The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 7, 1923, Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE Entered at the Postoffice, Bismarck, N. D., as Second Class Matter. / BISMARCK TRIBUNE CO. - - - Publishers | Foreign Representatives ma G. LOGAN PAYNE COMPANY } CHICAGO - - - - - DETROIT Marquette Bldg. Kresge Bldg. PAYNE, BURNS AND SMITI- NEW YORK - - - - Fifth Ave. Bldg. | MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use or | republi¢ation of all news dispatches credited to it or not} otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news pub- | lished herein. | All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are | also reserved. MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION | SUBSCRIPTION RATES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Daily by carrier, per year........... 0. . 6. cee eee eee $7.20 Daily by mail, per year (in Bismarck) . Daily by mail, per year (in state outside Bismarck) . Daily by mail, outside of North Dakota.... eas eee ieee || THE STATE’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER \ (Established 1873) THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The medicine that seems to do most good often is a little | unpleasant to take. Perhaps that reaction will be felt by many in pondering over the recommendations of President | Calvi Coolidge in his first message to Congress. The Pres-, ident spoke to Congress as a plain, thrifty New Englander, with full consciousness that self-help and self-denial are po-/ tent remedies, as one who could not conceal the necessity of | emphasizing common sense when. a pleasing philosophy or idealistic theories might be more palatable; as one who is convinced that Congress and the nation must recognize the fundamental problems of readjustment and solve them in a direct and fearless manner. : Mr. Coolidge placed as a paramount issue tax reduction. | Secretary Mellon has pointed to a method by which $300,- | 600,000 can be cut from the federal tax bill. Every man, | woman and child would be affected and benefitted. Money now thrown into the tax collector’s purse would be released | to the channels of trade and for investment. Government | would not be impaired. A good example would be set for, the rest of the nation—the states, counties, cities and town-| ships. Mr. Coolidge is for the World Court. It is not a partisan ; question; the adherence of the United States to that prin- | ciple does not mean entrance into the League of Nations. , It is reaffirming a step toward amity of nations and peaceful ; solution of international problems which America took 25 years ago in participating in The Hague tribunal. The President is against price-fixing of farm products. There was wide-spread demand for the fixing of a price on} "wheat a few months ago. Nearly every thoughtful man who; asked price-fixing excused the view as a plea for an emerg- | ency relief. Nothing could be gained by fixing a price on} wheat now; much of it has left the farmer’s hands and the crop was disappointingly small. Price-fixing under the plans proposed would simply leave the government holding the bag. It is evident no permanent ills could be cured by adoption of such a policy. The President asks reorganization of the railroad rate structure so as to give lower rates on farm products. In that there is real benefit for the farmer, a direct benefit and a just one. The more prosperous lines of industry should assume a greater burden than agriculture in the maintenance of the railroads in this period. He urged means to provide cheaper fertilizers, or more interest to farmers farther east; he proposes the government shall assist in marketing exportable wheat,. continue to make loans and to lend its force to organization which shall permit a greater control of production. This program is sound, and it does promise permanent benefit for the agricultural industry. The President says very succinctly he does not favor a}. bonus. If Congress will cut the nation’s tax bill $300,000,- 000, slash the red tape from the organizations for aid of the disabled veterans, complete its prosecutions of war fraud cases, strip the government of extravagance and put the business of the nation on such a sound basis that every citizen will benefit, the great majority of service men would | not complain. The question of adjusted compensation should have been settled within two years after the end of the war. President Coolidge plainly does not believe in extending the range of governmental activities into business. He evi- dently feels, as did his predecessor, that there should be “more business in government and less government in busi- ness.” He would continue government’ operation of the merchant marine until shipping conditions are such as to allow it to be disposed of advantageously. He would not, simply because he opposes government extension into the shipping business, scrap the ships and waste millions of dol- lars, a sound view. i He would not wipe the army and navy from the face of | the map though willing to go great lengths to prevent war; he would be ready to defend the honor of the nation at the least possible cost in lives and money. He urges strengthen- ing of our defenses. The President would provide greater means of enforcing | the eighteenth amendment—he could not do less. He would} continue the policy of selective immigration, with selection abroad—a proper policy for a great republic, though it may | be unpopular in the industrial centers of the President’s own | New England where cheap foreign labor is sought. He, would not nationalize the coal industry—he would bring the! authority of the government to bear to protect its citizens | against outrageous prices. He would extend the Givil Serv- | ice to first, second and third class postmasters, removing: these offices from the extravagance of being considered | political plums.and he risks the ire of politicians in making; the blunt recommendation. t| The President declares against issuance of tax-exempt securities, he opposes cancellation of foreign debts, he op- poses recognition of the Soviet government so long as it | Yecognizes as right its principle of state robbery of private property. ; The message of the President does not beam with the great humanity which characterized the state papers of the late President Harding. Another might have framed in the| Message a great vision to catch and hold the eye and heart of the nation in a time of perplexity. But Mr. Coolidge’s message reads as the deep conviction of an able leader who has made a close study of the problems his country must | solve and having reached his conclusions as to what is best for the nation, he expresses them without regard to their popular appeal. The message must, if the spirit of the chief executive is caught, fill the nation with confidence that in ' President Coolidge the people have a trustworthy leader. t * GOVERNMENT BY MINORITY More than a third of the present members of the United States Senate got into office by a minority vote. For in- atance, 34 senators received an average of only one-fourth of the votes that would have been cast in their states if every entitled to vote had really voted. , . ® me Government by minority is the penalty for citizens’ fail- NECKLACES A special assortment of head chains in Coral, Blue, Jade and Jet. Many lengths and styles. Also fancy Cordeliers SILK VESTS Womens silk vests in Peach, White, Flesh and Maize. Bodice top, Silk ribbon straps. SILK HOSE A special gift item. Pure Silk, full fashioned hose of good quality in black and brown. ELECTRIC STOVES © Here is an unusual value and practical gift item. Nicely finished and com- plete with cord. _Very "$1.85 Ast LINGERIE Dainty Hand made Phil- lipine Night Gowns and Teddies. Beautiful Christmas gifts special- ly, priced for this sale. TABLE SETS ' Bleached damask table sets consisting of one 45 inch cloth and four large napkins. Would makd a splendid gift. $2.85 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE A. W. LUCAS COMPANY “The Store With the Christmas Spirit’’ Select From These GIFT ARTICLES at Special Prices FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 194 J y , + Super-Bargains BEON HAND BARLY | pata Bo ppesented |) MORNING ~ at this Sale. Be Sure to See These Two Groups oF Coats 4 Greatly Underpriced for This Sale NS So BUY NOW FOR LESS, AND SAVE ie: This Group This Group ) Our $9.85 group comprises Wo- men’s and Girls’ tailored and dressy models both plain and fur trimmed, Children’s lamb lined Chappy Coats. Women’s ‘tailored coats, lined or unlined, of heavy wool. coating. Nearly all sizes in the group. Former prices on these coats range from $15.50 to $19.50. WOMEN’S SHOES Can you imagine buying a pair of women’s high lace shoes at,85c, It’s a fact. Kid, Calf and ‘Patent. Black, Brown, Grey and tan. t At $19.85 we offer, in this group an assortment of women’s tailored and dressy models that were $22.50 to $29.50. Heavy wool, velour’ and Granada Coating. Full lined and large fur collars. Colors are most- ly navy and brown. Nearly all sizes from 16 to 42. this is a very special bare to beat. (Downstairs Store) SATIN ‘BRASSIERES These pretty Satin and Lace Brassiers at 85c would make very practical gifts. They’re in the New Fall Models. ° All sizes 32 to 38. (Corset Department.) OXFORDS AND PUMPS _ MENSLINEN HANDK At $1.85 we offer an assortment of wo- = % . P men’s Oxford, Pumps and high top lace ; mp Here is a good Christmas gt shoes, Kid, Calf, Suede and Patent. These are pure linen with ne Black, Brown, Tan and Grey. in the corner, Buy 3 asson (Downstairs Store) 3 for 85c. WOMEN’S SWEATERS All sizes in the popular Tuxedo style either belted or plain. Some have brushed wool trimming. Red, Brown, Black, Navy and Copen. Medium and heavy. Very Special (Ready-to-Wear. Dept.) PLAID BLANKETS $3.85 for these fancy blankets is certainly a bargain. ‘They come in colored block |. checks and assortad broken plaids in pret- __ ty combinations. INFANTS’ WOGL These are of the well kn ‘quality and containy aboug hi ing them easy to wash§ “Wool enough to make tlfpm WOMEN’S SILK G Fancy silk and satin stripe _ tily trimmed and suitable f $2.85 it would be hard to find tical gift for a young lady. FINE WOOL MU A special sale of the a Tar” flannel red of . ladies. Navy, red and bfov these are wonderful bargéins BUY THIS TOY ASSORTMET «4 WwW , 2—Mechanical Tops ............+- $ .20 y x 1—Game ........0.2005.. Gayik aie * 1—A. B. C. Picture Book.... +1—Box Christmas Candles. . 18 Candle Holders ........ 6 Yards Silver Tinsel. ...... . You Can Buy entire lot for: .