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THE SUN, NEWBERRY, S. C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1940 Kathleen Norris Says: Let's Keep On Singing, ‘Oh, Say Can You See?' (Bell Syndicate—WNU Service.) WmshingUm’t first congress was so half-hearted after the peace that was made at York- town, that it was hard to get a quorum together. By KATHLEEN NORRIS T WO great men were born in this month. Perhaps the greatest the world has seen for hundreds of years. In vain one scans the lists of famous names from China, India, Russia, Italy, France, Germany, England, to find a patriot, a statesman, a humani tarian with the vision and courage and patience that Lincoln and Wash ington possessed, and whose fruits gave us the nation we are so proud to call our own today. There have been great soldiers, great prime ministers, in other countries. But few of them have combined with their governing qual ities the finer qualities of heart and soul. And few of them have had to face the personal and national perils that marked the careers of both our great men. They gave America that charac teristic that no other nations claim. It is best called “humanitarianism.” It is unique in the dealings of one Jiation with another, and that par ticular element is what makes us different, and makes our history dif-' ferent. We are not an aggressive nation. We are not seeking to domi nate other smaller nations and en rich ourselves with their treasure. No Indemnities Claimed. After any unpleasantness whether It be the great war of 1914-1918 or the Spanish war, or the injuries that were done us in China some 40 years ago, we don’t claim indemni ties. We pay for what we take, and after awhile give it back to its own people as a gift. If nations borrow money from us in extremities, we presently forgive them their default ing of the debt, and a brotherly feel ing of sympathy in their fresh diffi culties continues undisturbed. We are slow to make enemies among the nations because we are a com posite of them all, the living exam ple of tne truth that all men are brothers, and can live together in peace. No other nation does this or ever has done this. If one of them con quers a smaller or weaker people, that people lives under heavy taxa tion. From that moment it is a people ruled by its military betters; it pays tribute; its wealth and its treasure are poured into the coffers of the victors. New World Era. Our history began, and a new World era began, when a few men opposed themselves to a supposedly irresistible and inexhaustible power, and risked their lives to defend the principle that men are fit to rule themselves. Washington’s first con gress was so half-hearted after the peace that was made at Yorktown, that it was hard to get a quorum to gether. On all sides he met scorn, doubt, criticism, indifference. The influential people were the Tories, and they had every reason to feel, for the first dozen years of Ameri ca’s existence, that this ridiculous experiment in democracy was bound to ignominious failure. Two generations later it was for awkward, gentle big Lincoln to hold the country together, to keep us a nation still. The echoes of that bit ter struggle are still in our ears; we are still a very baby among the nations at the age of one hundred and sixty-four. But we are the greatest of them all now, and hardly aware yet of our own potentialities for future greatness. We have our weak spots. Our neg lect of the financial safety of the old and helpless. Our strikes. Our dust-bowl emigrants and illiterate mountain folk. But the hopeful thing is that we know it, and in a fum bling fashion are beginning to do something about it, rather than ac cepting want, squalor, a fearful in fant mortality, disease, crime as a part of the plan of Divine Provi dence. All Brothers. Our mixed blood is at once our hope and our menace. Our menace because when thousands of foreign- born men and women are trans planted to a new soil, it takes them several generations to develop a loy alty to the new flag, and to learn to live in freedom and comfort. They see fortunes made by graft and theft, and tney are tempted beyond any strength that the poverty and restriction of their old lives had power to give them. But year by year conditions and environment are improved, and in another few years—say 150 or 200, this difficulty that comes from pouring old wine into new bottles will be eradicated, and we will become as law-abiding as we are strong and rich and pow erful. Our Hope Here. Every woman who teaches her children the true history of Amer ica, gives them some idea of the potentialities still ahead of us under our own Constitution, does her bit to hasten that happy day. The foaming yeast of mixed heri tages, mixed blood, mixed ideals and customs may be our menace. But our hope springs from this very condition, too. The hope that we who are all neighbors; whose fore fathers came from Germany, Italy, France, Spain as well as the two great streams from England and Ireland, may show the quarrelling peoples of the world that there is nothing irreconcilable in a differ ence of blood. The lists of pupils in our schools show hundreds of names of Chinese, Japanese, Phili- pino, Indian and colored children; every one of them a good American now. All are being blended and welded and reconciled under one flag, teaching and helping each oth er by their very differences as well as by their common education and town and way of living. Purchasing Power. When a Japanese or Russian fam ily living in Dakota wants a roll of cotton it goes to the dime store and buys it. When a Florida Negro housewife needs maple syrup she patronizes her chain store. When a Maine farmer finds himself short of gasoline he stops at the nearest gas pump, and his brother in Arizona would never think of going to war for fresh salmon; he can’t catch it, he is under-privileged in not having a salmon-run of his own. But he can buy it and buy it cheap, and so instead of mobilizing he puts his hand in his pocket. And his boys stay at home with him and their mother, and grow to manhood in safety, and marry and have farms and sons of their own in time and live in peace. One Hundredth the Cost. Why must nations own the sources of everything they need? Unless all nations are to be enemies that is an expensive and cumbersome idea. At one tenth—one one-hundredth the cost of war any nation could buy as much oil or cotton or tin as she needed. This is so obvious that it is ridiculous to repeat it. If all our states are small nations, as they are, acknowledging, in a crisis, the paternal wisdom of a central gov ernment, and if in all these 48 in dividual divisions of our nation ev ery nation in the world is repre sented among the people, and in the local governments, which they are, and if we, in California, have a comfortable feeling that such es sentials as we haven’t got are easily purchasable from our friendly neigh bors, then why in the name of God— the God of peace and brotherhood, can’t Europe do likewise? General JOHNSON Jour: Vmiud Features WNU Service Congress Alone Can Declare Mili tary War but President Wages a More Deadly Economic War Against Japan. By HUGH S. JOHNSON CHICAGO.—Anglo-French strate gy in the European war is to starve Germany, just as it was German strategy in both the World war and this one to starve England. This is economic war which can be more deadly than military war, especially to women, children, the sick and the aged. “Measures less than war but more than words” is a misleading phrase if it means that we will engage in economic war. Military war re quires a declaration of war by con gress. But this administration has wangled many powers that permit it to engage in economic war without any reference whatever to congress. In Chicago, the President, speak ing of Japan, threatened to “quar antine the aggressor nations.” That raised such a storm of protest that it was soft-pedaled. Nevertheless, we seem now to be about to wage economic war on Japan. By letting the Japanese trade treaty lapse, the administration has create ! a condi tion in which, by use of other execu tive powers, it can wage economic war to a remarkable extent. Hacking at Lifelines. No nation can go very far down the road of economic war without reaching a place where military war can’t be avoided. In this very situ ation we are creating a condition which has already involved a seri ous military problem. Japan does JAPANESE SANDWICH MEN But sandwiches are scarce; the signs urge all to be thrifty during the present difficulties. not now threaten us to any such ex tent as demands a vast addition to our navy. But we can’t thus hack at her lifelines without creating a resentment that already has re quired very extensive naval prep arations to back it up. Why are we doing it? We are told that it is not for the trade of China but for our love of China. China is a big country. Part of it is Com munist and all of it may be. Shifts in the Far Eastern line-up are un predictable. Just when we must closely watch a dangerous confla gration in our front yard, we seem to be building a bonfire on our own back doorstep. In Reverse English. Some authorities say we are doing it to protect the British economic position in eastern Asia—a thing she refused to do with us in Manchukuo. If that is so, we are reaping a rich reward in the British interference with our exports, imports and mails and their disregard of what remains of our neutral rights on the high seas. • • • CHICAGO. — John Lewis would never contend that this administra tion has done little or nothing for organized labor. He feels that the continued stagnation of economic activity and the great pool of un employment, which has been very little lessened, are evils which the administration started out to im prove. He says it has not succeed ed in doing this or fundamentally helping the situation in taxation, debt, federal finance, agriculture and export trade to betterment of all which the unemployed in the ranks of labor must look for jobs. If that is a correct interpretation of John’s mighty blast, it’s hard to see any error in it. As the Presi dent is fond of saying: “Res ipsu loquitur”—the facts speak for them selves. But this administration cannot fairly be charged with not having done its utmost for labor. It is true that many of these fledglings of the Blue Eagle have turned out to be sick chickens. The Labor Relations board needs a good going over. The bituminous coal commission has not yet laid a sub stantial egg. The wages and hours act is still to weather its first real test. Handling of the labor problem by the department of labor has been bungling and inept. Nevertheless, the purpose and the effort of the administration on be half of labor have been sincere and ceaseless. These faults and short comings can all be Cured. Most important of all, from the labor point of view, these new truly liberal principles are so firmly es tablished and so widely accepted in this country that never again can they be made a political issue. Any party that attempt to turn back the hands of the clock will fail. * * * Finland acted in exact accord with Winston Churchill’s plea tc trust the allies—to join them or die. But we have yet to hear of Eng land or France declaring war on Russia or sending Finland a couple of hundred planes and army corps. Comfort, Style, Color, Novelty In New Spring Shoe Fashions By CHERIE NICHOLAS ASA prologue to the season before us the National Shoe fair, held in Chicago recently, launched many new styles for the Easter parade, and for the spring and summer months to follow. It is not possible to tell of all the shoe fashions ex hibited, so in the next few para graphs we will cite a few outstand ing highspots. First, one is impressed with the striking originality that marks the styling of shoes this season. The big news is the swing toward back decoration. The newest models are styled with all sorts of fancy cutouts in heel and side-back sections. Open toes appear in a substantial percent age, with good taste using a restrain ing hand. In leathers there is decided in genuity in combinations, especially with fabrics. In the forefront are leathers from the reptilian family. Patent is a top-honor contender, di viding its style prestige with gabar dine. Suede is also definitely in the picture. The stepins are prime fa vorites. The majority of these, and of pumps, carry elasticised sections. For the initial purchase smart women will select black or the new bluejacket blue, a dark navy. Mali bu beige is also a color you will be parading. Gray is due for a de cided revival. Heels introduce more novelty in their heights and shapes than in any previous year. They will “click” from flat platforms to new spike altitudes. Wedges in medium and high heel versions promise a great vogue. When you see the new play shoes you won’t be able to resist. Wedge shoes with soles in brilliant red kid and tops of Paiis blue, buck piped in red, with a red drawstring around the top will embark you gaily on that all-American spring which fashion advises will be here, with patriotic colors flagging interest from head to foot. Ready to step out for spring are bluejacket pumps with bows and moccasin-effect fronts edged in white as shown to the left in the picture, worn with a navy and white print frock and navy and white ac cessories. Gay stripe wool for coats is a spring promise. To wear with your striped coat choose shoes such as accompany the coat illustrated. Describing the shoes shown in the inset, beginning at the top, No. 1 is the new double platform type. The alligator pumps next below are real smart. They are in the new taupe gray, have the latest square toe and heel design, with stitching in brown. Shown next is a signif icant style forecast. It combines alligator with suede or gabardine. Two pert bows of alligator add swank. Comfort plus style is the very important message conveyed by the shoe that concludes the group. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Pastel Blouse A sheer crepe blouse in monotone pastel, pale blue, muted pink, gray ish gi-een or the new wheat color with a dark skirt of rich fabric is a dress formula that carries style conviction. The blouse pictured ob serves the newest styling details. High neckline, long generously full sleeves, the wide corselet effect that gives a nipped-vi waistline, they are marks of fashion-wise dressmaker touches. A matching turban is late fashion decree. Nepotny is launching new styles in chemisier blouses, making them of silk or cotton novelty shirting and trimming them with old-time featherstitched braid and nacre shell-shaped buttons. Milliners Turn Out Cunning Spring Hats A pastel felt or a gay fabric tur ban make good “starters” for spring. The sailor theme is a most important one. As for turbans you can wear no smarter headpiece. The latest is to have a turban match either blouse or bag or match some thing that has to do with your cos tume. The outstanding feature about the cunning hats that tilt over the face, some not much larger than the palm of your hand, is that they all throw the spotlight on back views. Mil liners have devised all sorts of schemes in the way of snoods and fitted deep bandeaux and ribbon cap-fitting contrivances not only to insure a comfortable fit on the head but to give chic and charm to back views. House Coats to Fit Your Personality House coats and hostess gowns, like all other costumes, should be chosen to match your personality. Once in a while the tall, stately woman may find it. amusing to go frilly and feminine at home and the hoyden may try her hand at elegance, but these are the excep tions rather than the rule. Ordinarily the woman who spends many hours in her home likes pret ty, cheerful pastels, while the career woman who keeps an eye on the practical side chooses the darker red, wine and blue shades. Wet Day Ensemble Chic and Sensible Copper and white are attractive ly combined for a rainy day ensem ble. A trench coat of copper-toned gabardine is teamed with white rubbers and a transparent copper- toned umbrella. The umbrella has an old-fashioned ivory tusk handle. An amusing lapel pin for this coit is a pair of white celluloid ducks. LJ ERE is a new department that we know is going to meet with tremendous popularity with our readers, for it brings the op portunity of combining pleasure and profit. With jig, coping or keyhole saw, you may cut these designs from wallboard, plywood or thin lumber. Each pattern brings accurate outline of the do sign, and complete directions for making and painting. Men, women, boys and girls are finding this a fascinating pastime, and with each order will be sent 4 circular showing many additional novelties which may be made at home. A host of bright birds in your garden becomes reality when your cutout hobby is combined with pattern Z9063, 15 cents. Life-size outlines and realistic painting sug gestions for eight familiar birds are given. Can you identify them? There’s the red-headed woodpeck er, scarlet tanager, indigo bunt ing, towhee, oriole, bobolink and blue jay. Scraps of plywood and jig or coping saw will make pleas ant work of these feathered friends. On this same pattern you also receive outlines and instructions for the delightful rustic bird house. Different-sized openings for various birds make this house adaptable to the birds of your choice. Send Order to: Aunt Martha, Box 166-W, Kansas City, Mo. NIGHT "COLDS Need More Than “Salve” To Quickly Relieve DISTRESS! Before you go to bed rub your throat, chest and back with warming, soothing Musterole. You get such QUICK relief because Musterole is MORE than “just a salve.’’ It’s a marvelous stimulating ‘'counter-irritant” which helps break up local congestion and pain due to colds. Its soothing vapors ease breathing. Used by millions for over 30 years! S strengths: Regular, Children’s (mild) and Extra Strong, 40*. Hospital Size, $3.00. To the Best Use Tl\e way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends, chiefly, on two words—Industry and Frugality. That means, waste neither Time nor Money, but make the best use of both.—Benjamin Franklin. f \ There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation Yes, and only two vrays—before and after it happens! Instead of enduring those dull, tired, head achy days and then having to take an emergency cathartic—why not KEEP regular with Kellogg’s All-Bran? You can, if your con stipation is the kind millions have —due to lack of “bulk” in the diet. For All-Bran goes right to the cause of this trouble by supplying the “bulk” you need. Eat this toasted, nutritious cereal regularly — with milk or cream, or baked into mufflns- drink plenty of water, and see if your life isn’t a whole lot bright er! Made by Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. If your condition is chron ic, it is wise to consult a physician. v J The Present Past and to come seem best; things present worst. — Shake speare. “MIDDLE AGE” WOMEIL Thousands havp poop Thousands have gone smiling thru this “try ing time” by taking Pinkham’s— famous for helping female funo* tional troubles. Try it! LYDIA L PINKHAM’S VEGETABLE COMPODNO AT GOOD DRUG STORES • LARGE I •on li I wwk» »1.S0 MENEILS fSl magic REMEDY BAtMS^Z^texedRelieiL R H E U fvl ATI b M lu m bag q