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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

these importatiOns were sold to I'M
porters. They were put upon the mar
ket here at prices just under the price
of the American product. thus demand
ing of the consumer almost as much
as he would have to pay for the DOM
este article.
Mr.. Hoover says the expenditure OF
$1,000, 100000 by the railroads for i'm
proyements and equipment would give
employment to 100000 or 100000 men.
and he is right about it. 1t would be
a great thing for the country. And if
the $1,000, 100000 worth OF compete
tive manufactured goods--American
valuation-that are imported each
year were made in our own fac
tories and shops it would give employ
ment to from l,5OO, 900 to 100000 men,
and these men, with their families,
would become good consumers, thus adj
ding perhaps 100000 or 1O,O0O,OOO
of good consumers where 100000 or
1O,OOO,OOO poor consumers now exist.
Moreover, the impetus given to industry
and business by the profitable employ
ment Of these men would create a bet
ter demand for practically everything
produced in this country, thus stimulat-
ing both production and consumption.
Under such conditions it is very prob
able that the consumption Of meat
would be increased the per cent which
Mr.. Hoover says is needed.
Yet congress fiddles away and Presi-
dent Harding repeats his unsupported
statement, which is refuted by cxper-
fence, that We cannot sell to country
unless We buy from them. We can
sell anywhere il we can sell cheaper
than our competitors and we can sell
nowhere unless and until we can do
that. Look to the domestic market
and then do our best to break into the
markets of the world, which it is going
to be harder and harder to enter, be-
cause We cannot produce as cheaply as
other countries on account of the nigh
err standard of wages paid here.
A fair impost duty will protect the
producer and not put a hardship upon
the consumer. Such duty must be
laid with regard for the cost Of prOduc-
ton here and abroad.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

James G.. Blaine's old congressional
district in Maine went Republican on
Monday by majority cut down from
19,257 in 1920 to 1000 in 1922, a loss
Of nearly two-thirds, and serious
warning to Republicans in the big cleo
ton coming.-Arthur Brisbane.
Brisbane is trying to scare some
body, but as nobody expects the re-
publican party to ever again get a
ma Ority as it did two years ago there
will be no surprise at the normal re.
publican majority in the Third Maine
district. Brisbane might have put 1t
this way: flames G. Blaine's old
congressional district in Maine went
republican Monday by majority in
creased from 1000 in 1916 to 1000 in
1922, gain Of go per cent But leave
it to Brisbane to tell only so much of
the truth as best serves his purposes.
He now wants to make it appear that
the people of Maine are against the
four-power pact. Why, Hughes ma
jority in the entire state in 1916 was
only 5,3ss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

As a step toward buSineSs-lile bal
ance sheet for thc government, the
navy department has completed an in
ventory of all its ships and other prop
crty. II finds that the cost of all
vessels, built and building, and all
shore stations and other equipment on
land January /. 1922. was $3,OS2. 7O7.
sos. If the other departments follow
the lead of Secretary DENLY the people
will soon know what they have invest
I'd in the federal machine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

In reading the clippings from differ
ent exchanges over the state one is
quite easily convinced that there are
q number of bolsheviks among the
newspaper men of Iowa.-Logan OBJ
server.
Some newspapers are quite proficient
IL handling the branding iron. They
assume to brand everybody and every
thing not to their liking. The Free
man j Journal resents the statement
that there are a number of bolsheviks
among the newspaper men Of Iowa.
We do not believe there is a single one.
The Logan editor is simply trying to
|appear different and is rejoicing
that he is not like the others. How
ever, we'll bet those best acquainted
with him will admit that he will bear
watching. 1t is becoming fashionable
Ito charge those with whom we dis
agree with being bolshevists. During
the war we called them pro.Germans
and traitors, but now is time for
clear thinking and clean talking and
nothing can be gained by questioning
the patriotism and Americanism OF
good men merely because they cannot
see as we do. The newspapers OF Iowa
are loyal to the state and nation and
those who assert otherwise are deal
ing in rubbish.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

An anthropologiSt has discovered
that the barnyard fowl dates back to
200 3. c. Judging by the taste of
some. it must be several times older
than that-Cedar Falls Record.
Say. Lars. are you trying to make
all the boys cnvious? What do you
know about the taste of barnyard
fowl, anyhow? Has somebody been
telling you?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

There is now some talk Of Herbert
Hoover being candidate for United
States senator against Hiram Johnson,
hut it is hardly likely that Mr.. Hoover
would leave his place in the cabinet
to make such contest. If there is
anybody who could defeat johnson in
California, Mr.. Hoover could do it,
but Johnson has been the most popu-
lar man in the state for many years.
However, Judging from reports coming
from California the people out there
are getting tired of his dos-in-the-
manager methods and are about ready
to elect some other man to represent
them in the. upper house OF congress.
johnson seems to have become SO en-
Uttered by his defeat for the republi-
can nomination for president that he
has developed into chronic crouch
When a man gets in that condition he
ought to be retired to private life.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

The American claim against Ger
many for $241 100000 on account of ex.
penses of the army Of occupation is
soldly based. regardless of the fact
that the United States did not sign
the Versailles treaty. This country
was Il party to the armistice agree
ment, and all the rights and privileges
accruing to us through that arrange
ment were preserved in the treaty be-
tM cen the United States and Germany.
Secretary Hughes has made no bl,nder
III calling upon the allies to recognize
our claim for reimbursement. He is
quite aware of the rights of the United
States in the premises. and he also
knows of various ways in which the
money can he collected. There may be
some delay. but eventually those mil
lions will come back to our treasury.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

They used to say that old Philadcl-
phia was slow, away behind the times
but the record she made short time
ago in sending man to the pen showed
some real speed in the right direction
In - hours after he had robbed and
beaten a woman he was on his way
at states prison to serve a twenty-five
years sentence. Guess that's going
some.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

At the recent election in the Ihlfd
congressional district of Maine TO erect
a successor to Judge Peters. resigned.
the republicans carried the district by
about 1000 majority. which is getting
back to normalcy. Hughes carried the
district in 1916 by approximately 2,oOO
and Harding had majority there two
years ago of nearly 10000. But 1000
is not far from the average republican
majority of the district. Hence there
is nothing in the returns to encourage
either democrats or republicans, I'm
less republicans are encouraged by a
normal majority. Normally III vItine
means republican asccndency.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Reports Of the car service division of
the American railway association show
that, on February IS, a total of All, 964
freight cars were idle because of bust
ness conditions, compared with 1868
on February %. or Il reduction Of 49,
were in good repair and available for
service, the remaining 132,J7S being
idle cars needing repairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Frank Il. Irwin, salesman, doesn't
believe in doing things in a small way.
He has gone into bankruptcy with liza
bilities OF $1,OS2 GGG and assets of $3.50.
He lives in New York and has been
flying high on other peoples money.
Now here is chance for those who
like to figure to figure out just what
per cent Irwin's estate will pay his
creditors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Mrs Henry j. Allen Of Kansas. wife
ri the governor. and the governor s
daughter. say they are not going TO
let the governor be Il candidate for a
third term. They want him to stay at
home and get acquainted with his
famiir. Guess Henry's political goose
is cooked. When such orders are is
sued from headquarters what can II
r,rre governor do but obey:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

If William Randolph Hearst were a
liited States senator he would Of
course he lined up with johnson,
Borah. LaFolette and Reed. He hates
England and Japan us much as any Of
them and that is about all there is to
t,er opposition to the Pacific treaty.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

What has become of the Hon. Claude
Porter. anyhow? There is to be an
election in Iowa this fall and as yet
Mr. Porter has not announced that ne
is a candidate for something or other.
A democratic ticket in this state with.
out the name of Porter on it will look
queer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Texas onion raisers may now be eX-
pected to demand tariff on onions,
as Egypt is becoming competitor in
tie Boston market. 1t is reported that
ewing to Il partial failure of the onion
crop of Texas onions from Egypt have
captured the Boston and other eastern
markets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Senator Spencer. of Missouri, is FAM
Gus as the best dressed member Of the
UPPER house of consrcsS.-SiOux City
Journal.
it is said that the people Of Missouri
are getting ready to give Mr.. Spencer
the finest dressing he ever had when
he presents himself for reelection.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Will Hays says the country needs
= little more come, let's go spirit, and
q little less thou shalt not" He Is
right about it, Mr.. Hays also says
flat there is pending i'll business the
greatest revival the world has ever
seem He is also right about that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Senator Tom Watson of Georgia has
nothing on Eugene V. Debs and Arthur
brisbane by being able to see so many
menaces in the Horsepower pact. Such
men have wonderful visions when it
comes to seem things that do not
exist.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27
III
THE HOME MARKET.

1--WE must secure the markets OF the
| world is favOrite assertion OF free
traders who want low tariffs in order
that they may import goods and un-
dersell domestic producers. But 1.-THE
markets of the world" are not so easily
captured, while it is very easy to sur
render our own. How is it possible
for the American manufacturer to take
the South American market away from
the German manufacturer who can Sc
cure skilled labor at GO to % cents
day while the American must pay that
much per hour? Or how can the man.
ltfacturers in this country hope to
compete in European markets with
manufacturers who can produce at less
than half and One-fOurth the cost
to produce here? The only articles
America can hope to sell lin the mar.
kets OF the world" are articles that do
not have to compete and America can
sell such articles regardless of tariff
laws.
1t is claimed that only five per cent
of our manufactured goods and only
two per cent of the products OF our
farms are sold in outside markets, the
domestic markets taking the balance.
Yet we are told that the value of the
products of the farm in the domestic
market is fixed by the export value of
this per cent. However, the selling
price of manufactured articles is not
established in the domestic market by
the price they have. to be sold ut
abroad.
L. J. U. Smay OF Griswold, Iowa.
seems to have the right idea in connec-
ton with this problem, as is indicated
by the following communication over
his signature in the Des Moines Regis.
ter:
"The Wall Street Journal says that
the United States is prosperous be-
cause 0J per cent Of its business is in
exchanges within its own borders and
IuSII SSS w Nul oiL tui'S SuuoS VI
prosperity by increasing our export
able surplus If it is the home con-
sumption that causes prosperity, why
not increase, our home consumption?
If it is good thing for us to consume
95 per cent Of our product, why
wouldn't it be IL good thing to consume
= rrn ;,rt,t
both ways and foster home industries.
But you say editorially that 1T is
our expcrtable surplus that to a large
extent determines our price levels
and you repeat that even though only
per cent Of what we produce seeks
the worlds markets, everything is
bought at home with reference to that
expOrtable = per cent That little =
per cent is exercising too much power.
There should he some way of determin-
ing our price level without asking Eur
ope about it, What would we do for il
price level if we should some day con-
sumo all our product at home? DO our
great manufacturers let their export
trade determine the domestic price
level for their products? If not, then
why must the farm products he mar
keted at home with reference to the
foreign demand| This great hue and
cry that goes up from certain quarters
for the markets Of the world is prora-
ganda for those who stand between pro-
ducer and consumer and whose interest
il is to keep producer and consumer
as far apart as possible"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

When they discover a fake count or
countess or fake baron or baroness iA
New York they make n great fuss
about the imposter but to the average
citizen there doesn't appear to be much
difference between the fake and the
genuine. ,ss'a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

The city council of Boone has just
let contract for sheet asphalt paving
at $24G per square yard 1t is said
the saving compared with last years
prices is better than 81 per yard. $2.4G
for sheet asphalt is not unreasonable,
if IL good job is secured. 1t was
around 81 per yard before the war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Oklahoma has joined Illinois in the
attempt to put real live governor
behind the bars. May no guilty man
escape or no innocent man be punished
is the wish of the people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Now that the farmer is getting bet
Ter prices for his products it may he
expected that blue sky statesmen will
soon resume their journeys over the
state. But everybody has learned the
lesson and it is going 80 be hard for
the seller of wildcat stocks to make
much Roadway.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

1t occurs to the Perry Chief that
Mr.. Oser might be called McCor-
mick caper.''-Times-Re Republican.
But as yet it is too early for the
harvest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27

Klans will don masks and masquerade
as members. 1t gives them great
opportunity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-03-27
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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-06-17
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BY CONDO

sweat, but the blood has no part in
it.
@. What proportion of the me
chanical devices that are patented
come into successful use?-H. G. B.
A. Only one or two per cent of
the articles patented are ever com
mercialized.
@. Was Secretary Of War Weeks
ever in the navy?-J. S.
A. Secretary Weeks was gradual
ed from the United States Naval
academy in 1881, and for two years
thereafter served as midshipman
in the United States navy.
Q. Do they have compulsory edu-
cation in F'rance?-W. M. o.
A. Primary education is compul-
sorry for all children from 6 to 10;
those who do not attend the govern
nent schools are obliged to preSe
that they receive proper tuition Ell
Their in private school or at home.
@. Has England a constitution
which corresponds to ours?-M. B.
A. The British constitution is an
unwritten, indefinite body of legal
rules and principles which are part
ly the result Of judicial decisions
and partly acts of parliament. They
are not collected.
@. Are French railroads owned and
run by the government?-B. L.
A. Private railroad companies OPP.
crate the lines, but the state owns
them and only comedies them for a
limited period. However, the gov
eminent exercises over the manage
ment of the railroads three-fold
control-fnancial, technical and com
rnercial.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-06-17
COAL MEN CONFER
j: ON HOOVER PLANS

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Coal
operators and dealers complying
with the administrations plan for
voluntary price restraint during the
present strike, were here today to
confer with Secretary Hoover on
steps for bringing into line the mi
nority in the producing and distrib-
utins branches of the industry who
have failed to cooperate in the plan.
Because of the noncompliance of
the operators and dealers in some
districts, Mr.. Hoover said in ex-
planning the necessity for the con-
ference, the average spot prices for
bituminous coal, after declining
from 1857 to $3.0s a ton when the
voluntary plan was put out, had in
creased again on June IL, to S3.44.
This was due to the fact, he said,
that these operators are dealers en-
couraged by the criticism OF the
plan to believe it may be broken
down, and that the alternative of Leg
islation will give them great delays,
are making all the hay they can In
the meantime" In some districts
which have refused to accept the
voluntary program, the secretary
said, the price has risen as much
nc S6 a ton.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-06-17
CALQMEL GOOD Y
BUT TREACHEROUs
Next Dose may SaliVate,
Shock Liver or Attack
Your Bones

You know what calomel is. It's
mercury; quicksilver. Calomel is dan
gsrous. It crashes into sour bile like
dynamite. cramping. and sickening
you. Calomel attacks the bones and
should never be put into your sys-
tenn.
If you feel bilious, headachy. con-
stipated and all knocked out, just go
to your druggist and get bottle Of
Dcdson's Liver Tone for a few cents
which Is a harmless vegetable sub
stitute for dangerous calomel. Take
. spoonful and if it doesn't start your
liver and straighten you up better
than nasty calomel and without max
ing you sick, you just go back and
set your money.
Don't take calomel! It makes you
sick the next day; it loses you a days
work. Dodson's Liver Tone straight
ems you right UP and you feel great.
No salts necessary. Give 1t to the
children because it is perfectly harm
less and can not salivate.
~ ADVERTISEMENT
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-06-17
THIRSTY READERS
PERUSE WINE LIST
BY BURTON LEE
Ieased Wire Service to The Journal.)
Copyright, 1927

WASHINGTON, June 15.-"Oh,
boy! Johnny Walker for two bits
drink, right over the bar and guar
anteed and everything!'
The parched lips Of many a ma
tional legislator have been smacking
at the thought, and if congress could
only adjourn there would be grand
rush for the ocean. The publication
of the wine lists" Of the American
ships operated by the United States
shipping board have brought home
to many a "wet" heart the consollng
information that somewhere the sun
is shining, somewhere the birds sing
gay. but there is no joy in congress
the oceans so far away.
Copies of the Congressional Record
containing the detailed wine list OF
the steamship president Pierce" are
being sought far and wide. The list
is to be preserved as a souvenir OF
things that were on land, and things
which soon may be in limbo even
on that portion of the seas where
floats the American flag.
Not only is the president
Pierce's" wine list available, but
through the kindness Of Mr.. August
A. Busch, OF St. Louis, congress has
been placed in possession Of a fac
sin1ile of the wine list Of the steamer
George Washington" the same
George Washington that took
President Wilson to Europe and
back again during the peace negotia-
tions at Paris.
Studying the two available wine
lists with an undeniable goulish glee
the lawmakers have discovered some
discrepancies in price which may
be referred to the federal trade com
mission for decision as to whether
or not there is discrimination
against certain transatlantic pas
| sengers over others.
AS matter of fact Mr.. Busch,
who has stirred up such a hornet s
nest, seems to be one of the favored
ones, and shipping board officials
will class him as ungrateful. If he
had been so disposed, Mr.. Busch
could have ''set 'em UP" to a quart
Of Gordon Rouge champagne of the
vintage of 1911 on board the George
Washington" for SIS, whereas the
poor unfortunate passengers on the
President Pierce" would have been
compelled to pay $3.50 for the same
amount Of wine of the same vintage.
Furthermore Mr.. Busch could
have bought his Johnny Walker, his
Haig & Haig, his Black and White,
Or his Sandy Macdonald Scotch
whisky aboard the George Wash.
ington" for twenty-five cents q
drink, whereas the same liquors
aboard the president Pierce" retail
at thirty cents a drink. A nice bot
tie of Sauterne aboard the Wash
ington sold for $3.50, and on aboard
the Pierce brings SO.
Fine old German beer could be
bought on both boats for forty cents
a quart, or twenty-five cents pint.
Perhaps one Of the things that
peeved Mr.. Busch the most was to
find his own less than one-half Of l
per cent /"Budweiser" listed along
side real beers and finding few If
any customers at twenty cents the
bottle,