous abil-.
ity had placed them in the position of
leadership. ,s
The death of Ratheneau once more
emphasizes the precarious position in
which our people find themselves. 1t
once more accentuates the Jewish
tragedy and the pathetic popularity
that the Jew is always singled out as
a target, no matter what attitude he
assumes. If he is liberal, then he is
blamed for his liberalism; if he is
conservative, his conservatism is held
against him. If he takes no sides,
then he is not patriotic and public
spirited enough to show any concern
for his fellow-citizens. In short, it
does not really make any difference
what the Jew does or does not do.
Anti-Semites and reactionists seek
his extinction just because he is a
Jew.
Naive optimism, seeking for the
silver lining in the dark cloud, will
probably point to the fact that the
assassination of Ratheneau will serve
xxyh01acN1ooa n fho 1ihaxo1
nations that have in recent years
permitted the spread Of anti-Semitic
propaganda in their midst. For the
thought must occur to anyone who
has any knowledge whatever of con-
ditions in Germany that Ratheneau,
of all German leaders in the present
regime, certainly deserved a better
fate of his country than that of the
assassin's bullet. His selfess services
and sacrifices and his tremendous
achievements brought untold benefits
to the German people. That his bene-
factions were thus suddenly and
criminally brought to an end and
that the German Republic was de-
prived of it's ablest leader, the blame,
it can readily be seen, rests in no
small measure with the German gov
eminent itself, for permitting the
spread of anti-Semitic propaganda.
Optimism may, therefore, with some
show of reason and logic, foresee and
foretell because of Ratheneau's death,
a saner course on the part of liberal
and enlightened nations which have
been altogether too lax and too len
lent in their attitude to anti-Semi-
tism Yet. Jewish history and exneri-
ence, extending over a period OF
thousands of years make such optim-
istic deductions from current events
exceedingly doubtful.
Mendel SLIDER.
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So Macmillan Harden is the Sec

So Maximillian Harden is the Sec
ond of Germany's great Liberals to
be the victim Though Harden for
tunately survived the attack) of the
reactionaries. It is no mere accident
that the Jews, Rathenau and Harden,
were Liberals, just as it is no accident
that the Anti-Semites and the reac-
tionaries are one and the same. Per-
haps when it is too late the German
Junkers will realize what they owe to
the Jews, and how great is Germany's
need for it's Jewish men of affairs. 1t
is symptomatic of the lack of vigor
Of the present German government
that Harden, who during the imperial
regime, was safe from attack fell a
victim to violence in Republican Ger
many.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1922-07-07

The recent convention of the Zion
list Organization of America marked
the twenty-fifth anniversary of Zion
list activity in America. In honor of
the occasion a special anniversary
number of the "New Palestine" the
official organ, in English, was pub
lished. The issue is well worth pre-
serving, containing some very fine
articles and giving an intimate
glimpse of the inner life of Zionist
activity in America. History that is
being written under ones gaze is
never easy to appraise. The Anniver-
sary number helps one to summarize
the quarter of century of Zionist
work in America.
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We would have preferred that there
be no Jews on the committee appoint
ed by Harvard University to inves-
tigate the question of percentage ad-
mission Of Jewish students. Some
how, Jewish interests never fare well
when Jews are on committees of in
vestigation. The Jew, to show that
he is entirely unbiased must be more
fair than the fairest, and in that way
Jewish interests suffer, Morgenthau's
Polish Investigation and even Sam
uels would have been of more serv-
ice to the Jew had non-Jews made
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THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

immigration restriction propaganda
is as unfair and un-American as it
is relentless. It is part of the hys-
terra acquired from the war, about
the only thing America has acquired
from the war. Of course, it will pass,
as hysteria always passes. Mean
while, many deserving immigrants
are kept out by the harsh laws that
have been forced through Congress,
and many of those who have been
able to enter, thanks to the irritated
public opinion created by the restric-
tionists,, will be all the harder to
Americanize as they should be.
The other day the will of William
Rockefeller, John DIS older brother
was filed, revealing that the entire
estate was left to his family and none
for charity or the public good. Like
John D., William made his fortune
in Standard Oil, but unlike his brother
none of it was spent for research
work to prevent human ills or to i'm
prove society. Evidently he did not
agree with King Solomon who said:
"a good name is better than precious
OIL" for William Rockefeller was so
busy with the oil that he had not time
to think about the name he is leav-
ing to posterity. Even the secular
press has commented with surprise at
his failure to bequeath anything for
public welfare. Somehow it is recog-
nized that the fortune which is raised
through intercourse and dealing with
society, should in part, at least, re-
vert to society. There is already
law making inheritance taxes obliga-
tory. There should at least be a moral
obligation on anyone who makes a
will to remember some of the count.
less worthy causes that are always. in
need Of support. When one thinks
of the good that could be done by
legacies of the right kind, and Of the
glory perfectly legitimate, too) they
would reflect on the memory of the
testator, one realizes what a pity it
is for everybody concerned that there
are so many selfish, public-ignoring
wills.
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naturalized, were willing to return
to Poland, thus helping the cause of
the Allies? Did any stigma attach
to them on being exempted, as Aliens,
from serving in the American army?
Or was that true only during the
war?
The Journal also makes much of
the statement 81 was disappointed in
this country, as most immigrants are
during the first year. However, l
have since made good" We fail to
see the crime in the above admis-
sion. The immigrant arrives at over
crowded Ellis Island, meets, as a
rule, bureaucratic officials, who treat
him more like an animal than a
human being. Such i'll treatment has
been described in magazines, is con-
fessed by the immigration Officials
themselves and has been denounced
even in Congress. The Immigrant
then settles in some large city where
he sees political corruption, graft,
disregard of law and other abuses so
fragrant, that really progressive
newspapers are the loudest in con-
demning them. What wonder that
immigrants, many of whom come
with highly idealized views of Amer
lea, are disappointed with their first
impressions Of this country?
But this particular immigrant, in
stead Of leaving America from dis
appointment or for economic rea-
sons, as many do, "sticks it through"
Having had the opportunity of meet
ing the better type of American, such
as presumably are to be found on COL
lege faculties, he discovers the sterl-
ing American qualities, which even
the faults can not obscure. He has
been able to strike the balance be-
tween the good in American life and
the bad, and he realizes that in spite
Of it's faults America is the best coun-
try on earth. If such development in
an immigrant is wrong, if he is I'M
welcome as a citizen because he saw
the disappointing in American life
before he saw the good, then all our
talk about Americanization is, to say
the least, hypocritical. How can you
hope to win the immigrant and make
him feel that he will be a welcome
son of his adopted land, if we look
upon him with suspicion when he
comes, and question his motives when
he stays? How can you Americanize
him with such treatment?
There is more in the Journals edi-
torial that is puzzling. For instance
we read eve give his kind vote
within period so brief as to be ludi-
crous, whereas the American born
here requires twenty-one years Of
education in American environment
before he can VOTE" What delight
full way of disappearing, by con-
fusing age with education as pre-
requisites for citizenship! But who
makes the best citizen? Is it Carl
Schurz Gan immigrant whom the
Journal praises), or the Kentucky or
North Carolina mountaineer, Ameri-
can born for many generations (and
probably believing that Lincoln is
still President)? Who understands
better what America means? Is it
men like the late Lord Bryce, or the
ex-patriate Aston? Compare an i'm
migrant like Jacob Riis, Oscar Straus
or Steinmetz, with an American
aristocrat, who for an alliance with
effete European nobility, sells his
American birth-right. Who indeed is
the better American? But why multi
ply illustrations to prove that some
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cruI5 SIas'S~'
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Sept. %: Sabbath School at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Lesson subject:-Senior Division:
Jacob wrestles with the Angel
This lesson deals with the significance
Of Jacobs struggle being by the river
Jabbok. Why he was left alone, the
parallel Of his experience with ours.
what is the -threefold answer to
prayer and why Jacob was so insist
ent that Esau receive his present.
Studies for the Primary division,
"Tithes and Offerings"
W, 7. Winslow, Supt.
Bible Study at II A. NJ, Leader, Martha
johnson
No Prayer meeting this week.
All are cordially invited to come and
study with usA
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
Wheat $1,000 Years Old


Wheats which are known TO have
Deen used by primitive man 10000 to
Io,ooO years ago and which are still
cultivated In certain parts of the world
form part of the new exhibit of cul-
tiVated wheats which have recently
Deen added to the economic collection
OF Field Museum of Natural History
at Chicago
Modern cultivated wheats from vari-
Gus parts of the world complete the
exhibit. Most of the wheats have beon
acquired through the cooperation of
the office of cereal investigation of tbe
department of Agriculture. This de-
partment is constantly engaged in
growing new and old varieties of wheat
IN order to determine their suitabilitv
under various conditions in the United
States.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22

So far the political cam
paign in the northern part OF
the state has been very quiet,
although in the south whence
both gubernatorial candidates
hail the fireworks have been
going for some weeks. Alex
ander, democratic nominee,
who spent 200 days in Pull
man cars when governor and
travelled so much that he be-
came known as the wander
ing Jew, has swung away
from the south, probably to
get away from the thunder of
c. c. Moore, farmer and re-
publican candidate, and is
enjoying himself in the north
speeches and prom
ises. The campaign is young
yet and much is yet to be
heard about Moses promises
If former years and his uncan-
~ ways of keeping them.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22

school with 1872 pupils, one
teacher having as many as GO.
Rathdrum has seven teachers
for an enrolment of 1874 in
the grade school. These fl
cures may be found worthy of
study by patrons and trustees
in considering the financial
policy of the district in future
years.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
Church Announcements
COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH

COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH
Services next Sunday evening will
begin one-half hour earlier than
during the summer months. The
league will hold devotional hour at
$3.50, and the song and pr, aching
service will be at 7:3c Morning
services and Sunday School as before
Sunday, Oct. 18th, will be observed
as Rally Day by the Sunday School.
Mrs. M. b. Layton was elected
uperintendant OF the Home Depart
ment OF the Sunday School at the
board meeting Wednesday night.
Mrs. Geo. Laird was elected presi-
dent OF the Ladies Aid society at the
regular meeting last week.
New corners and strangers are
invited to all the services
Come.
j. Q. Harvey, Pastor.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22

THE board of county com
missioners is to be congratu-
lated upon having gradually
wiped out a large floating in
debtedness during the past
two or three years. With the
saving of interest thus effect
ed and the economies achiev-
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22

ldaho's apportionment Of $97, AL
10 from the department of agriculture
for maintenance support Of schools
was received at the offire Of Governor
Davis Sept. 10. This money is rs
per cent of The total earnings OF
ldaho's national forests for the fiscal
year Of 1921 1922.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
If the local school district

If the local school district
could adopt the large class or
double-grade system obtain
ing in the Occur d'Alene and
Post Falls schools, greater
progress could be made in
solving the heavy outstanding
warrant problem. Post Falls
has six teachers in the grades
with an enrolment of 100
pupils. Occur d'Alene has
five teachers in the Bryan
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
CATHOLIC CHURcH

1st Sunday. of the month, no Mass: 2nd
and 4th Sundays, Mass at II O'Clock; 3rd and
9Th Sundays, Mass at o'clock.
Doctrinal Instructions for the children nv
announcement. ~
Non-Catholics are always welcome at al,
services. ID. L. McElligott. Pastor
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22

ed through the cooperation of
the various officials the board
has been enabled to reduce
the tax levy despite a million
dollar stu mp in the valuation.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
The KEY THAT UNLoCKs THE DOOR
TO LONG LIVING.

The men of eighty-fve and ninety
years of age are not the rotund, well.
fed, but thin spare men. who live on
slender diet. Be as careful as he
Will, however. man past middle age
Will occasionally eat too much or OF
some article of food not suited to bis
constitution. causing indigestion or
constipation and will need dose OF
Chamberlain's Tablets to move his
bowels and invlgorate his stomach.
When this is done, there is no reason
why the average man should not live
to ripe old age. Sep adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-22
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-10

owen !. Granville was born Sept.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-10
Jewell.

Miss Naylo Clark of Slater arrived
Friday to visit her friend, Gladys Hot
tel
Miss Esther Millett left Saturday for
Waterloo to spend the week end with
Ter friend, Miss Hazel Travis.
Miss Marian Bonner came down
from Webster City Friday to visit rcla-
|tives
Mrs. S. O. Hytland aof Webster City
visited friends here Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Kinser and Mrs. Stanley
Chenault were Webster City visitors
Saturday.
Mrs. a. A. Hotel and sister, Miss
Leila Millett. were Dcs Moines visitors
Thursday.
Jim Sawyer visited in Gilbert Thurs
day.
Mr.. ami Mrs Leonard Baker have
rented the Mrs. Myrtle Riley house and
have begun housekeeping.
The class in public school music at
the college. accompanied by their III
,tructor, Miss Emma Knudson. went to
Fort Dodge Wednesday to visit the
music classes in the school there.
Joe Lohrman OF Ellsworth visited be-
tween trains here Saturday.
Austin Mckinley of Ames spent Sun
day with his parents, Rev. and Mrs
G. A. Mckinley.
G. w. Foval left Tuesday to visit
his farm in the Red River Valley IN
Minnesota. and to look after things OH
the place.
Miss Leila Millett returned nome
from Story City Wednesday where she
visited her friend. Miss Bess Myrah.
Miss Bess Brinnick is enjoying Il
weeks vacation from her duties at the
Record Office.
Miss Carol Williams went to Mt
AYR Saturday to spend her vacation
with her parents.
Miss Jennie Cordcs went to Nanrar
Friday to spend her vacation with her
parents.
April 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-10

$1O1.5j account of error in assessment ;
Henry c. Graham, personal tax, Free
dom Twp. $4.24, account of World War
Vet. Motion carried, all members vot.
ing aye.
Bond of J. A. Dunkel contractor for
hridges-items l to 1G inc. and Is and
10 was presented and on motion made
and carried approved.
f! Auditing bills occupied the balance
j Of the forenoon.
! Adjourned to 1 p. nj.
Afternoon SessiOn-March 8, 1922.
The board of supervisors re-convened
as per adjournment with all members
present.
Road work and auditing bills occu-
pied the afternoon.
Adjourned to March 3. 1922.
March 8. 1922.
The board of supervisors Of Hamil-
ton County, Iowa, met on the above
cate as per adjournment, with all men,
iRfS present.
On motion made and carried the fol-
lowing schedule prices for road work
for year 1922 was made.
Road dragging So cents per mile
round trip.
Truck and tractor operator OH main
tcilancc work 30 cents per hour; Nain-
tainer operator 40 cents per hour
Tractor operator, Oh grading work 60
cents per hour; Grader operator on
grading work 80 cents, per hour.
Auditing bills occupied the balance OF
the forenoon.
Adjourned to p. III.
Afternoon Session-Marcf Q, 1922.
The board of supervisors re-cOnvened
as per adjournment with all members
present.
On motion made and carried Char
les u. Glaman was appointed constable
of Lyon Township to fill vacancy, same
to take effect as sOOn as said Glamall
has filed proper bond with the county
auditor.
Road and drainage work occupied
the afternoon.
Adjourned to March 10. 1922.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-10

5, 1914, in Norway ana died April 5,
1922, at the age of Is years. Mr.. Gran
Vile came to America in 1861; and set
tied in Chicago. where he lived n few
years. He moved to Iowa in 1890 and
located on his farm southwest of Stan
Hope, where he lived until few years
ago, when he moved to Stanhope. He
was united IN marriage with Mary
Johnson April II. 1873, at Clermont
Iowa. To this union five SONS were
born, two dying in infancy. Mrs.
Granville preceded him in death April
IL, 1897. Mr.. Granville has been a
member of the Lutheran church from
childhood and was devoted worker
for his Master. He had suffered the
last two months with asthma and
dropsy, and all that loving hands could
do was done for him. He was bright
and cheerful throughout his illness and
up to the evening before his death was
his usual self Three SONS, Hclnan
Albert and Martin. and five grand
children, all of Stanhopc, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Rengheim, besides a large
number of other relatives are left to
mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at the Lutheran church. Rev.
Oppedal officiating. The remains were
taken to Helmcr, ILL.,, where burial
" i'll he made beside his wife.
The sympathy of the friends is cN,
tended to the family in their loss.
April 8.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-10
GOVERNORS I: ! SEE
FARM SUCCESSES Ct
Farmers Have Turned the
Corner" Say Opinions
Sent to Eastern In.
quirer.
BELIEVED ACCURATE
Show That Conditions ir
Various Sections are
Favorable.

New York. April 1O-Conviction tina t
the farmers of the United States have
turned tic corncr'a and are now started
on the road to normally prosperous con-
ditions was the consensus OF statements
by governors of leading agricultural
states just made public here.
The assurances were given in res
ponse to an inquiry by Il. A. Strout to
ascertain the facts concerning the
agricultural states representative
of all sections of the country, from
New England to the plains states of
the Middle West and from the Great
Lakes to Virginia and the Mississippi.
From Many Places
In making these reports public, Mr..
StrOut expressed the belief that they
reflected accurately widespread con-
dition extending throughout the farm
ing states from tne Atlantic scaboard
to the Rocky Mountains.
Some of the governors not only as
serted that the farming situation was
improved but forecast imminent i'm
provemcnt in the industry generally.
Ohio Man Pleased
One of the most optimistic of the
statements came from Governor Harry
L. Davis. of Ohio, who telegraphed:
Our Department of Agriculture has
made survey Of farm conditions in
Ohio. Glad to advise that agricul-
turally Ohio farmers are on the up
grade. Improvement in price of farm
products and improved marketing con-
ditions have given Ohio farmers re-
newed hope and 1922 gives every in
dication of being Il more prosperous
year than the past.
"Ohio is in as sound condition as any
state in the union. We have turned the
corner and are going forward agricul-
turally, industrially and commercially