Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1909 — Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

It would be a significant lesson to the old world if the republics of the new should establish for the amicable solution of their controversies a high court of arbitration commanding universal respect, with the armies and navies of the signatory powers ready to enforce Its decisions. Arbitration, practically kicked out of doors by Europe, would then find a home on this side of the Atlantic. There will be no such late fall and early winter exodus from this country to Europe as |here was in 1907 or even last year. The demand for labor at good wages is too strong. Halley’s comet Is now scheduled to appear within sight of the earth on the eve of Jan. 1, just in time to look on while several million penitents turn over a new leaf. A national organization to encourage a safe and sane celebration of the Fourth of July may adopt Cleveland as a shining example without extra .barge. Some wiseacre says that a comet is coming which may burst the earth Into fragments with a swish of Its tall. Simply excitement to look forward to. •‘Many a girl passes for a beauty because her feet don’t show.” Naturally this Is from a Chicago paper.