Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1917 — EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS [ARTICLE]

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-

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.