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The daily worker., 1928-02-11

$4.00.
CAPITALISM is placing increasing
" reliance on the technician to bols-
ter up it's crumbling structure. The
economist has done yeoman service in
rationalizing industry and explaining
away its contradictions. The psyche
logist has been called upon to ex-
anime the habits of the workers and
to develop efficient means of control
ling their thoughts and actions. The
propaganda machines of the capital
ist countries have been put on sci
entific basis and now have tight
control over the press, the radio, the
movies, and other means of mass
communication.
The present volume is contribu-
ton by professor of psychology to
the technique of capitalist propaganda.
It is a study Of the activities of the
propaganda bun eaus of the belliger-
ents during TIE recent war and IS
valuable not only as statement OF
how the workers were fooled into
supporting the past war but also OF
how they may be fooled into support
ing the next war.
The principle task Of the propa-
eanda bureaus of the last war, says
the author, and one which will be
equally important in the next, is the
mobilization of mass sentiment IN
favor of the war. This the author
admits was a difficult task for:
"The governments of Western
Europe can never be certain that
a class-conscious proletariat within
the borders of their authority will
rally to the clarion of war. Be-
fore 1914 the growth of the social
democrats in Germany, the vogue
of anti-patriotism in France, and
the rise of the laborers in Eng
land filled the governing classes
with apprehensions. 1t was freely
predicted that mobilization could
be paralyzed by general strike
and that social revolution might
raise its ominous head"
Other groups that might cause
trouble were the liberals and the
pacifists. To "turn aside" these "in-
convenient currents" it was neces-
sary first of all to make the masses
feel that the opponent is the aggres-
sor and that his entire history of
fers unassailable proof of deliberate
attempt to MAIN or DESTROY US.
'These indictments" continues the
author, "come with peculiar weight
from historians and from other men
who are credited in the public mind
with the single-minded pursuit of
truth" He then gives the role of the
intellectuals who prostituted them
selves for this purpose, including the
Manifesto of the Ninety-three in
Germany, the Oxford War Pamph-
lets and the Princeton and Chicago
symposiums in America. "The facil-
ity with which sincere and dexterous
hands may shape cases on either side
of controversy" solemnly concludes
the professor, "leaves no doubt that
in the future the propagandist may
count upon battalion of honest
professors to rewrite history"
The next step, after the enemy has
been identified, is the call for unity
and victory. Among those who were
utilized by the propaganda bureaus
for this purpose was the notorious
Gustav Herve who had gained the
confidence Of the workers before the
war by struggle against mllitarism
The daily worker., 1928-02-11

smart set is willing
gels have suspended
the laws of capital
list development for
Wall Streets bene-
fit, twits the Balti-
more Sage for put
ting the cart of poll
tics before the horse
of economics. The
philosopher of the
and the catholic an
The daily worker., 1928-02-11

And they behind
killed by yhards
Listen to the mournfu of q
Listen to the a
Now three thinkers thinking
30, I'll get
father laughing children,
III forget everything I'll be nothing from
Life is dirty joke, like funeral!"
the friends thinking
AS derrick lowers the three
(LISTEN TO THE DRUMS OF THE STRANGE AMERICAN
FUNERALD
"I1l wash clothes I'll scrub floors but my
children will work n the steel-minp
Jan Cpaks wife thinking earth hveed
coffin,
In the spring sunlight in the soft April
(LISTEN DRUMS STRANGE AMERICAN FUNERALD
"I1l make myself al hard STEEL harder,
I'll bullets
into tyrants heart!"
The other friend is thinking the listener,
He who listened mournful OF
Who listened to the of the strange American funeral
And fendsh cauldron cracked
LISTEN MOURNFUI. DRUMS OF A STRANGE FUNERAL.
LISTEN TO THE STORY OF STRANGE AMERICAN
from "May edited Taggard
The daily worker., 1928-02-11
Meek Nose
(By Federated Press)

Frank Wilson used to be mail
carrier in Harlem, New York's Negro
district. Off duty he wrote plays.
Now he is not only the star Of Porgy,
playing on Broadway, but one Of his
own plays, Meek Nose, is being pro-
duced.
Porgy is presented with an all
Negro cast except for the minor white
The daily worker., 1928-02-11
BY JOSEPH FREEMAN.

YOU ask what / think of Mencken
as sociologist?
Mencken as sociologist can't be
discussed seriously. Even sound citi-
zen like Ernest Boyd, who thinks god
The daily worker., 1928-02-11
Chasing Lawyers
Are Hurting LauU Business

the New York bar association the New York county law
association representing the
fraternity "sweping Investigation
The daily worker., 1928-02-11

DAN MINTURN

NJ. II. HEDGES
A young labor leader-ardent-ide
istic-the idol of the working class.
A beautiful girl--rich-alluring-
daughter of the political boss. They
meet-they love. What happens to
the young radical7 Dan Minturn's
struggle with the temptations Of
luxury and beauty forms the theme
Of this engrossing psychologist novel.
The daily worker., 1928-02-11
War "SaIesmansbib"

PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUE IN
THE WORLD WAR. BY Harold
D. Lasswell. Alfred A. Knopf.
$4.00.
The daily worker., 1928-02-11

wake upl IL is ten O'CLOCK, and the
next batch of mad, flowing steel is
to be poured into your pudding
trough,
Wake up! Wake upl For flawed
lever is cracking in one of those
fiendish cauldrons,
Wake up! and wake up! for now the
lever has cracked, and the steel is
raging and running down the floor
like an escaped madman.
Wake upl 0, the dream is ended,
and the steel has swallowed you
forever, Jan Clepakl
Listen to the mournful drums of
strange funeral
Listen to the story of strange Amer
lean funeral.
Now three tons of hard steel hold at
their hearts the bones, flesh, nerves,
the muscles, brainss and heart of Jan
The daily worker., 1928-02-11

The next step, after the enemy has
been identified, is the call for unity
and victory. Among those who were
utilized by the propaganda bureaus
for this purpose was the notorious
Gustav Herve who had gained the
confidence Of the workers before the
war by struggle against mllitarism
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
The Grab Bag

siderable harmless and innocent
pride. particularly IN they are good
looking. They have q marked cnar-
ncteriEtic INDIGESTION, and cannot
make ur their minds without some
Que tn HELM them. They nre faithful
to duty an dnever show any unhap-
piness which may be theirs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
Other Papers
THE FAMLYrs FUTURE DAY OUTING
fChrirtian Science M0nitor.)

Not many years ago it was with considerable awe
that children heard stories Of flying fish which old
sailors brought home 20 them. To these children q
flying fish was something out OF the natural order ~
things. They would have been no more startled had
they been told Of flying cows or elephants who had
only "a flap their ears and wiggle their tails 70 soar
high above the tops Of the mountains.
But all this is changed. In the light Of modern
DEVELOPMENTS the flying fish is nothing for world
travellers to hrag about. The flying fish must take its
Mace m = second-race attraction for those who sail
Ger distant seas. With the advent Of mans conquer
ing OF the air. the flying boat" Is now being being
developed into a thing Of Tracticability and usefulness
Only recently 1t was noted in the news dispatcher
Britain had chartered q "flying boat" for a pleasure
cruise from Southampton to the west coast Of Scotland.
Though the name flying boat" may be somewhat Of
a misnomer, the craft being essentially a hydro--air-
plane. ID is provided with sufficient nautical equipment
to enable its n~avigators to alight on the water and
maintain comparatively comfortable conditions until
ready % take to the air again.
Further development Of the flying boat" may bring
Il 70 a state 81 perfection comparable with the marine
craft Of today. Indeed the realms Of speculation lear
one into faneies of a popular vehicle that Is neither q
ton az all three. Think Of a vehicle that not only
could roll over the highways but with equal f%acilit,
sail the ocean and fly in the air. Hurdling the noun.
tain tops. hopping across the rivers. sailing the lakes
and soaring above the rain clouds, may vet be the itin
erary for an ordinary days outing in the family
vehicle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
Citizens Ticket
Meet to be Held
WeslacO Tuesday
COPYRIGHT

MALLEN. Sept. 24.-plans for the
second countrywide meeting Of the
Citizens Republican ticket which Will
he held MI Meslaco. Tuesday night.
September 25. have been completed.
according ~ an announcement made
here Monday by J.. +. Mcclellan
headquarters manager.
The announcement says the public
M this county will Nv given addition
All information concerning the pres
ent affairs VI the county and the
conduct Of the officials II the pres
ent administration hy prominent
speakers of this county
While the ii-t cf speakers is Vet
incomplete those IN charge of the
campaign intimate the principal
speaker Of the night viii be d. l..
kirgan. mayor Of Meslaco. Mr.. kir-
gan, according 40 the leaders OF the
ticket. IN in possession of valuable
information concerning the county af-
fairs and officials and he II expected
to occupy most of the speaking time
during the meeting. II is likely T..
e. Couch. prominent MesIac0 banker
and candidate ON the citizens repub-
lican ticket for county judge, will
address the meeting.
Preceding the meeting precinct
chairmen and vice-chairmen are ex-
pected 20 be appointed, according a.
the announcement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
The World and All
FAMILY
BY Charles r. Driseoll

FAMILY
A young woman writes me from New Orleans fox
information about the possibility Of her selling certain
writings Of hers for newspaper publication. She d..
scribess the articles. which sound very learned in the
prospectus. and then adds.
MY social debut was made three years ago. I'M
mediately after I was graduated from college. and l can
furnish, II you think it necessary as Introductory. ny
family genealogy, or parts Of il, dating back many cen
turtles. However, regarding eeneaogies In this mod
en age. one can safely quote the Latin sentence from
Juvenal: 'Stemmata quid faciunt, guild prodest, Pom
tice longo s~snguine cenceri.'"
Well, one can quote il safely as far a. I'm concern
ed. I hope it, q perfectly nice quotation.
give you my word that the paragraph within quo
tation marks is taken verbatim from a genuine letter.
nicely penned in a legible hand. But | don't think
should give you the young womsn's name. She'd feel
bad about Il when she gets . little older and has seen
more Of the world.
Social debuts shortly after leaving college sre All
right. Of course. Anybody who wants one or more Of
them u welcome 10 them. 90 far IS my own interest
or prejudice goes. And family No one respects hon
orable family tradition more than l..
l once worked with a man who had i~nordinate fam
iiy pride His family went back nearly fifty years,
and ~ was The second generation in the same business
m the same town. Whenever any question or policy cr
privileges arose, this excellent fellow would spring :
problem. How would it affect The Family wha,
would The Family think and dot No, he could NOT
consent 70 this or that. not but what Il would be Ali
right with him personally, but ii wouldn't do. The
Family had never countenanced anything like that.
Ridiculous? A little bit. But, after all. The Family
was something real and visible 70 this newly rich man.
ufacturer. Perhaps it wasn't any more absurd FOR him
to talk about II than Il Is for my young friend in New
Orleans to drag her renealogy INFO the matter Of her
writing for the papers. By all means respect your fam
lily traditions. and avoid anything that might be un-
worthy Of the best q them. But don't be silly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
The Farm Tariff

Senator Charles Curtis less than six months ego
was informing the senate that the only relief posi-
BILE for the agricultural interests Of the United states
wa contained in the major principles "a the McNary-
Haugen bill.
The nomination Of Mr.. Curtis as running mate for
The standard bearer appears to have changet his views
materially. The Kansas leader is now advocating q
higher tariff ~ the major need of agriculture.
IN his recent addresses throughout the agricultural
sections the vice presidential candidate has persistent
~ advocated higher tariff for farm products, includ-
inr those 81 which the country produces a surplus
He has applied the soft pedal 70 the Haugcn
program. indicating a desire not TO touch upon Prcsi-
dent Coolidge's veto Of that measure and Hoover's ap-
proxal Of the presidents act.
II Il very true that a higher tariff will aid certain
branches u agriculture. but Mr. Curtis and the party
he represents has had eight years in which to correct
the unequal tariff schedules. Every plea for the agri-
cultural interests for equalization cf tariff benefits
has met q rebuff from the republican leaders, When
the republican party promised relief for agriculture IN
1924 party leaders offered the same paDacea Curtis now
offers-a higher tariff-but throughout the four sue
ceeding years consistently refused % apply that
remedy.
Equalization cf the tariff. adoption Or The funda-
mental principles Of the McNary- Haugen bill and gov
eminent aid in connection with the organization Of CO.
operatives will solve the agricultural problem. II, as
DIR. Curtis proposes. the tariff is increased, cotton.
wheat. corn and livestock growers will receive no ma
teral benefit. Of these products the country pro-
duccs a surplus and under present conditions that sur
plus fixes the price. It is these products the McNary-
Haugen measure was designed 70 protect, and Mr.. Cur
lis was an enthusiastic advocate Of the bill until he
was selected as the running mate for Mr. Hoover.
For over half a century the republican party has
advocated d higher tariff as the only panacca for the
ills Or agriculture. The party has refused 70 recognize
any other method. plan or program. But. while merely
advocating protection for the farmer. they have in
creased protection for other industries without equal
ixinx that accorded to farm products. In this respect
the present tariff i working an injustice upon agri-
culture and to this unequal protection may be attrib-
uted most Of the presen difficulties Of the industry.
Governor Smith has announced a definite policy in
healing with the situation. He proposes equalization
bf the tariff, adoption Of the fundamental principles Of
fhs M~cNary-Haugen program TO control marketing OF
kurpluses and government aid in organization. Of CO.
operatives. Tariff will be a minor factor in this pro-
gram, and II IL q program that meets the approval az
millions Of voters in the agriculsurl sections Of the
country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
Timely Views
WORLD " AS IN NEED OF OLD ETHICAL


BY JUDGE FLORENCE Il. ALLEN
Florence Ellinwood Allen was born at SAILS Lake
college, Western Reserve university, and the law
college, Western Reserve university. and IN claw
department Of the University Of Chicago. receiving
an III. p. degree from New York university IN 1918.
She served as musical writer on several publica-
tons before beginning Der practice Of law in 1914
AZ Cleveland, Ohio. In 1919 she was elected judge
~ the court q common pleas. Cuyahora county.
Ohio, and justice a the supreme court of that state
IN 1928 for a six-year term. She is a democrat and
her home is in Columbus, Ohio).
The men AZ Valley Forge and the wives. who Wait.
ID, endured more for their ideals than could We TODAY
What the world most needs today Is to come bach
to the old ethical standards laid down by our fore.
fathers and our foremothers. Honor and honesty and
truth we're AZ a very high rar in their day. There
were no creature comforts then, but they had some
thing which We can't duplicate. They possessed sturdi.
ness and strength and worked for the sake Of WORKING
In them lies the strength Of our county. They q
worked for the love of working that they we're willing
- sacrifice themselves to take part in the "Grea,
American Enterprise" Women. too. took part. giving
counsel and encouragement and exhibiting both a
wcman's 4and q mans courage.
We have built Up a framework Of government which
is now being copied BY other nations Of the world. va
were able to do this because zen and women worked
for the love Of working. This government is a gov.
eminent "of the people, BY the people. for the people.
and not = government Of the politicians, BY the polli.
ticians. for the politicians.
There are many fine politicians in politics today
but many politicians have been thrown out Of offirs
because they thought politics a game 10 he played III
their own benefit. We have slipped from the old H..
tesrity' from the old ethical standards of our fore
fathers, and there is a laxity. tolerance and acoui.
essence among the American people at large. Men
who would net steal, will vet ccndone and take part ~
the misaprrorriation q public funds. When the hon.
es'y CT the ballot box goes. the government will be in
grave danger.
Chicago ~ p magnificent town. II has . splendid
university. . fine orchestra, and a system Of. PARIS
and Fairgrounds unequaed throughout the country
But to have a magnificent university and a fine or.
chestra does not make up for the laxity and apathy Of
its inhabitants in supporting the government. In Chi.
cago, they are reaping exactly what they have rown
The recent lamentations are due to 0 great, deyas-
Eating disease Of indifference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
.ITCAN'T Be DONE ' sss5S2ssssg
RELEASED BY CENTRAL PRESS ASSN. 6opYRle4D

editorial wastebasket, but enough
was printed 20 make its sending cut
worth while.
"A popular but commercial illus
TRAITOR was induced 10 declare Irene's
figure the most perfect he had ever
seen. She posed for him free Of
charge, and the resulting portrait
or her was placed with a dramatic
weekly - a magazine cover. In re-
turn for 4 fulsome reading notice
inside. Mr. Davidson paying the
bills. She reviewed" = Forthcoming
full love story she had ever read
In return. the publishers had the
opinion of Irene Shirley. the fam
Gus screen actress reproduced in
their advertisements Of the book.
and printed in large letters on its
paper cover. or Jacket"
N would he impossible ~ st down
IN detail All the devices which the
resourcsfui Ir. Evans employed IN
selling Irene 10 the public, but
the method was invariably the same.
You boost me and It'll boost yon.'
with consequent profit 70 both per-
sons involved Something for
something. Mr.. Evans employed il
unremittingly. Before long he was
able 70 place with a woman's n r
syndicate a series Of daily articles
az a few hundred words each. NJ
Miss Shirley. on THE Perils az the
Movies" with her photograph in one
corner. The articles we're written
by n brilliant literary derelict, who
might have been famous but for his
love for liquor: Mr.. Evars employ
ed - "hired" him, as he expressed
it-at fifty dollars . week, to write
among other articles, the ~punrently
clever little articles which appear
"a daily over Irene's name. She
never saw any Of them. or course
IN advance. but enjoyed reading
them hugely. in print.
Mr. Evans methods bang eff.
riert. systematic. continuous. rro.
dlced the inevitable result. Irene's
reputation. not az NV actress, but
as an individual. grew like the roll
ing SNOWFALL. while Mr.. Davidson
raid the equally growing bills. In
sidcrs smiled knowingly. or curse,
but not too openly. since Lew IA
wilson was not a person to be laugh
ed at. at least until his judgment IN
the matter Of Irene. had been test
ed. There was no denying that she
was "a very beautiful girl. ard Lew,
IN the past. had picked very few
failures As a result. judgment was
suspended. for the time being. The
stories, however, which began to
trickle To Mrs. DavidSon's cars,
vague thought they necessarily
were. caused her a good many
sleepless nights.
(T0 BE CONTTNuED)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24

Answers ~ Foregoing Questions
l.. Maxim Gorky; author; Russia.
yes. in Moscow.
g. Nobility imposes the obligation
uf nnhienrss rf feeling and action.
~. The Romans.
A. Quod erat demonEtrandum-
which wal 70 be proved.
s. Psalm. Gill. ~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
McANen c. of {.
Has Free Flower
Seed For Town

MALLEN. Sept. 24.-The civic a.
fairs COMMITTEES Ok the local chamber
Of commerce has secured enough
flower seeds 10 supply every resident
Of the city according to VI. L. kreid-
Ter. chairman Of the committee.
The seeds will be supplied free IN
McAlIen residents ANY, The opening WI
the Identification campaign Oct. NJ.
The seeds viii be distributed with
the idea Of having the citizens Of this
town plant them along both sides Of
every street in the city limits.
Assisting Mr. Kreidler NV the beau
LITIGATION work will Nv Mrs. Harvey
Hixson and Mrs. George L~sngford.
u Is expected the women will take
charge Of the cactus park and COM
plcte the planting program started
several months ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
Robinson Is On
Fishing Trip To
Forget Politics

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. sept. a4.-iPl
Somewhere in the Ozark mountains
near mere. Senator Joe r. Robinson.
democratic vice presidential nominee
was a r~ecluse today. Tf ne succeeds
] ncarryinr out his desires. ne will w.
lost for three days to the political
world.
Il want to rest. ! want 70 fish.
want 70 prepare for some speeches"
Was the substance az the language
used by the senator On announcing
his intention Of "A voluntary retire
ment from the political stage.
He vas accompanied into the Gland
Of nowhere" by one Of his long stand
lrE friends and fishing companions.
VIM. Sheppard. Little Rock. Other
members OF his party included Grady
Miller. his brother-in-law, and Carey
Martin, his secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24

Who am T7 what VA my profess
sion1 What w my native country '
DO | live there7
What is meant by Noblesse oblige .
What people carried off tn Sabine
wcmens
For What DO the initials Q =. n.
stand?
"The Lord hath prepared hiS
throne IN the heavens: and his king
dom ruleth over all" Where does
this passage appear IN the Bible?
Today I'm the Past
On this day. in 1TTa. Jnhn Faul
Jones. On the Bonhomme Richard.
defeated the British ship Scraps.
Today's Horoscope
Persons horn on this day have con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-24
Mexican Vegetables
Are Going to Panama

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 24-Mexican
vegetables and fruits are now being
shipped In considerable quantities n
the Panama Canal Zone, according e.
reports to the Department Of Indus
try, Commerce and Labor. Direc
steamship service between Panama
and Mazatlan, has given an outlet III
this direction for Sinaloa products
Efforts are being made - ret the
planters and the Zone Ccmissary IN.
to direct touch in order to avoid
middlemens