Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1917 — Page 2

11l 4RSPER MIMfMI F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence Sll Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter June 8, 1808, at the postofflee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March *. 1879 '' z Published Wednesday tand Saturday. The Only All Home-Print Newspaper in Jasper County. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11,1917

WHAT THE STARS AND STRIPES MEAN TO US.

We are indebted to the Dayton (Ohio) Journal for this statement of the meaning of the flag to those who live on American soil. It should sink deep into the hearts of all of us: What does the American flag means? The imminence of ominous days compels this Question. What does the flag mean to you, boy—you who are just entering the gates of manhood? What does It mean to you, citizen —you—who are in the full flush of manly vigor? What does it mean to you, father —you who have passed the meridian of life? What does It mean to you, mother —you who are the bearer of children, who must live In this land, a free and enlightened woman, or subject to conditions ‘which we do not yet care to consider? What does it mean to you, foreign born citizen—you who have left some home land across the sea to find here liberty and the opportunity to labor for a worth while wage and educate your children to be the peers or equals of their fellows, enjoying the same liberties,> the same blessings of peace and prosperity, with all others who acknowledge it as the symbol of progress and freedom?

What .does the flag mean in this day and hour to each of you? You have been sheltered under its folds, protected by its sovereignity—what does it mean to you ? Let us tell you what It means. It means the federation of noble states, the differences of 'which are settled through the (deliberations of one sovereign tribunal—the supreme court of the United States, the wonder of political students throughout the woild, and the best gift of the constitution. It means protection to all who have the right to be considered citizens. it means that the gray haired grandsire and the bright haired little child may sit in security under the vines of a cottage porch. It means that lover and ’ maid may Walk through shady lanes dreaming their dreams and whispering their loves, assured that the future will be gladsome for them, It means that the glory which w&s von at Yorktown, at Buena Vista, at New Orleans, at Shiloh, at San Juaii hill, is .a national heritage which shall never be dimmed. It means that the hopes and inspirations and ambitions of 100,000,000 of people are united in patriotic solidarity.

It means, that inconceivable resources ‘are ready to be used in its defense. It means national sovereignty, and power, and glory, and promise. It means welcome and comfort to the down-trodden and oppressed of all other lands. ! It means 'all that we know of majesty and international honoi and''national self respect. It means the beauty of living free from aggression and unsoiled by the spirit of conquest. It means .the apoetheosis of industry in all its' multitudinous ; ways. • ' • , . It means religious liberty and guarantees to every man. the light to worship as he pleases. It means that education and art may here go hand in hand and be developed without restriction. It means separation of church and state. . And so for'its preservation, and all that it stands for and means, millions of American citizens are ready and willing to suffer, to die, if need be. Fair and bright it flies, unsullied, glorious, singing its epic song of national integrity of purpose. Under its stars besprent folds from sea to sea, await the youth and strength of th£ nation to honor .and defend It. Now that we have taken the plunge, there is but one thing for a loyal citizen of this country to do—Stand firmly by his country, ■whether it he native or adopted.

The die has been cast and the United States is now allied with eleven other nations against the German empire and its three allies. Thi? fact probably does not favorably impress a number of Germans in this country, many of whom were born in the Fatherland and still have kinfolk residing there. It is but natural that their sympathies to some extent should be with Germany. But the United States is now their home and their chosen country. They came here of their 'own volition and their interests now lie here. Therefore it is their duty to uphold this country in this trying hour. And is it not for the best that the United States has entered the war at this time? It has no ulterior, purpose in view/no desire Tor more territory or greater power, but simply a desire to see rigijt and justice prevail, and in the end its entry into the war will prove a godsend to the German nation. This war is going to end. Just when can not be said, but end it will. That Germany has already reached a'-dire situation was evidenced when they began their aggressive submarine campaign. Nothing but a most distressing need could ever have caused them to resort to that method. But Germany will be overpowered in time and then will the United States exereiso the same claim for right and Justice that she is now going to fight for. The United States will see that in the settlement that follows this war Germany receives her just dues and territorial rights to which she has rightful claim. r The United States is at war with the German government We have naught against her people, but we love and esteem them for their bravery and achievements. But the German government has trampled on the rights of this country as a neutral to such an extent that we must go to war in order to further enjoy the. pursuits of peace and happiness. But the declaration of war is directed against the government neads and our people should stand united in supporting it. When this war ends the amiable relations which have heretofore existed between Germany and America will be re-established and the German people instead of condemning the United States for getting into this war will thank God that it did get into it. For in the settlement of peace this country will have a big voice and as a nation of justice and righteousness we will stand firm in giving Germany her just dues as we now stand firm in defense of our rights against her. ♦

The man who does otherwise is not true either to himself or to the land that shelters, feeds and clothes him. There were maßr who honestly thought we. should not go to war with Germany. But the great majority of American people thought otherwise. So did the President, and the congress. Each was clearly entitled to his individual opinion until such time as the matter was definitely settled one way or the other. But with war actually in existence, with our armies hurrying into the field, with our navy making preparations to sweep the seas, with our young men rushing to the colors, there can be but one path for us to tread—absolute loyalty to our country. Whatever our beliefs may have been in the past, our country now is at war, and we must support it with our every drop of blood and our every dollar of wealth. Those who think that it will be simply a bluff at war—merely the assembling of an army that will drill for a few months and then go home —will be woe--fully mistaken. The United States has been both loath and slow to draw the sword, but once- drawn it will never be sheathed until victory is complete and our enemy is no longer able to do us harm. Government officials have voiced a strong plea to the farmers of the country to cultivate to the limit, to the end that we not' be hampered by a shortage in food supplies. The manufacturing interests of the country will ‘supply the vast quantities of arms, ammunition and equipment needed. These are all in the making even now. But food does not grow .whirs' no seed has been planted, and without food no army can fight and no people can exist. Therefore we ask the people of our own community to arise to the occasion and produce every ounce of foodstuffs that is within our power._ We may not all serve in the ranks, but we can demonstrate our loyalty and our devotion to our country by heeding the plea of the President in a greatly increased production of our food supplies.. Let us not have an acre that is not under- cultivation or in pastureage. Let us not have even a back yard or vacant lot that U not producing something. Patriotism lies here just as strongly as it dries on the battle line.

EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

Splash! We’re in it at last. Think twice before you speak. The words you think smart may sound silly to others. War is hell, but now that we are into' it we must do our best to make it hell for the other fellow. Your conscience, brother, will tell you when you are doing wrong —provided you have a conscience. The fellow who makes a practice of betting on torse races seldom finds other people betting on him. No, the nation is not slowly drifting toward universal military service. It is going at express speed. It takes Uncle Sam a long time to get started, but the old boy can raise a heap of duet when he finally shakes his legs.

A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.

Don’t worry volunteers will flock to the colors thicker than bees at swarming time. Free spuds and beans will do it. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown,’’ and from recent reports some heads are not very easy after the crown has been removed. St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland and was canonized. Nicholas banished the “snakes” from Russia and was ostracised. Something wrong somewhere.

PHILOSOPHY OF WALT MASON

The soldier comes back from . the carnage and wreck; he’s minus an arm and a leg and a neck; ah, , never again will be swagger and swing! He walks with a crutch land his head’s in a sling. As long as he lives he will sit by his door, ,and tell how he waded in enemy gore, and young men will list to , his-liarrowing tale, and blush that i theyire standing unwounded and hale. I’d rather come home from , the war in a dray, all broken, dismembered, my head shot away, khan stand around telling, by day by night, that I was too proud or too moral to fight. The soldier i comes home for ft season of peace, ihe carries his legs in a trunk or valise, his lungs and his wishbone were shipped by express, his body is filled with the keenest distress. But people will listen, their hats in their hands, to all his adventures :in war-stricken lands, they’ll call him a hero, a soul brave and true, they’ll praise him and bless him and give him a chew. Then sad is the lot of the bystanding wight who feels that- it’s wicked and sinful to fight. The girls turn him down and the boys hoot his name; he crawls ’neath a culvert to bury I his shame- -

OUTLOOK FOR WHEAT IS POOR

Condition of Crop Only 63.4 Per Cent of Normal. * Washington, D. C..,. April 7. —The winter wheat crop of the United States will be about 430,000,000 bushels, the department of agriculture announced today in its first estimate of ‘ the crop which was sown last autumn, on one of the largest ever planted, but which had adverse conditions through the winter. Last year 481,744,000 bushels were harvested, and 673,947,001) bushels were produced in 1915.

That is just what it is. Let us tell you how it is made. The cocoanut meat is imported from Ceylon and the Philippine islands, the pganut oil from France and Holland. These two products are churned; when it leaves the churn it is worked and salted the same as creamery butter. Try it once.— RHOADS’ GROCERY.

Ideal-Account Files are the best, simplest and most economical method of keeping small accounts and having them right at your fingers’ end at all times. These files with 250 blank statements are on sale in The Democrat's fancy stationery department for only >1.50 each. Extra statements carried Id stock at all times and sold in any quantity desired. Ideal Account Files, >1.50 each.— The Democrat’s fancy stationery department

NUT MARGARINE

Permanent Embassies.

It was not untilthe.close of the fifteenth century that the permanent embassy became at all common, and not until the end of the sixteenth that it became a generally recognized institution. In 1487 Dr. Itoderigo Gondesalvl de Puebla was appointed permanent Spanish ambassador to England, and, as he was still in London in 1500, the Spanish embassy in the British capital must be regarded as the oldest among the permanent embassies of the world. , s

Conception of Cultivation.

Cultivation a generation ago meant acquaintance with letters and the fine arts, and some knowledge of at least two languages and literatures, and of history. The term “cultivation” is now much more inclusive. It includes elementary knowledge of the sciences, and it ranks high the subjects of history, government and economics.— Charles W. EHOt, in Atlantic.

Where Brown Trout Live.

In streams no longer favorable to the brook trout, and there are many such due to logging operations, pol-lutioiL-jetc., the English brown trout, by nature a hardier fish than our native fish, will still thrive, and such streams may be made to furnish good sport and a valuable food supply by stocking with brown trout. —All Outdoors.

We All Have Felt It.

In a reading class the word “discouraged” was encountered. The teacher asked the pupils what- they understood by the meaning of this word. Lawrence replied: “Well, it is just the way you feel when you make someting nice and it up and busts.”

Generally.

“Who is that young man who says .he does not care to play tennis because the exefcise is too violent?” “That is the boy whose father thinks that when he gets through college he ought to go out West and punch cows for a spell.” —Judge.

Should Use Judgment.

Teacher —“When little George Washington told the truth about cutting down the cherry tree his father forgave him. Now, Henry, what lesson does this teach us?” Henry—“lt teaches us that we should learn when to tell the truth.”

Measure of Culture.

Culture is not measured by the greatness of the field which is covered by our knowledge, but by the nicety with which we can perceive relations in that field, whether great or small. —R. F. Stevenson.

Remedy for Sprains.

Bruise thoroughly one handful of green sage leaves, boil them in a gill of vinegar for ten minutes; apply to the sprain,ed joint as a poultice between folded muslin. Rest the joint as much as possible.

Carefree.

“How do you know that picture is one of the old masters?” “Don’t ask me,” replied Mr. Cumrox. “That information is part of what I paid for. Ask the dealer how he- knows.”

Point to Be Remembered.

The dog may be an enemy to quail, but before we tax him out' of existence let us remember what a good friend he is to man. —Charleston News and Courier.

Part of It All Right.

“Wouldn’t you like to have her singing beside in the wilderness?” “Well, I’m in favor of the wilderness, but I wouldn’t care to be there.” — Judge.

Bargain Sale.

A small boy had a bicycle which he wished to sell, so he’ f placed a sign in the basement window, which read : “Bicycle for sale. Five or seven dollars.”

The Necessary Inclosure.

“Is it necessary to inclose- stamps?” asked the poet, “\lore necessary even than to" inclose poetry,” responded ’the experienced author. • ...

Faith?

“It’s a mistake,” said Uncle Eben, “to imagine dat faith consists of knockin’ off work an’ trustin’ to luck.” —Washington Star.

A Worth While Thought.

“I have found that the best retort to an unkind or a catty remark of any description is a laugh. Try it.” —Selected.

More Precious Than Gold.

Platinum, which is mpch more valuable than gold in weight, is being increasingly produced in Columbia.

Not Always.

Sundays and holidays the alarm clock is a musical instrument.—-Tole-do Blade.

Different Things.

The fast life was ever at odds with the life of fasting.—'Philadelphia Ledger. O -.S .

WILL ATTACK SUFFRAGE LAW

Foes of Act Declare It to Be Unconstitutional. It became known in Indianapolis Monday that plans for attacking the validity of the equal suffrage law passed by the general assembly last winter have been virtually completed and a suit is expected to be filed shortly asking that the act be held unconstitutional. The suit probably will be filed in time for those supporting it to obtain a decision from the Indiana supreme court before the election of delegates to' the constitutional convention in September. * The suit will be filed in the Marion county courts, probably in one of the branches of the superior court, it was said, and an appeal will be taken regardless of the decision of the county court. Attorneys vfho have interested themselves in the action said that the suffrage act will be attacked upon at least two points. The following allegations will be made, it is said: That the act is in violation of the state constitution, in that it permits women to vote, when the constitution provides specifically that suffrage shall be extended only to male citizens. That it is invalid because it distinguishes between native-born and foreign-born women, excluding all those born in a foreign country from exercising the right of franchise and permitting native-born women to vote. Those who are furthering the interests of the action pointed out •tha,t the writers of the present, constitution forestalled the passage of a woman suffrage act by the legislature when, in fixing the qualifications of voters, they blocked Such a statute by making the provision in Article 3 that only male citizens might vote.

(pssified ew FOR SALE Or Trade—3 vacant lots in Fair Oaks. Also washings and housecleaning work wanted. —L. V. MARTIN, Rensselaer.al 5 Eggs for Hatching—B. P. Rocks, 50c for 15. MRS. HENRY PAULUS, phone 938-G.a!4 Second-hand Ford, in good mechanical condition; car is nearly new; at a bargain if taken soon.— S. A. BRUSNAHAN, phone 932-C. ts Deering 7-fOot binder, almost good as new, at a bargain.—DANA RISHLING, Rensselaer.a!2 Setting Eggs—White Wyandotte, 50c and 75c per setting.—MßSJOHN KOHLER. Phone 938-C. ts Seed Corn —I have a limited amount of early No. 1 white. Phone 60-W. —C. W. ULM, Remington, Ind. a2l S. C. Wdiite Leghorn eggs, 75c for 15, $5 per 100.—PHONE filtf’-B, Rensselaer.ml Good Recleaned Timothy Seed, $3 per bushel, at RENSSELAER GARAGE. ts One 3-year-old colt and one mare 10 years old. Phone 921-B, Rehsselaer, Ind. 2 —JAMES A. GILMORE. Good Team of Work Mares, wt. 2400. —W. B. WALTER, Rensselaer, R-3. Phone 80-C, Mt. Ayr exchange. ts Team of mules, 9 and 10 years old; team of colts, coming 3 years old, broke to work, and 1 5-year-old horse. Will sell on time. — PHONE 955-F.al 2 Maple Syrup and Sugar, guaranteed strictly pure; put in 2-quart cans, 75c a can f. o. b. railroad. —J. M. BROWN, Sugar Grove, Warren Co., Pennsylvania. alO

Barred Plymouth f Rock Eggs for setting, 50c for 15 or $3 per 100. —MRS. T. M. McALEER, Rensselaer, R-4. Phone 15-X, Remington exchange. a-7

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, $2 per ■setting of 15. The best that can be bought for this price anywhere. Also mammoth Pekin duck eggs, $1.50 per setting of 11 eggs, unsurpassed ip quality.,—A. D. HERSHMAN, Medaryville, Ind. als

Remington Typewriter, No. 7, With tabulating attachment. Machine in splendid condition and looks and is 'practically as good as new; cost $l2O, will sell at a bargain.—THE DEMOCRAT.

For Sale—Team of work horses and team of 3-year-old mules; also some re-cleaned timothy seed, 1 bushel clover sCed, 1 new 12-inch gang plow, only plowed TO acres. — JOSEPH TRULLEY, Rensselaer, R--4, Phone 945-B. ■ a-10 Fiverpassenger Automobile in good ' running condition, electric horn, Presto-lite lights, top, good tires, two practically new; extra inner tubes, jack, etc. A bargain if sold soon. Will demonstrate.—F. E. BABCOCK. One Gasoline 16. Horse-power Engine, mounted on iron wheel wagon, will run ensilage cutter or small separator. This engine is a Fairbanks Morse, and a good one. $l5O buys it. This is a bargain for some one. See JOHN j. STOCKTON, or telephone 915-B or 409. ts

50,000 to 75,000 Feet of Oak lumber, consisting of 2x4, 2xs, sills, inch boards, plank and bridge material. Price from sl2 to $lB at mill, with exception of bridge piank, which is $25. Also hare white oak posts on ground at 7c each. Call J. N. BICKNELL, phone 642, Rensselaer. ts ■ Stop Paying Rent —Own a home in the hardwood timber belt of Wisconsin, sls to $25 per acre on terms to suit. Sugar maple, oak, •! basswood, birch, etc. Choice clay loam soil. Pure spring streams. Close to towns. Improved and partly improved farms. Write FRANK M. DOYLE, Immigration Agent, Ladysmith, Wisconsin. a2l One of the Best Located Residence properties in Rensselaer, 75x300 feet, corner lot fronting on two improved streets; good two-story house, with cisterfi, drilled ' well, bath, barn and other out-buildings, etc. Ground alone IS worth price asked for entire property. Terms ts desired. For further particulars call I or address B. care THE DEMOCRAT. , See JAY W. STOCKTON for some choice lots in the city 'of Rensselaer, Indiana. Fine i location; all public improvements I made and paid for. Also some fine uncultivated land, as well as some of the best land that’s in Jasper •county. There is no indebtedness against any of this property. If you are interested telephone 25 or |915-B. I ——— Bees—l have for sale twenty strong j hives of Italian bees. Price $8 per hive, cash. Each hive, if the season be favorable, will give from , two to four swarms. I will sell iMay and June swarms for $5 per 'stand. Men who assume to know claim that a hive of bees should be jin every orchard and pickle field to pollenize each bloom and thus produce a large crop. The old saying, |“A swarm in May is worth a ton 'of hay, and in June a silver spoon,’* ■ may hold good this year.—FRANK FOLTZ.

WANTED Old False Teeth Bought—Broken or any condition. We pay up to $5 a set, according to value. Mail at once and get our offer. If unsatisfactory, will return teeth. —DOMESTIC SUPPLY CO., Binghamton, NeW g , York. ml Sewing—-Spring sewing wanted at home for boys and gir}s. —MRS. ELLA RISHLIira, Rensselaer, ml LOST Last Thursday on Pleasant Ridge road, an auto tire and rim. Finder please leave at Democrat office for owner. al4 FOR RENT 80-Acre Improved Farm, 2 miles I southeast of Wheatfield. —HARVEY DAVISSON. A Dandy Suite of Office Rooms over The Democrat office.—F. E. BABCOCK. tf Good 6-room house, city water, electric lights,’ 2 lots; in east part of town.—PHONE 920-D. a2l Pasture —I have room for 20 head of stock to pasture for season. —A. E. KIRK, Parr, Indiana, R. F. D, No. 1.a!2 The Five-Room Flat over The Democrat office, city water, bath, electric lights, etc. To small family only.—F. E. BABCOCK. Phone 315 or 311. Pasture of 160 Acres, has quite a good deal of timber on it, and there is also a lot of pasture in the open land for grazing purposes. Will rent reasonable. It is north of Rensselaer. See JAY W. STOCKTON for further information. Telephone 25 or 915-B. We Have Room for about 250 head of stock for the season on the J. J. Lawler pastures near Fair Oaks, plenty of; grass and water. Cattle, all dfces, $1 •per month; horses, $1.50 . per month for season. Call or see superintendent, JAMES E. WALTER. Phone 3 37. ts

MISCELLANEOUS Butter Wrappers-—Vegetable •parchment butter wrappers in any quantity desired, either plain or printed, at The Democrat Office, ts Storage—l have two rooms for storage of light household or other goods in The Democrat building. Terms reasonable.—F. E. BABCOCK. Phone 315 or 311. n Typewriter Ribbons—The Democrat carries in stock in its fancy stationery department the famous Nedich make of ribbons for nearly all the standard makes of typewriters. Price 65c each. Will be sent by mail prepaid to any address on receipt s os price. ts

' FINANCIAL Money to Doan —5 per cent farm loans.—JOHN A. DUNLAP. ts Mutual Insurance—Fire and Lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire of M.ktf. ADAMS. Phone 533-L. ts Farm Loans—l can procure you a five-year loan on your farm’at 5 per cent. Can loan as high as 50 per cent of the value of any good farm. No delay in getting the money after title is approved.—CHAS. J. DEAN & SON. ts Farm Japans —Money to loan on , farm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. —E. P. HONAN. I flnl fhftl Without I Mrl IHr Without Commission, I ul IllV Without Charges for n„ ’Making or Recording Instruments. / W. H. PARKINSON.