Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1917 — Page 2

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the ■ ■ demogrut F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311 Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter June 8, 1908, at the postofflce at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. The Only All Home-Print News, paper in Jasper County.

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AIDING THE ENEMY

Just now this is a familiar phrase in American life. Exactly what is intended to be conveyed by the phrase many do not seem to understand. It might be well to study it closely if we are to be loyal citizens as our government expects us to be. First, it is not at all necessary that we actually minister to the enemy’s material wants, in order to come under the meaning of the term. There are a thousand and one ways—indirect ways—of aiding an enemy. Our present enemy is fully aware of this fact, and his knowledge is shown in .his extraordinary activity in our country. •One of the most effective ways to aid a cause is to destroy the morale of its opponents. If dissension and strife can be sown in its ranks, these of themselves will soon bring about its downfall without much effort on the part of its opponent. Unfortunately, there seems to be current in this country an idea that any course of action is perimssable that is not directly prohibited by statute of law. Acting on this assumption, opponents of the government claim the right to criticize this government’s actions because our constitution guarantees to all freedom of speech. Such people profess to be unable to see wherein they can be accused of disloyalty i n exercising a plain right guaranteed by the constitution: Fortunately, however, this same question has arisen before in this country. In the war between the states. President Lincoln had the same difficulty to contend with, and he went directly to the root of the matter and defined for all time the rights of citizens as to freedom of

speech in times of national peril. Hear him: ° He who dissuades one man from volunteering, or induces one soldier to desert, weakens the Union cause as much as he who kills a Union soldier in battle. Yet this discussion or inducement may be so conducted as to be no defined crime of which any civil court would take cognizance. President Lincoln w’ent farther and asserted the indisputable right of the government to suppress all action and speech that had for its object, or tended to, the weakening of the morale of the government forces. Men of America, our sons and brothers will soon be on the firing line, defending the honor of a people that know no master. They will be sheading their blood to make permanent the liberty bequeathed them by other fighters of another age. Can we stand and see them stabbed in the back by professed friends, while they are baring their breasts to our country’s foes? The man who in this emergency opposes his country’s course through ignorance, should be reasoned with and enlightened. He who by such action would give aid to the enemy, should be sent to join that enemy—at once. He’s a misfit here.

THE RETAIL MENACE

Government action in food price regulation has had some splendid results. No careful observer of events can doubt that without such action, r prices would now be at a prohibitive height. But the abuses have not all been eliminated. True the big sharks have had their teeth effectively extracted. but there are still a multitude of smaller fry whose activities are as strenuous as ever.

I goldl fishi Medium > Size ... IVC each H Extra |E n Fancy.. M g Fantails nr a nd d 3C each - Comets ww w 1 quart Bowls 10c 2 quart Bowls 15c I 4 quart Bowls 35c I 3 gal. Bowls SI.OO I 4 gal. Bowls $1.25 I Castles - -10 c|J Fish Food - -10 c ||| Bert Jarrette’s I Variety Store I

For instance, reports come from various cities that prices of vegetables and perishable fruits have been exceptionally high, while in these same localities farmers have had these same commodities to spoil on their hands for want of a market. There can be but one reason for this—collusion between the retailers. This collusion is greatly aided by the average city marketing regulations. In most cities the re, strictions placed on hucksters and peddlers are very stringent. These restrictions virtually protect the retailers from all competition, so that the “gentlemen’s agreement’’ is easily maintained. J In the present emergency it is a question if it would not be the part of wisdom for all our cities to entirely abolish peddlers’ licenses, at least so far as foodstuffs are concerned. This would institute a healthy competition “ that would have a very salutary effect on food prices. THE ELDERLY MAN’S INNING If this war does nothing for this country, it will be almost worth its cost when it shall have altered the national view of the elderly man in business. For years past the business world has clamored for “young blood.' - In almost every line gray hairs have been taboo, though they might adorn heads filled with the wisdom of a Solomon. At every turn one has been met by youngsters scarce out of college, in positions of the highest honor and trust —positions that should have had the attention that only age and | experience could bring to them. One potent cause for this sTafe of affairs has been the strenuous pace at which business has been going for the past few decades. Along with this has gone the idea that the elderly man could not stand the pace—forgetting that in order to accomplish the maximum of achievement it was not necessary for him to maintain the pace, as his skill and experience, born of long practice, counted for more than the dash and fire of his younger competitor. This state of affairs has been carried to ap extreme, and the really capable men of the country have been in numberless instances displaced by youngsters with very little to recommend them save their “dash.’’ But the tide has turned. With the calling of the younger men to the colors, the managers of the business world are being compelled to have recourse to the despised gray hairs. We repeat that if the war shall bring no other benefit than to restore to us a just appreciation of age and experience—-of course we have no reference to the dotard it will have been almost worth the cost.

EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

That Hindenburg line doesn’t seem inclined to “stay put.” No, the “German” is ho longer a popular dance in allied countries. About the easiest advice in the world to follow these days is to observe those “meatless days.” How those erstwhile speculators must envy Mr. Hoover, the ease with which he cornered wheat. There is said to be an unusually large crop of rabbits, and the boy and dog will proceed to relieve the meat crisis. Mr. Hoover advises the country to eat more hash. Thank you; not unless we have perfect confidence in the cook. Since the silver dollar has reached par Mr. Bryan must feel very much like reminding the world, “I told you so.” Cuba has no army or navy, but will build airplanes for the allies. You just can’t keep freemen out of freedom’s war. We all admit that half a loaf is better . than no bread, but there .isn't a darned bit of enthusiasm in ! the admission. These are the days when the I farmer watches with a smile as old ! Speckles steals the corn from the horses' troughs. Those western farmers who are dissatisfied with $2.20. wheat should be gently reminded that there is also the consumer to consider. These are the days when the honest dealer is on nettles for fear the customer will insist on opening the wrong end of the apple barrel. Peru has broken with Germany I and tenders to the allies her “moral support.” Well, the' preachers tel’ Us that “moral” ’suasion is the i greatest force in the Universe. ' “What are we fighting for?” ask • the obstructionists, just as seriously as if they imagined they really had a hand in the fighting, instead of , doing everything possible to prevent it What, asks an exchange, has become of the old-time free circus at-

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traction, the hot-air balloon? Nothing doing any more. The “conscientious objectors’’ are using the entire supply of hot air. Y Speculative people who are predicting the downfall of the kaiser are trying to decide on a fitting place of exile for him. They need not worry; he’s on his way to the place prepared for him. Since it has become known that Von Bernstorff asked his government for $50,000 to “influence congress.’’ many members of that body are wondering if that really was Von’s estimate of their price. “Turnip greens,’ says an exchange, “is one of the most sustaining props of civilization, and yet no. poet has ever been able to evolve a classic to the verdant food.” Well, what in thunder would rhyme with “turnip greens?’’ Senator Borah of Idaho has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election, and Mrs. Borah is being urged to make the race for the, succession. Those Idaho folks must think the gray mare is the better horse. Von Tirpitz says it is unwise to set a date for the collapse of England as a result of the U-boat warfare, “for political reasons.” The principal “political” reason” is that the majority of the world is determined there shall be no collapse. Mr. Edison says that the clothes of the future will be so cheap that any woman can follow the fashion without feeling the expense. The saving feature of this prophesy is that Mr. Edison carefully omits to state just how close that future is to the present.

LOAN ASSOCIATION PERFECTED

The Walker Township National Farm Loan association of Walker, Gillam, Wheatfield and Kankakee townships is ready to receive applications. - Anyone in either of these townships wishing a loan, meet us at the Walker Center school house the first Saturday night of each month. WILLIAM STALBAUM, President; V. M. Peer, Sec.-Treas.

ANNOUNCEMENT We beg to announce the following addition to our new car sales policy: The Auto Sales company of Remington will sell Maxwells for us in that territory, and we will sell the Oakland Six for them in this territory. We expect to bring up Oakland service to the standard of Maxwell service which we have built in this community. Present Oakland owners are requested to call on us as soon as convenient. Prospective Oakland owners invited to do likewise. Anyone in the marker to buy or trade for either a Light Six or the best Four built, should see us.—THE MAIN GARAGE. nS -u " Subscribe for The Democrat.

a car named Maxwell built by the strength of long experience and an undying, never-ending intention to build the best for all eternity until today it has been the champion of its class and other makers pay it the final compliment of imitation a Maxwell car can be bought on terms if desired. Hain Garage The Shafer Co., Props. Rensselaer, = - = Indiana

FOR SALE For Sale—Barge deep red Rose Comb Red cockerels on approval. $3 and $5 each.—-THOMAS J. BRITTON, Kentland, Indiana. For Sale —4 head of yearling steers, 1 2-year-old heifer, 1 yearling heifer, 1 cow, 2 spring steer calves. —T. C. CAIN, phone 929-G. For Sale —At a bargain, good building lot on Webster street, 75x 180, in block 42, Weston’s addition, 3 blocks frrom court house.—M. 1. ADAMS. nlO For Sale —Registered O. I. C. boars from prize-winning stock. Prices reasonable. —-FRANK K. FRITZ, McCoysburg, Indiana, 1 mile east and 1 mile south of Moody. nlO For Sale —My residence property in Parr. 6-room 2-story house, summer house, cement cellar, garage, 1 acre good truck ground. Will consider livestock in trade. — GEO. H. HAMMERTON. Parr, Ind. Phone 932-1. nS For Sale—My residence , property on north Weston street. Good 8-room house, all modern, electric lights, hot and cold water, cistern and bath. Want to sell at once. —C. W. DUVALL, phone 147. 031 For Sale—4o acres, 6 miles out, all cultivated, tiled, good buildings; at a bargain.—GEOßGE F. MEYERS. ts For Sale—l 7 acres adjoining city of Rensselaer, all in cultivation; fenced with high woven, wire.— HARVEY DAVISSON. ts For Sale —The William Daniels farm of 20 0 acres in Barkley township.—KOßAH DANIELS, Agt.. Rensselaer, phone 299. ts For Sale —A snap, 160 acres pasture land, S2O per acre; located 2iz. miles from station, in Jasper county.—HARVEY DAVISSON. if For Sale —Two big type Poland China male hogs, large enough for service.—WlLL McKINNEY, Rensselaer R-3, phone Mt. Ayr 87D. __ ° 3l For Sale or Trade—Residence prop. erty, good warm six-room house, lights and city water, good location. Will sell or trade for stock —GEORGE REED, phone 606. nl For Sale —My residence on McKinley avenue; 2 corner lots with 5-room cottage, electric lights, bath; barn, chicken park, garden and fruit.—W. H. POSTILL, phone 620. ______l U For Sale —Set (four) good adjustable auto jacks, “tire savers,” for raising car off tires when not in active use during winter. They are new, never been used, and will sell at less than cost one year ago. —THE DEMOCRAT. ts For Sale —Finely improved 130 acres, all in cultivation, adjoining city of Rensselaer. For sale at a real bargain.—HAßVEY DAVISSON. H For Sale—Real bargain, improved 80-acre farm, new 5-room house, new barn, 3% miles from Wheatfield, Ind.; $35 per acre. Will take

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live stock first payment, easy terms on balance.-—HARVEY DAVISSON, phone 246 or 499. ts For Sale—At the Rosebud Farm, 2 miles east of Parr, Duroc pigs with pedigrees, both sex, spring farrow, sired by Pal’s Success 111, No, 54277. Can furnish pairs not related. Also one steam feed cooker at a bargain.—AMOS H. ALTER & SON, Parr, Indiana. Phone 907-B. nls For Sale—6oo-acre farm 1 mile from Gloster, Miss., nice city of 2,000 population. Farm is well improved. Located on Prentice highway, a macadam road being built from McComb to Natchez and which intersects with the Jackson highway. Price S3O per acre.— HARVEY DAVISSON, phone 21C or 499. ts For Sale—Studebaker 6-cylinder car, model 1916, good as new; extra tire. Will sell at a bargain if taken now. Come in and see It. Have no use for it on account of going to war.—M. J. KUBOSKE, opp. D. M. Worland’s. ts For Sale—Bo acres nice black prairie land at low price of $57.50. 80 acres with lots of good buildings for only $65. Terms, SI,OOO down on either piece. 40 acres, 10 cultivated, 30 fine timber, on pike. A bargain. 43 acres, all good land, improved, in Barkley tp. Easy terms. —GEO. F. MEYERS. ts FOR RENT For Rent—-9-room house, eluctric lights, city water, three blocks from court house. —DR. F. A. TURFLER. ts WANTED ~ Wanted —Engineer at the Iroquois Roller Mills. —RALPH SPRAGUE. Wanted, W’ood Choppers—We have a limited amount of wood to cut at McCoysburg, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks. See JAMES WALTER, or phone 337. ts Wanted—Men with teams to clean out open ditches in the vicinity of Fair Oaks.—J. E. WALTER, manager J. J. Lawler lands. Phone ts MISCELLANEOUS 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. FINANCIAL ~ Money to Loan—s per cent farm loans.—JOHN A. DUNLAP. ts Mutual Insurance—Fire and Lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire bf ,M. I. ADAMS. Phone 533-L. ts Farm Loans—Money to J loan ea farm property in any sums up to slo,ooo.——E. P. HONAN. 5 Pct. FARM LOANS 5 Pct. See us for 5 per cent, money. No charge for abstract examination. Low rate of commission. Loans on city property.—CHAS. J. DEAN & SON. ts fl fit thfil Without Delay, I Mil Illi Without Commission, I Uvl lIIV I Without Charges sot nf ’Making or Recording ’ Instruments. J W. H. PARKINSON,