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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
THE SOLDIER BONUS
AND LIQUOR LICENSE
Editor Pensacola Journal:

| Editor Pensacola Journal:
! There is some discussion in congress
in regard 20 licensing the sale of wine
and beer to raise revenue for a SOL
diers' bonus. OF course, this measure
| would meet with the hearty approval
of the brewers and manufacturers of
| fermented liquors. In all probability
| they are back of the movement. AL
ways posing as philanthropists, they
are working now (disinterestedly, of
course) for the poor soldier, as they
formerly worked to retain the poor
mans club"
It is claimed that such a measure
would bring into the national treasury
$500. 900, 0oo--a cool billion. Who
would pay this revenue? Those who
| argue in favor Of the Jaw try to make
you think it would fall, like dew, from
heaven. That Uncle Sam had only to
reach up into the air and pluck the
dollars out of empty space. Unfor-
tunately this is not the case, no such
miracles happen in this twentieth cen
fury. If every cent paid for beer and
wine was to be given to the soldiers,
we might have some faith in these
big-hearted unselhsh brewers, but
! when you think the matter over and
realize that $500, 900 is the federal
license only, then you begin to see the
"darlIy in the woodpile"
Before the world war, it was esti-
mated that 10 per cent of the liquor
mems profits paid all expenses of their
business. Rent and wages are higher
now, so suppose we double the sum
for expenses. This leaves 80 per cent
clear profit for the brewers and wine
makers. Although S500,000,000 is a
vast sum of money it is small part
of what the American people would
pay into the treasures of the makers
of such beverages if this measure is
allowed to pass
In time like this, can the American
people afford to pay $4,000. 100000 for
a commodity that neither feeds, clothes
nor shelters them? All over this land,
during the holiday season little chill
dren have had to depend on charity
for their Santa Claus. 1t is largely
from such homes that the brewers
will derive their revenue for the SOL
diers plus many more millions for
themselves. If any one doubts that
brewers anlass great fortunes let him
ride for miles through the famous
Busch gardens in California, one of
the show places of that state, and see
the Swiss chalets the Dutch wind
mills, the groups of beautiful statuary
and the grand mansion that is the
home of the Busch family.
It is the man who makes the beer
and the wine who gets the profits. The
federal license fee is a pittance in
comparison. Our soldiers and their
families do not want a bonus that
must be raised in such a way.
ALICE SHEAR.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
SQuSA COMING.

No man in the world of music has
so extensively advertised a personality
as Lieut. Commander John Philip
Sousa. He and his music have become
famous in every part of the globe and
he has long since become an American
institution. 1t is no exaggeration to
say that he is known as the greatest
band man in history, and his band is
recognized as the leading body of in =
strumentalists in the world. Sousa and
his band. numbering nearly 100, have
done and are doing much to promote
musical interest, for they present pro-
grams containing compositions which
would never be heard in many locali-
ties if the celebrated leader and his
men did not make it possible. There
win be several of these numbers pro-
duced when Sousa and his band are
here on January 31st, matinee and
night, at New High School auditorium.
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WERE THE JAPs TO BLAME?

Some years ago, when the agitation
about the Japanese in California was
acute, our government sent a commits
sion to the Pacific coast to study the
subject. The report, after reciting
many of the indictments which our
own people in Califwnia make against
the Japanese, turneH to the subject Of
the relations of white landlords with
Japanese tenants. and said:
IF prices are too low or the crop is
poor, the tenant paying cash rent may
feel that he should not bear the entire
loss and may demand that the land
owner share 1t with him"
That indictment was included in the
body of the report; but at the bottom
of the same page there was a ot-note
which read
1T is said that it is customary to
reduce rent under such circumstances
in Japan"
Now. obviously, the footnote is more
important than the indictment in the
body of the report What the Japa-
nese were doing when they asked the
landlord to remit part of the rent at
the end of poor season was merely
following custom of their own coun-
try. The misunderstanding and the
friction were merely due to unimpor-
tant differences in small aspects of
different cultures. We might reason
ably leave this episode stand as 1t is,
merely as an illustration of differing
national point of view. But If we want
ed to go farther we might well con-
slider whether the Japanese culture on
this point is not a little better than
our own Apparently the Japanese
point OF view is that contract is
thing which is supposed to be to the
advantage OF both parties to it and
when it begins to run to the disadvan-
tage of one party it should be revised.
think we might fairly consider
whether this is not good way to look
at a contract.-ATark Sullivan in the
Worlds Work for January
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Survey of the Year 1921

a statement to the press issued
by James 3. Forgan. chairman Of
the board of directors of the First
National Bank Of Chicago and the
First Trust and Savings Bank)
The year 1921 marks a continuation
Of the reaction which set in last year
following the boom created by the
Great war. As was to be expected.
the foundation made necessary by the
depression in business, has resulted in
heavy losses to many industries and
to many sections of the community.
1t is impossible to state when we shall
reach the end of this period and begin
a new cycle Of progress We have been
forced TO realize more and more that
the world is an economic whole and
that we can hardly expect a permanent
Improvement Of our conditions until
Europe has reached a state Of real
peace.
The European situation has brought
distress especially to our agricultural
community, which still represents the
largest single industry in our country
Iore than any other part Of the bust
ness world the farmers are dependent
upon Europe fer a proper disposal Of
their sur plus It must be remembered
that of our cotton crop it is necessary
for US 10 export aboJk 50 per cent and
of our wheat something like 80 per
cent Of the normal crop. This means
To Europe. which Is the chief buyer
CT these raw materials; to other parts
OF the world-He export manufactured
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
REVELA TTONS OF A WIFE
How Dlcky Did His Share In Getting
Ready to Move.
AnELE oARRIsnN

How Dleky Did His Share In Getting
Ready to Move.
"oh, Missis Graham, we're we ever
goin' put dis truck?
Katie stood in the capacious attic
of the old Brennan house, her arms
akimbo, her whole figure eloquent of
exasperated bewilderment.
Standing beside her and looking at
the pile of newspapers, magazines and
books in all stages of dilapidati0n
which were piled Unfortunately on
the attic floor, 1 secretly shared her ir-
ritstion, although loyalty to Dicky
kept my lips closed.
For the Heterogeneous collection
which confronted US and which / telt
instinctively would be a big problem
in our moving into our new home, be-
longed to Dicky, represented his IA
vorite hobby.
1t was not until we came to the old
Brennan house at Marvin that 1 dis
covered my husbands passion for col
lecting magazines, newspapers and
odd old books. After his own room be-
came so crowded that he began TO put
his treasures away in the attic, hap
pened to speak of his collection to
Lillian, and learned from her that he
had a room back Of his studio filled
with still another collection.
Hes always going to clip and file
them" she said with an amused little
laugh at Dicky's foibles But he never
gets time. I've tried to point out to him
that to go through them even hurriedly
would take seven secretaries seven
years but he scorns my suggestions.
so I've left him to his fate. I'd advise
you to follow a similar course II you
want to keep peace in the family. l
don't know of anything he's more
touchy about than that ridiculous coll
lection Of his"
I recalled Lillian's words with a lit
tie glow Of Recommendation. Never
had Dicky heard from my lips the
faintest objection to my hobby. He
took every newspaper IN the city, daily
and Sunday, and saved one daily and
all the Sunday papers complete save
for the advertising sections. He sub
scribed to all the leading magazines
and relgiously saved every number
with the declared purpose of having
them bound some day. And among the
old books which he was constantly
bringing home we're numberless bound
volumes of old magazines from the be-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04

the ability to estimate what can be
done by what has been done In things
industrial, the state Is already recog-
nized as a power, and the start has
only been made. When the fact is con-
sidered that less than five per cent of
the land in Florida is under cultiva-
ton, and that industrial development
is still in it's infancy, that is, com
pared to the plans for the future, 1t
is readily seen Florida is more than a
land of sunshine and flowers-the
state is garden OF opportunities!
Even though one does not acquire
riches here-there is no reason why he
shou1dn't--life in it's routine is plea
sant.-Florida Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04

ginning Of American publications down
to his own subscriptions.
It is an unusual collection, and II It
were classified, the magazines bound
and the bulky newspapers clipped. I
believe it would be really valuable. But
in its present state It is OF no use to
anyone and an uuraitlgated nuisance
TO Katie and TO me.
It's goin' cost something to move dat
stuff" Katie said with sniff knew
the reason for the sniff. / hadn't
answered her first observation. and
Katie's temperamental soul was OF
Tended
II know 1t Is. Katie" answered,
hut perhaps Mr.. Graham win sort
them and cell some Of them as waste
paper or send them to the hospitals.
III go down and speak TO him abou. it
right now"
1 had very little hope OF success in
my errand. But to my surprise Dicky
was acquiescent, even amiable, when
I preached the subject.
i've been meaning TO get at those
things for a dogs age" he said. throw
ing down his newspaper. IN get right
upstairs now"
He ran lightly up the staircase. and
in a few moments we heard a stsntor-
ian call for Jim. Katie summoned her
spouse from the barn. and it seemed
but a minute more before I was hurri =,
fled to see both men descending the
staircase and entering the living room
with their arms fun of papers. maya
zines and books, some dust-laden, and
in az stages OF dilapidation.
"Dicky!" / gasped. Whatever ara
you going to do with those things IN
here?'
why, Jim and I are going TO play
pinochle with them" my husband ex-
planned with what he evidently meant
to be crushing sarcasm.
But, dear, the papers are so dusty.
They'll ruin everything in here!" I
protested with feminine horror at see
ing my household goods threatened
with disfiguring dirt.
Take the furniture out. then"
Dicky retorted. DO you know that at
tic is as cold as barn, and not very
light besides? If you imagine I'm going
to sit up there and freeze while I sort
these papers for you, you've got an
other think coming. that's all"
Ito Be Continued.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
A UNIQUE EDITION.

Coming forth with the 'get there
spirit that just naturally permeates
the whole OF our Florida, the New
Years edition of the st. Petersburg
Times has found it's way to our ex-
change table sailing under the insig
MIA of the 'Dann-Gerow Edition"
The reason of this sudden outburst
Is certain enterprislngf business con-
Germ that started in 1908 as a feed
store-carying a few standard building
materials on the side. Today this firm
is one of the largest Of It's kind in the
state.
The Damn Gerow company furnishes
practically everything that goes into
the building of business blocks and
houses, and they are telling the world
of their business and Of St Petersburg
by SO pages of interesting reading
matter and advertising.
Altogether this particular edition of
the Times consists OF 60 pages, and
this progressive firm, headed by pro-
gressive men, takes over SO of these
pages and put out what would be
within itself practically a complete
newspaper, editorial page and all. We
would not attempt to enumerate all
the good things that the edition con-
tains, but we can say that it is an ex-
ample worthy of emulation.
The member of the firm who acted
as editor in his lead editorial headedf
"Our Explanation" let's his readers in
on just how he feels as TO his qualifi-
cations when he says: For years the
writer has nourished a secret belief
that he was really destined to be a
great scribe-a moulder OF public opin-
ion, a Horace Greeley, an Arthur Bis
bane, Rube Allyn"
No wonder the firm Is 80 successful
RUDE is the popular editor of the
equally popular Florida Fisherman"
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than has been the case In the past.
still. since the government has TO pay
its bills, huge sums viii continue 70 be
drawn from productive enterprise in
the shape OF taxes. Il is to be hoped
that a definite fiscal policy win be
adopted and adhered to. for aside from
the size of the contributions demanded
by the government from business. all
enterprise has labored under the load
of continued uncertainty. Business will
find difficulty IN developing as long
as it is impossible for it to plan ahead
for any length OF time owing 10 the
continued changes in our tariffs and
taxes.
During the year, the various Federal
Reserve banks have successfully low
cred the rediscount rates and tina
banks Of the country have followed
their leadership. 1t may be questioned
whether this action on the part OF the
Federal Reserve banks was not prema-
ture and did not tend to create false
hopes in the minds OF many as regards
the actual situation. There have been
many earnest and serious pleas made
during the year to keep the rodiscount
rate above the prevailing market rate
on commercial paper so that the Fed
eral Reserve banks may be used by
the member banks as a final resort
in times OF stress and strain. but not
for the purpose of obtaining loans with
which to make additional profit. Be
that it may, in times OF retrench-
ment money VIII always become
cheaper. As a result, interest rates
ere likely TO be lowered in the coming
year and as banks have had large
losses, their earning power will prob
ably be weaker than It has been in re-
cent years. In this respect banks do
not differ from all other businesses
which viii have to be content with
less net profit than during the war
years and the period Immediately fol-
lowing the armistice.
AS I have indicated IN previous
statements. the period Of GONZALES
ence following such a catastrophe -
that CT the recent war is likely to be
a lengthy one. On the whole, COM
pared with other similar times, for ex-
ample the period Of the Napoleonic
wars we may well be satisfied with
the progress made. Some Improvement
has taken place, some OF the scars OF
war have been obliterated, and the
speed OF the upward movement is like
~ 10 be accelerated as fundamental
conditions become more sound.
Chicago. December II, 1891.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
|MAMSELLE DELPHINE"

On a cot in the silence of the Blue
Ridge mountains is a little Georgia
working girl, my sister and yours,
with nothing between her and eternity
but a Christmas story and immortal
faith. Close your eyes for a moment
visualize that cot with its fran burden
and breathe out to her a message of
love and sympathy. Then send for her
book
This is my prayer to real men and
women everywhere.
HARRY STILEW7ELL EDWARDS,
Macon, Ga.
The little girl is Ruth Wilson Her
address is Stonehedge. via Asheville
y. c. The price OF the story is Sl00.
The story is .'AIamselle Deiphine.'
Its mission is told by AR Edwards the
author. in the dedication:
TO a little Georgia working girl
who at hom eby day and night fought
through the great war with courage
and devotion and became IN the end
"a causslty." this Christmas story IS
dedicated, and given TO help her carry
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BY Ad Carter

on. Her battle is now with humanity's
dread enemy, the white plague, and II
| is the authors belief that the generous
men and superb women Of the south
| through purchase of the story, will
arm her with the means necessary tc
fight her way back to health.
The book is hers, its message
theirs; the end is with God"
"Mamselle Delphine" was written
and put forth with the single purpose
as stated in the dedica ton, the rescue
of little working girl suffering with
| tuberculosis. 1t is the authors belief
! that love is the strongest power in the
universe and that if he can success
fully invoke and center the loving
sympathy of many hearts upon her
she will be lifted back into health. OF
course this is advanced Psychology
but it will find many supporters in
the world of today.
The author calls his venture AN
I Experiment in Loving" He was sys-
tematic and thorough in the demons
tration of his theory. He went before
the University of Georgia and deliver
ed a notable address on "The New
Chivalry" to lay the foundation for
his work. 1t has been republished in
many parts Of America and read be-
fore the women and civic clubs of
many cities.
His next step was to adopt the
young girl as his sister and to give her
the story he had written and arrange
for it's publication, his object being to
eliminate from her consciousness the
idea of charity as the word is COM
monty used. She was not to be a de-
pendent. Then he inaugurated a Sales
campaign at home Attracted by the
whole story Macon took hold cheer
fully. Banks, bookstores, drugstores,
individuals pushed the sales. Re-
sponses from distant sections began to
come in, among these Canada, Califor-
MIA, New England. Chicago, Texas. In
many Georgia cities the story has
been ordered for use at Christmas, for
Mamselle Delphine is wonderful
Christmas story.
Harry Stillwell Edwards is the au-
thor of so or more notable storie2 of
southern life, the winner of the Chi
cage Records $4,000 pl re story. and
other prizes conducted by American
magazines, His latest story. "Eneas
Africanus," called the best short story
of modern times, has reached a sale of
125, 900 copies. "NIamselle Delphine" is
a Christmas story, worthy" says the
Macon News, Ito rank with 'Eneas At
ficanus,' ole Miss an Sweetheart and
Two Runaways,' now southern clas-
sizes"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
Our New Year Optimism

Optimism Is part and parcel of al
good and true New Year resolutions
When you make your resolves, in writ
ing or orally, you evidence hope and
faith in things coming out all right
And truly 1t is met and right that you
should bank your desires on the sunny
side. The spirit of optimism is one OF
good humor. Unusually, an optimist
appreciates good -natured fun and well
pointed humor in quip, jib, joke or
rhyme. During the year those happy
Topics OF the Day Films frequently
screen humorous definitions of an OPP
timist to spread a constructive spirit
throughout the country. These sugar
coated definitions, like the pills of wis
dom epigrams of Aesop, Jr., are enjoy
able as we'll as beneficial with the sub
tie truths that they so cleverly present
So that you may start your New Year
with jolly spirits and thoughts of OPP
timism, we are offering a dozen hui
morous definitions, selected from the
press of the wide, wide world.
Desert Strands.
An optimist is a man who combs a
few stray hairs across a bald head
Milford (Del) Chronicle.
Gay Grounds.
Optimist: A man who can make a
molehiu out of a mountain of trouble.
Oklahoma News.
Full Quarter.
Optimists are expecting to soon get
two full bites out of every two bits
Washington Times.
Trusts to Thread.
An optimist must be a man who puts
entire confidence in the suspender
buttons on his trousers-"Topics of
the Day" Films.
Nice Red Ones!
An optimist is a man who let's his
wife buy his ties and tells her they
are just what he wanted.-Vaudeville
News.
Moonlight Madness.
An optimist is a man going up a
river with canoe, a bashful girl a
basket. a blanket and q couple of pill
Iows-Cranford Spark.
How About Him7
The optimist remarks, The girls
must have their little fun" as he drags
those broken cigars out of his breast
pocket-"Topics of the Day" Films.
Hungry Hopes.
The champ optimist il the man who
goes to the average banquet to get
something to eat. Winnipeg Free
Press.
Sometimes II Does.
An optimist is a man who puts his
hat in the alleged rack under the the
atre seat and expects it to stay there.
Tennesseean.
In for a Tramp,
Here's a definition of an optimist: A
stranger who goes broke in Scotland,
expecting to borrow his fare home
Boston CMass.) Record.
Well Fed?
An optinist is that husband who be-
lieyes his wife as good a cook as the
dinner guests assert.-NTestfield IN.
u Leader
Such Taste.
L takes an optimist TO rejoice in the
fact that after a woman has tired of
his kisses he can eat as many onions
as he likes-Duluth CMinn.) Herald.
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Florida Is a Garden of
Wonderful Opportunities


Florida
To those who ware born under the
arch of these familiar skies, and to
those who have come to love these
skies al the roof of great household
Of happy scenes, Florida is home The
mockingbird calling to its mate in the
crisp of the early morning; the sweet
perfume OF orange blossoms borne on
the bosom of indolent spring winds
flowers as colorful as the hues of a
fading sunset and plentiful as the
sunshine that splashes them with
light: streams that nurmur the
sweetest music while winding through
vari-colored woodlands and farnlands.
and past villages, towns and cities that
stir with the energetic blood of youth
these are beautifully commonplace to
those who call Florida home.
To those who have only heard of the
state, Florida is a land of romance, of
sunshine of comfort; and the impress
sion is the true reflection of facts, for
here nature worked after the rest Of
the world had been completed! Nov
elists, painters, poets, these and others,
find inspiration in the thousands of
natural moods that reach out and
toaGi them mere. 4 A4s Is lkS iSdsO4
the Intelligent world holds such a
happy impression of Florida
But Florida, in q real analysis. is
greater than her climate or her beau
ties. although, of course, these are in
comparable assets.
Florida is a great agricultural and
Industrial state. The soil is filled with
the qualities of productions and the
various resources hold illimitable pos
sibilities for those with vision. those
who have the faith OF development and
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WAY DOWN SOUTH IN DIXIE

WAY DOWN SOUTH IN DIXIE.
some are very poor some have riches
sure,
But we all are happy either way;
Why should we care, we treat each
other fair
way down south in Dixie where We
stay.
Florida is our home, we do so love to
roam
lust at random, both night and day;
See the flowers blooming. their scent
the air perfuming-
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay
OFT radiant with smiles, I've wandered
several miles
Through palmettos and pines 1.-THE
and gay,
For several short hours. dreaming
among the flowers
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay
At eve. in the cleaning, the darkies
homeward roaming,
After working among the cotton and
Then they cluster bye and bye, and
sing a southern lullaby
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay.
To tell you the truth. it's the Fount Of
Youth,
And Florida the best OF ell. anyway:
And I shall truly try TO 1--we until /
die
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay.
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay,
Tbs land OF one consnuous day,
Where all delight to2 romp and play
Way down south in Dixie where we
stay.
w. H. 5.