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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-26

He who cuts off his nose to
spite his face can't very well blow
about it.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
EUROPE AND THE U. S.
(El Paso Herald)

Europeans who yocalize themselves
through the press on matters they
know nothing about, and who there
fore haven't much sense, are agitat-
ing for all Europe to hate the United
States.
France has been doing a bit of hat
ing for time, Germany is mostly
over it, English people of some intel
ligence and little emotionalism refuse
to look upon us as Shylocks, but the
Italians are just beginning to loathe
us in first rate fashion.
Understand, it is not the intelligent,
informed element in any country that
damns the United States for not can
ceiling its war debts. 1t is the mass
which feels but does not think.
1t is to the masses the agitators
for hate of America are appealing.
They say keep on hating. They think
it may do some good.
Why should they pay their debts :?
Why should America collect anything
owed to her as a result of the war ?
Oughtn't we to be satisfied with the
privilege of having fought beside the
allies in their quarrel and saved them
from getting the licking Germany as
suredly would have given them if the
United States had not interviewed? :?
Cancel the debts!
If we won't cancel, they wish
somebody would fight us. They don't
suggest that European nations might
do it. Europe is sick of war. But
they think Japan might.
Why pick on Japan? Japan, bur-
dened with war debt and the stagger-
ing burden of rebuilding after the
earthquake and fire, has troubles
enough of her own and war with the
United States is the last thing she
wants.
Instead Of condemning us, the mas
ses of the allied countries would bet
ter think as their intellectuals do
be exceedingly thankful we did not
let Germany go ahead and finish them
up. In which event they now would
be paying staggering sums to their
conqueror, and really paying. No
sidestepping, stalling and complain
ing about it, either.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
PRIMARIES VS.. CONVENTIONS
Washington Postl

With the exception of seveIE states
in which nominating conventions are
held by law, and two others in which
the party organizations have the OPP
ton of choosing their candidates thru
either at direct primary or conven-
tion the primary system prevails
throughout the United States.
The seven states which. still adhere
to the method of nominating candi-
dates for state and federal Offices by
convention, are Idaho, Connecticut
Delaware, New Mexico, Rhode Island,
Utah and New York. In the latter
state, however, all county and local
officers, as well as members of the
house of representatives, are nomi-
mated in primaries.
Georgia and Maryland are the two
states in which the party organiza-
tions decide for themselves the meth
cd of selecting candidates.
In a republic parties. are indispen-
sable to the conduct of the govern
ment. From the foundation of the
republic parties have existed and in
each election platforms have been
formulated upon which parties have
laid before the electorate the policies
of government which each advocat-
ed and to which each is committed.
A political party is a combination
of voters having substantially similar
views. Parties appeal to the people
for the privilege of conducting the
government on the basis of the prin-
ciples outlined in their platforms.
Without a convention of delegated
representatives of a party no means
for which candidates standing for of
fee can be presented to the voters.
| Of course each candidate may form
ulate and enunciate his own platform.
But such a plan is the basis of the
| "bloc" system, as opposed to party
control or guidance. The candidate
is bound to support no policy other
/ than that which he may formulate
for himself. No committee on reso-
lutions" has prepared in advance a
declaration of principles upon. which
an appeal to the people is made. He
presents nothing like platform by
which the voters may know what to
expect and the voter is robbed of the
right to hold a party responsible for
its sins of omission or commission.
Further, the candidate of a prim-
ary, when elected is frequently at
entire variance with his colleagues to
whom he is not responsible, even
though he may have been elected upon
regular" party ticket. His person
al platform may be inconsistent with
his party's policies.
1t is always a difficult thing to
get the American voter sufficiently
interested in an election to take the
trouble to go to the polls on election
Eday. In the primary election the
same thing is encountered and it is
only through the most strenuous eff
forts of party managers that he can
be dragged to the polls. In a recent
village primary in New York, with
voting population of some. 500,
there were only five votes cast, and
three of them were by the election
officers themselvs.
The result is that whenever a sharp
contest among individuals for covet-
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
+ i 4 + 1. !. I. ;. ;. 4 + +++
The Round-Up


Students on trip to Washington
on emerging from building found
that they had lost their guide. They
waited a while, but as he did not APP
pear they came to the conclusion that
he had skipped the job. They hadn't
the slightest idea how to return to
their hotel. Finally they decided to
ask the policeman on the corner.
"Well," he said, "your hotel is not
SO far off, but / don't know as you
could get my directions very well. The
best thing to do is put you on car
going past the hotel"
So he hailed car and the party
clambered aboard. They rode and
they rode until someone suggested
that it was a mighty long ride. .
They decided to get off and ask an
other policeman if they were any
where near the hotel. So they climbed
off and accosted the nearest police
man.
He turned on them with look of
evaporation. "Look here, you damn
kids" he said, Il put you on car
for your hotel half an hour ago." The
students had been riding on belt line
and had just completed the circle.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
IS THIS A PAID AID?

II any vacationing wives of the many Chandler
summer widowers who receive the Arizonan while
away from home are wondering about the be-
hayior of their respective husbands during their
absence, we can assure them that there is abso-
lugely no cause for worry. They1are behaving
themselves as model husbands should and are
keeping away from the citys bright lights much
more faithfully than could reasonably be expected
If any of the visiting ladies doubt this, they
should drop in Unexpectedly some evening about
six o'clock ct the Ellis or the Chandler Cafe, and
the sad and dejected, not to say sWoebegone ex-
pressons to be observed on the faces of their
lords and masters (of course you understand that
that expression is used figuratively only) will
convince them that their husbands, are, remaining
faithful, although should Judge from the ap-
pearance Of the deserted ones that the process of
doing so is very much like pullingoege teeth.
Ladies, your husbands are absolutely behaving
themselves, so go right ahead and stop worrying
and have 2 good time.-Chandler Arizonan
We have been wondering whether the poor,
down trodden summer widowers at chandler did
not collaborate on this and sneak it into the Ari-
zonan as a paid advertisement that they might
send marked copies to their wives.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
BRoMIDIAL JoURNALEsE QUIZ

Suggested examination for college journalism
students to determine their fitness as reporters
@. What caused the bank failure? A. Froz-
ell assets. qFz
q. Over what did Commander Byrd fly? "A.
The top of the world. ~
Q. What followed the newly married couple
a. Best wishes of their many friends.
Q. How would plain woman, brown hair,
aged twenty-nine, modestly dresseds be described
a. Blond flapper 49,
q. What has the boy who has got job as a
shipping clerk in the city done? A. Accepted a
position in a larger field.
@. Who was caught in the raid? A. John
Doe %3t"A
G. What was the value of the rain :? A. One
million dollars.
@. How is the situation viewed?, A. With
alalm-Exchange. lENi
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
lust Like Home

The burglar had entered the house
as quietly as possible, but his shoes
were not padded, and they made some
noise.
He had just reached the door of the
bedroom when he heard someone NOV
ing in the bed as if about to get up,
and he paused.
The sound of woman's voice float
ed to his ears
"If you don't take off your shoes
when you come into this house," it
said, there's going to be trouble, and
a whole lot of it. Here it's been rain
ing for three hours, and you dare
tramp over my carpets with muddy
shoes on. Go downstairs and take
them off"
He went downstairs without a word,
but he didn't take his shoes off. In
stead, he went into the night again,
and the pal who was waiting for him
saw a tear glisten in his eye.
~ can't rob this house," he said.
at reminds me of home"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
CITY BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN

The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has start
ed a "City Beautiful campaign which promises
to be a real cleanup affair Miss Mary Costigan
of the Orpheum theater is at the head of the af-
fair and one of the unique methods adopted by
her to secure the aid of the children is free tic
ket to a Saturday morning matinee at which
every child will be admitted on the presentation
of sack of old tin cans and bottles delivered at
the theater The city is divided into six districts
and prizes will be awarded in each for the place
making the best showing AS Miss, Margaret
Stewart, secretary Of the Chamber ayers, the city
isn't in such an awful bad condition, but it can
be improved vastly # each resident takes the
right interest in sightliness of his home city.
Most all merchants have contributed prizes. This
is not maybe campaign, but real organized
one that will show results.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
MANY FOREIGN CARS
ON ARIZONA ROADS

According to state engineer w. G.
Lefebvre, about l33 percent of the cars
using Arizona roads have foreign
state license plates. 1t is a bit dlf-
ferent on the main cross-state nigh
wavs. One count, made east Of Hol,
brook, showed that in one day passed
10 Arizona and 1T foreign cars.
On nearly all highways traftlc ls
increasing at from 10 to 40 percent
over the figures of last year, The
state has motor car to every 90
persons, compared with California
lead, with car for 80 persons. But,
It is explained, Arizona's census M
cludes about 10000 Indians and
large percentage of alien populatloh
that his little investment In inotofs'
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
LEGISLATURE FIRST IN GOVERNMENT

Unless the people of Arizona elect good legis-
lalure, they will not have very good government
the next two years, no matter whom they may
elect ior governor. 1t is the legislature which
uill decide whether waste and extravaganza shall
continue to prevail in Arizona or whether the gov
erDsAeht shall be limited to reasonable necessary
expenditure that the officers must it all for
that purpose or make a showing of failure in adj
nliuistration Such limitation will give to off
GERS their choice between keeping up huge and
incompetent establishments, and the employment
Of the money appropriated for their Offices in the
legitimate operation of their Offices
In order to exercise this check we need level
headed men for the legislature. We do not want
men with fads and fancies, men who are Intimate
" allied with factions but the kind of men you
would trust honestly to administer your estate
fQf the benefit Of your heirs
Many problems which have been unforeseen
arse IN every session. We want men capable of
graphing with them without wailing for dictation
rom q group or factional leader.
4 part Of the interest which has been lavshed
upon the gubernatoria contests should be divert
ed TO the selection of legislative candidates.
ATiZoaa Republican.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
WE HOPE THEIR HOPE COMES TRUE

The Coconino Sun is moving into its-new home
st Flagstaff this week, and between the job of
moving print shop and all its varied appurten-
ances, Col Breen and his able lieutenant, Del
Strong, are having one heck of time making The
sun shine, and satisfying their printing custo-
mers besides. It's bad enough to produce paper
IN ordinary times, but with hammers. changing,
end husky squads a-yanlling machinery and furn-
ture, it is truly time when mems souls. are tried
to the utmost The Mail will soon undergo the
same ordeal when our new building is completed
some time next month, and if Breen and Strong
emerge with their sanity intact, we will be con-
siderably leieved-Wnslow Mail se Y
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
THE PLAY is THE THING

Rudolph Valentino, the famous actor is dead.
We doubt if there is one thing more than another
which shows the trend of thought of the multi
tude of today, than the space he occupied in the
papers and the vast, throng who crushed about
the undertaking establishment where his remains
were taken. Had he been a president OF poten-
tate he would not have received more homage.
We do not wish to detract from the honors due
Valentino He was great in his profession. But
our people are prone to laud entertainers when
they forget the workers for the common good of
the country In other words we prefer enter
tainment.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
HE WANTS TO KNOW
(El Paso Herald)

Young man, about to be married.
wrote to Washington to ask the gov
ernment how large a family it pre-
fers he should rear.
The letter was addressed to the de-
partment of agriculture. Was it fur
ther addressed to the bureau of ami
NAL industry in that department?
The intending bridegroom must
have believed government paternalisn
has been carried pretty far to render
such intimate advice necessary.
Instead of consulting Uncle Sam,
he might have asked his fiancee. And
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
RACING WITH A SNAIL

The Sun is still on both sides of the street.
with relays of men and equipment dodging auto
mobiles in the middle OF the street. The move
ment will not interfere with The Sun as our big
news press has been moved and at last accounts
was in a mood to work, however we have to trust
to Providence. and the Pressman. The flow of
job work has been interrupted some because the
job presses had to be disconnected from the power
that most of the editorial brain power has been
disconnected during this move
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
US SISTER CITIES
(Winslow Mail)

We are glad to see Flagstaff, our
sister city on the Santa Fe to the
west follow Winslow's lead and abol-
ish the antiquated town form of gov
ernment for the up-to-date city form.
Winslow will vote on her new charter
on September 10th, in which has been
INCORPORATED all the good features ta-
ken from other cities in the state.
We hope to see Flag do the same.
They win not regret the move.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
THE GREAT POLITICAL COMBINE
(Dunbars Weekly

There may be no Hunt Cameron al
lance. Just the samet Cameron never
fails to put in a good word for the
governor. In hissspeech in the senate
relative to the Will Irwin article, he
was particularly effusive in his praise
of Hunt. Even Tom Maddox, Cam
eron's choice for the republican gu
bernatorial nomination, goes out of
his way in his campaign speeches to
laud the governor. Maddock's meet
ing at the Y. M. c. A. stadium last
Saturday night might well be de-
scribed as Maddox -Cameron-Hunt
rally. u,
Like grape-nuts, "There's a rea-
SON."
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

3 The Hopi snake dance at Hotevilla drew a,great
many visitors who made return trip by way of
Coal Canyon, one Of the more recent of scenic dis
coveries which is attracting the attention of even
pioneers who believed they had visited every point
of interest in this section of the country.
Coconino county is the largest county in the
world and every year more natural wonders are
discovered within it's confines.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
World To,,r


An old gentleman boarded a train
in New York City, with the intention
Of going to Florida for the winter.
When he heard the trainman an
nounce, "all out for Indianapolis" he
began to feel worried; next he heard,
"All out for ST. Louis" and he began
to weep, but when he heard, "All out
for Kansas City," he began to shrek.
A kind-hearted woman had been no
ticing the increasing grief of the old
gentleman and when he seemed par
ticularly distressed at the announce
ment, Cali out for Denver" she
thought it time. for someone to take
an interest.
Stepping over to the old man, she
asked, whats the trouble ?"
The old gentleman looked at her in
despair. "I'm on the wrong train for
four days, already, ma'am and still
a-goingw
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
REMARKS OF THE GANG

ed nomination large sums of money
must be expended, the inevitable
scandals following the expenditure.
The old convention system had its bad
features but none to compare with
those which have developed since the
adoption of the primary system in so
many of the states.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Appreciated Job

When Billy Welch first went on the
stage a good many years ago, he was
called upon, in one of the @repp pro-
grams, to play corpse. One night
in the middle of this narrowing scene,
Welch began to laugh and the play
was almost ruined. After the final
curtain the irate manager took him
to task.
"What in the deuce did you laugh
for? Don't you know you were sup
posed to be playing corpse 2"
ayes, sir" said Welch meekly, "but
! was struck with the sudden thought
that with the salary | get, dying is a
pleasure"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

plicatcd TO print as Chinese puzzle. Each pre-
cinct must have separate portion of the ballot
and where there are two or more candidates for
the same office each name must be snapped
around on each fifty ballots. 1t IS a question
whether the law wasn't made just to fool the
voter. I
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

taken stock of his probable financial
condition after marriage, Even in the
highest of earthly enterprises it
seems there has to be a mercenary
consideration. Babies do cost money.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

We are grieved to note in the Phoenix papers
when speaking Of the highways west they always
mention the fact that the road leads to Los An
geles This would seem to indicate that the road
is only used to get away from Phoenix What we
need is lngroging' roads.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

The sentiment favoring the nomination of
Judge E. S. Clark for governor has stopped over
state lines even into New Mexico Old friends
there are eagerly boosting for him because he
used to live there early in his western career.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
JACKRABBIT SPEED

Meek and neck a Kansas farmer raced with the
lcng-eared bunny When the speedometer showed
miles an hour the car began to gain
q fraction under thirty-eight miles per hour,
therefore, is thought to be about as good as a
aclirabbit can do ..sSI
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Two men were recently robbed of 900 by
hold-up men at Coney Island Evidently the vic
Tins hadn't been at Coney long or they wouldn't
have had so much money.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

The Queen OF, Roumania is coming to America
in September, which means that we will have to
take the moth balls out of the pockets of our dress
suit about month earlier than usual.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

A guest of Miami hotel recently committed
suicide by leaping from the eighteenth floor of
the building. Doubtless the guest was rendered
desperate by receipt of the customary hotel bill.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
The Dollar King

"This is a non-smoking compart-
ment. If you want to smoke you
must get into another carriage or be
liable to a finep'
"Change the .notice-or, what do
you want for your train"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

The United States was the worlds greatest ap-
pie producer in 1926, which is another reason why
we are able to keep our government in such apple
pie order.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

The young lad used to get real thrill out OF
his first pair of long pants and now the old man
gets the Same kind of thrill when he puts on his
first pair Of knickers
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

The leading crop of the state of California is
oranges, but it must be said in all fairness that
Hollywood still continues to turn out its full quota
of lemons.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Ford PuhIicity

Prospective Ford buyer Ito agent):
"Why don't you put speedometers on
Fords 2"
Agent: cit isn't necessary. Fords
are always passing other cars and all
the driver of Ford has to do is to
give glance at,.the other fellows
speedometer and add five miles to it.
Then he knows how fast he is going" !"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

According to news dispatches French troops
recently killed several hundred Syrians' But the
trouble is that they can't get anything for the
scalps.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

!, 1t is said that the experts of all countries
going to get together to save the franc. Does
this mean they are going to neglect the farmer
from now on?
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Ma Ferguson has now got herself into the
frame OF mind where she thinks she has only
begun to fight.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Advice to a Cook

Husband Ito cook): "My mother
in-law is coming on long visit to-
morrow. I've made out list of her
favorite dishes for you"
Cook: "Yes, sir.''
Husband: "Well, the first time you
serve one of them you're fired"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

What has become of the od-fashioned politi-
clan who urged the adoption of the primary sys-
tenn SO the poor candidate would have chance
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

We don't know just what Cal and AL talked
about, but we are willing to bet that Cal didn't
consult AL about any improvements or repairs at
the White House.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

President Coolidge the other day fished in the
brook of his boyhood and we're willing to bet ten
to one that it didn'tslook as big as it used to.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

If Jim Reed ever gets out of the United States
senate just think of how much money he can
make by starting detective agency.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

British scientists say that the bald head is the
brainiest. This is accounted for doubtless on the
theory that the big brain pushes the hair out by
the roots.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Past Record

PdSE RECORD
The prosecuting attorney asked a
colored defendant the following ques-
ton:
"Mose, were you ever convicted or
acquitted on any charge before this
court ?"
"No, sub; no, sub. Nothin' that
sounded like dat"
Nov, listen, Nose, mean were
you ever acquitted or convicted of any
crime?"
"Well, sub, boss, de jedge he say,
Go on along an | does, an / gets
picked up agin'. Yes, sub, | guess |
wuz."
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Lets Talk About My Sweetie' is the title of a
popular song. But in real life it isn't necessary
The other girls will attend to that.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Stenning High

Chemistry Professor: "The gas in
this cylinder is deadly poison. What
steps would you take if any of it es-
capped"
Student: Long ones"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Minister Ito hostess little daugh-
ter): wouldn't you like to come to
Sunday school and hear about heaven
and the beautiful golden streets :" :,
Little Lola: eyes, sir, but it will
take away the surprise when | get
there"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Engaged

1t was at the close of the bridge
session at the Encino Country club
that the sweet young thing came rush
ing up to her mother, dragging her
attentive partner along with her, and
exclaimed:
"Oh, mother, I've captured the boo
by"
"Well, well, come here and kiss me,
both of you," was the unexpected an
swer.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
Ready for a Joke

A kind-hearted old gentleman was
stopped by a tramp, who asked for
money to get a nights lodging.
"Well, look here, my man." the old
gentleman said, "what would you say
if offered you work ?"
"Bless yer life, sir" came the re-
ply. 81 wouldn't mind it bit. | can
take joke same as most people"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Aviator: "How would you like a
trip ?"
Rastus: ''No, sab. stays on ter
rah firmah. And the more firmah
the less terrah."
Mother: "Did that young man talk
business last night, Ethel"
Daughter: eyes, mother, and he
said it was rotten"