Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 17, 1921, Page 2

Issued every evening except Sunday at Casper, Natrona County, Wyo. Publication Offices: Tribune Building BUSINESS TELEPHONES__—--—-___-__- 15 and 16 Branch Telephone Exchange Connecting All Departments Entered at Casper, (Wyoming) Postoffice as second-class matter, November 22, 1916. ASSOCIATED PRESS UNITED PRESS MEMBER THE REPORTS FROM ee J. E. HANWAY E President and Editor Business Manager __—--. Associate Editor R. E. EVANS -- City Editor THOMAS DAILY — dvertising Manager ————— — eee Advertising Representatives David J. Randall, 341 Fifth Ave., New York City Prudden, King & Prudden, 1720-23 Steger Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Copies of the Daily Tribune are on file in the New York and Chicago offices and visitors are welcome. eS SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier One Year ~ Six Months Three Mont! One Month Per Copy One Year Six Months Three Mont No subscription three months. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and the Daily Tribune will not insure delivery efter subscrip- tion becomes one month in arrears mail accepted for less period than Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations (A. B. C.) -- Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entifed to the use for publication of all news credited in this paper and also the local news published h :reax. $< Kick if You Don't Get Your Tribune. Call 15 or 16 any time after 6 o'clock if you fail to receive your Tribune. A paper will be delivered to you by special messenger. Make it your duty to let The Tribune know when your carrier aE SEX AND CRIME IN MOVIES Protests against the “sex stuff” in the moving picture theaters can be found quite commonly in the American press. Largely the protest is from the public in the form of more or less tempered criticism. It is obvious that one of the greatest industries has not been developed into a billion- dollar affair on defective principles, or that it could continue to prosper and progress under a misappre- hension of the needs and demands of its patrons. Hence, a discussion of the public criticisms by a moving picture producer of impoprtance is one of some interest. There is perhaps a misunderstand- ing somewhere between the producer and the public, and an exchange of views should contrib- ute to enlightenment, and the settlement of what may otherwise grow to be a troublesome issue. The president of one of the big picture com- panies has made a very frank statement, in which he says: “The reason why sex plays rule the movies is because we, the public, flock to see them. Once your local theatre owners know that you do not like suggestive sex plays, and that you won't pat- ronize them, they'll stop exhibiting them.” Fur- ther: “Every movie manufacturer has“had the same experience. His decent dramas and melo- dramas bring in a return of $75,000 to $100,000 gross; a successful sex play will run from $250,- 000 to $2,500,000.” The producer is a keen business man. It is a part of his business to discover what the public desires and then furnish it in splendid photo- graph and with the most attractive and talented characters. He has not the slightest regard for any matter of old-fashioned morality. If the cen- sors and the public will stand for a beautiful lady rushing to the center of the stage and divesting aerself of the principal portion of her habiliments, that is what they will get in the pictures. Such a proceeding excites no special remark in what you would consider a cultured audience. eople have grown gradually used to it. One authority has said that all this display ad- vertisine, you see in silk hosiery in pictures rather zrows on an audience, like drinking whiskey in siden times. After becoming accustomed to it you could stand larger and stronger doses, your ienses were dulled and you never questioned the norality or immorality of it. As to just what is right and proper in pictures s a large question, and depends altogether upon what you may consider right. If it is the idea to ‘etain the old-time innocence in the young, save jisillusionment for more mature years, then all he sex and crime pictures are wrong. If it is the lesire that children learn early, the things they are »ound to learn later, then there is no harm in the victures. They are educational. The only risk s the inability of the immature mind to stand he wear end tear and come through straight and lean. These are the two schools of picture fans, and hey will settle the question between them. One thing is particularly noticeable in the ‘ounger element. They take largely to comedy, tavel pictures and news pictures. They have but ttle interest in the class of pictures under dis- ussion. This may be taken as a very good indi- ation in the rising generation. aes ee ues MISFIT TITLE Calling a modern legislator “‘solon,”” perpetrates joke. Were the old msn alive today he would oubtless resent any such use of his name. He was a law-maker of ancient Greece and tade such a record that it is even remembered 1 the present day and his very name remains a ousehold word for honor. It was Solon who reduced the public taxes, atsed laws that enabled the people who were hopelessly wallowing in debt and discouragement to regain their freedom from slavery. 3 He established a system of indirect taxation and under his plan direct taxes were not much in vogue. : For such direct taxes as he leyied, society was divided into three classes. Those who possessed the greatest amount of property or had the larg- est incomes were assessed double, the middle class one-half, while those having less than a certain fixed amount paid nothing. And those enjoying high office or dignities were compelled to con- tribute in proportion to the things held or enjoyed. The present-day tendency is directly the oppo- site of Solon’s idea of democratic government. If Solon’s notions are even known to the aver- age legislator of this day, there is no evidence of it in legislative reports. And since there is no comparison, not even a slight resemblance in methods, ideas, ambitions or public service, between the modem lawmaker and the ancient one, where is the appropriateness of the appellation so frequently heard? REE EFS SEAR WHO GOT THE KALE? Rumors are floating about the hotel lobbies and other public gathering places in Cheyenne to the effect that a fairly sizable corruption fund had been raised fo. use in preventing county division in Wyoming, through lobbyists and by other means. Since the lobby has remained in the brush or absent from such daily toi! as would be expected of it and there has been no evidence of unusual expenditures the question naturally arises, ‘‘Who got the money?” (oA SI OS Blk DOOMED THIS SESSION The Kenyon-Kendrick-Gronna measure, more familiar to the public as the packers’ bill, which passed the senate late in January, is facing failure in the house on account of the refusal of the Tules committee to bring forward a rule giving the right of way to the measure at the expense of other legislation. The probable result is failure of legis- lation at the present session. Whether this bill ought to become the law is problematical. Its aim is,. of course, to benefit the public under the direction of a federal com- mission. Another aid society to interfere with private enterprise. It would seem that we have had about enough of that sort of thing of late years and if there are ills to be cured some one should bring forward a better remedy than bureaucracy. One of the largest interests affected, the pro- ducers, are opposed to the measure, so also are many of the minor interests. Because of the magnitude of the business of the packing industry a great deal of prejudice has been aroused against it by agitators and’ dema- gogues. te If the people are ready to declare our system of production, distribution and sale of food and other products a failure, then devise a better sys- tem, not make the matter worse by: supplanting the present successful system by control by a fed- eral bureau, which, in the light of all past experi- ments cannot but fail in its functions through in- efficiency, high costs and stifling of enterprise. aa RE CaN pi eT ES 2 LABELS FOR PROPAGANDA “There has ‘been and still is, too’ much propa- ganda in circulation,” complains the Ithaca Jour- nal-News. “‘Every partisan group, representing every known topic of discussion and current in- terest from imfernational to purely local matter, presents its own point of view forcibly with little regard to impartial justice and the wholeness of truth. “The great increase in attempted lobbying in Washington is simply one manifestation of this zeal for lop-sided propaganda which has hung on to civilization since the war. It is becoming ever more difficult for the public mind, which is the target for this propaganda bombardment, to dis- tinguish simple facts from highly colored half- truths. “An eastern newspaper ‘makes a suggestion which ought to be taken up eagerly by the victims of modern propagandism. It is intended for guar- anteeing the unbiased nature of news stories, but its application could be extended to cover the prized works of the lobbyist or the propagandist of any type. It is that the news items which edi- tors feel obliged to print be labeled as the food and drugs act requires that food products be labeled. It would work thus: “*This story of Russian—or Irish, or German, or Timbuctoo—outrages contains but a trace of truth;” or, ‘This description of conditions is arti- ficially colored;" or, “This report is 99 per cent pure, or 99 per cent adulterated,” as the case may be; and “This one is pure bosh,” and so on. An honest editor would take pleasure in such labeling of a great deal of the stuff that passes through his hands. “The food law has had the beneficial effect of eliminating certain harmful adulterations from canned and other goods, and of enabling the con- sumer to know exactly what he is getting. It is easy to see what a boon a similar law regulating propaganda would be to the much-torn, confused and weary public mind.” =e See There is a movement on foot to celebrate the centenary of the Monroe Doctrine. This good old American policy cannot receive too much public attention. ‘ | than on the first of July. Question Box (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing the Casper Daily Tribune Information Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Wagh- ington, D, C. This offer applies strict- ly to information. The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical and financial matters, It does not attempt. to settle: Jomestic troubles, nor to un- dertake exhaustive ‘research on any and briefly. Give full name and ad- drerss‘and enclose two cents in-stampg, for return postage. All replies are sent direct to the inquirer.) Q.—What position does the Pacific Coast league occupy in baseball? — R, D. A. A.—The Pacific Coast league is classed “AA” and is next to a major league. The American and National leagues are the major leagues. pe 5 Q.—“A” bets that the sun is nearer the earth in summer. “B” says not. Please settle this disputé.—H. J. L. A.—The earth is at perihelion about the first of January each year and on account of the eccentricity of our orbit, we are about 3,000,000 miles nearer the sun on the first of January Q.—How long is a battleship con- sidered servicezble?—R. P. A.—The navy department says that a battleship is considered serviceable for first line duty for a period of about ten years. After that, such vessels are usually used in naval experiménts or for target practice. Q.—Please tell me how to clean wicker furniture—E, R. M. A.—To clean wicker furniture, use linseed oi! and petroleum, following with a clean polishing cloth. Q.—Is it true that Sweden has de- veloped a greater amount of her water power than the United States? — R. 8S. M. : A.—This is true, since Sweden has developed 550,00 H. P. from an avail- able 6,750,000 H, P., while the total development water power of the United States is estimated at 6,000,000 H. = out of a possible 100,000,000 Q.—What is linsey woolsey?—I. M. ©.! A.—Linsey woolsey is ‘any kind of; cloth made of wool mixed with linen! or cotton. " Q.—What was the Darien scheme? —E. P. * A.—This was a scheme projected by William Paterson in 1695, for the pur-} pose of settling a cplony on the Ist subject. Write your question plainly | W. mus of Darien and the controlling! the trade betwen pitta Ged and ‘Western hemispheres. Q.—How did a parlor get to be called a “drawing room”?—E, F. P. A.—The words “drawing room’ ts an abbreviation cf the term ‘“with- drawing room,"" meaning that room to which the women withdraw from the dining room after a formal dinner. Q—Should a Civil war veteran's pension be reckoned ‘in with his other income for income tax purposes?— .D. Dz A-—Civil war pensions are, nut ex- empt from the federal income tax. Q.—What peopie first used stcel needles?—G. S, T. A.—Tfe Chinese ure thought to have been the first to use needles of steel. and these implements gradually found their way westward until they were brought into Europe by the Moors. Q—Where are the Burnham beeches?—R. C. ; A.—Burnham beeches are the re- mains of an ancient forest in Buck- inghamshire, England, twenty - five miles northeast of London, noted for its immense beech trees. A TIP TO MOTORISTS ‘Your car depends on its storage bat- tery. The best is none too good. When replacement becomes neces- sary “depend on ihe judgment of the car builders’ enginSers. The number of cars using a particular, make of battery is a true refection of this judgment. INVESTIGATE, Back this judgment with your own and see that the insulation extends well beyond the edges of the plates, top sides and bottom. Batteries in. charging form scales on the framework of the plates, which being metallic and touching both sets of plates will cause your battery: to lose charge. Ask the service station man who handles the most poular brand ‘of bat- teries in your city and havé visible proof. On your judgment depends sat- isfaction.—Adv. _ .. fl Roller Skating . Every Afternoon and |}° _ Every Evening OIL CENTER HALL 324 West Yellowstone New Record Set on Mail Route Out of “Chian” OMAHA, Neb., Feb, 16.—A new air mail speed record between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Omaha, .was established to- day when Pilot H, G. Smith fifew here with 400 pounds of mail in three hours and five minutes, The previous record was three hours and twenty minutes. Pilot Smith }pft Cheyenne at 6:50 (Mountain time) and arrived hero at 10:55 (Central time? *’ THE HOME LUNCH CAFE Now’ Under, New Management Special service given Merchants’ Lunch. Our pastries and coffee can- not he-exeelled_in Casper. Try us if you aro particular about your meals. BASKETT BROTHERS 114° West - Second. * Phone 5, nad ik ARE UE ¢. RAIL SHOPS BURN. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 16.—Fire to- day destroyed the machine shops here of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The loss will exceed $100,060. Mr. and Mrs. C. A..Queal have re- turned from Cheyenne “where they ewre guests over the week-end. NoMoreMisery After Eating dust Takes An Eatonic ., “The first dose of Eatonic did won- ders for me. I take it st meals and am no longer bothered with indigestion,” writes Mrs. Ellen H. 5 Thousands of people, Jike this dear Indy, gratefully ify about Eatonic, wi does its wonders by taking op and carrying out the excers acidity ned anes which bring on indigestion, b urn, bloating, helehing food repeating. ‘Acid stomach also causes about seventy othernon-organ- io ailments. Protect yourself. A big ut & trifle wit KODAK FINISHING 35 Years of Thirty-five years ago t tailoring company had tion for putting quality Tailoring . profit—and for combining in a Suit. of made-to-measure: clothes these essential quality: requisites: —Authentic, yet individualized style. —None but 100 per cent pure wool fabrics. —Excellent hand tailoring. See Our Ad in Saturday Evening Post J. S:Pettingill Local Representative 214 Or-S. Bldg. Fine — he Kahn a -reputa- ahead of Reproduced from fut 9th Saturday Eve 119 EAST FIRST HE REZNOR’ Sani- tary Gas Heater chases the chille out ef the room in ajiffy. It provides Heat when you want it and wiere you wantit, no odor; lwaye Casper Gas Appliance Co. PHONE: 1500 YARYAN GOES TO CHICAGO CHICAGO, Feb. 16. erett Yar-.| yan, a catcher who led the Western league in home runs, with forty-two and who was purchased from the ‘Wichita club, today signed a contfact with the Chicago Americans, TWIGGS’ HOME SADDENED William C. Twiggs, two-year-old son | of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Twiggs, died at seven o'clock last night at the family home, 1112 East Second street of bronchial pneumonia. B Burial will take place at 2 o’clocic Rey." Wilson of . church will officiate. Funeral arrange ments are in charge of the Shaffer. Gay company: —_ a WHOLESALE _ SUPPLY MARKET. Louis Seyboldt, Prop. * 1045S. Ash. Phone 134, Fresh Meats, Fresh Dressed Poultry, Lunch Meats for Downtown Prices. OUR MOTTO: Quality—Honest Weight —Service ae EDISGNS, VICTROLAS AND RECORDS Daniels Jewelry & Music Store Good Goods, the Right Price and Easy Terms Glenrock and Lusk, Wyo. the ensuing mon make them attractive and tunity for social diversion. : ; : cAnnouncement The American Legion will give a dance tomorrow, evening, February 18, at the Henning Hotel. This is the first of a series of dances planned for s, and every effort will be made to Each will be_given under the auspices of proper patronage, and no Legion man should miss this oppor- ihcietitahie sb lait nan tetenedgt 4 distinctive. * KH KKK HIE KHER KEK HEH EMH ERIE PETERSON’S LEGIONAIRE ORCHESTRA Admission One Dollar and Tax ‘ HAHEI EI HEHPI HEEB PHP EHEH EHP CH AIEEE ECHERIHE IIHT Insist r oe ” We specialize in Dairy Products . Natrona Butter Shop Corner Second and Durbin “Natrona Butter’s Best” Upon QUALITY “ DAIRY PRODUCTS We have always passed the inspec- tion of the State Food Commission and you are certain to ‘get the best. of officers. ATTENTI There will be a session of the Lodge on Friday Evening, Feb. 18 : Odd Fellows’ Hall Initiation, entertainment, nomination By Order of E. R. Robert Cohen, Secretary. geeeccevcce CASPER STORAGE GROCERY The Richelieu Store Special Thursday and Friday. a)" ) ee CASPER STORAGE GROCERY The Richelieu Store Phone 97 COSHCOO OOOO OOOO ESOS OCOSOCSOODESESOSOOOCOORCCEH 20°