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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, February 23, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week-Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday-by The Daily Iowan Publishing company at 103 Iowa avenue, Iowa City Member Iowa College Press Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa Subscription Rate $2.00 per year BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. H. Weller, chairman, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice E. Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, May Anderson EDITORIAL STAFF MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief Telephone, Black 1757; Office Hours- 8-12; 1-6 daily, Room 14, L. A. Building Rowena Wellman-Managing Editor Ruth Rogers News Editor Helen Hays Pink Sheet Editor Elizabeth Hendee Humurous editor Nancy Lamb Exchange editor Leon H. Brigham Sporting editor BUSINESS STAFF ROMOLA LATCHEM-Business manager Edward Chamberlain-Advertising Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours- 3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came." -Lincoln. Night Editors Ethyn Williams Agnes Kingsbury THE K. P. HOUSEMAID Women who took men's jobs for war time are refusing to give them up, states a government report. "Just right," shouts the feminist. "If they can do the work as well as the men, they ought to keep the position. You certainly can't expect the women to return to eighty-five dollar jobs when they have been holding hundred and forty dollar positions." At the rush of war industries into prominence, women left their quiet little pedagogical or domestic pursuits. In the name of patriotism, under the motto, "do your bit," they entered industry, a life of greater activity and of increased usefulness, also of a hugely enlarged pay roll. Public schools were left to inexperienced teachers, while the teachers who were fitted for this work flew into war work. Now, the soldiers are coming home. Shall the soldiers enter domestic pursuits? "Wanted, position as second maid, by healthy, active young men. Best of references. No experience except on K. P. duty." Shall our newspapers be filled with such advertisements? There is such as thing as sportsmanship. But there is also such a thing as stern justice. If our women leave their positions in "man's world," and the feminist questions if there is such a place as a man's world now, they will do it entirely from their sense of justice, their appreciation of values. "But I see no reason why I should give up my job of a hundred and fifty, to a man who was absolutely drafted into the army. He didn't want to go. Why is he any more patriotic than I who left my easy little position to learn this difficult task?" "Yes, I prefer teaching," she adds, "but I get much better pay." The war has shown the entire fitness of modern woman. She is a capable being, no longer a clinging, softly feminine individual. But what shall we do with this woman? Shall she return to lower wages. The solution is increased wages for the positions "entirely feminine." If a woman does give up her lucrative job of pounding rivets, she should not do so at a loss of money. She should receive as high a salary in her pre-war occupation to which she returns. The teacher should receive as high a salary as the draftsman, with compensation for the additional training. Away with the poor, half starved, garret abiding pedagogue of whom we read. In with the well salaried, self-respecting, entirely self-supporting school teacher. Let woman's rights and the appreciation of the nation for the women who filled the men's positions, be expressed on a sound financial basis. WASHINGTON THRIFTOGRAMS The 187th anniversary of George Washington's birthday was celebrated yesterday. Washington, the successful builder of a nation, gave voice to rules for personal and national success which are as applicable in this 1919 year of necessary thrift as in his day. Here are some of his words on the use of money and resources that might have been written for the present situation in America: I am no more disposed to squander than to stint. Keep an account book and enter therein every farthing of your receipts and expenditures. Promote frugality and industry by example, encourage manufactures, and avoid dissipation. Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of misspending. It is not the lowest priced goods that are always the cheapest. time. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry, and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation. .GARDEN. SUNDAY & MONDAY FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE in THE POOR RICH MAN also a BILLY WEST COMEDY PASTIME THEATRE TODAY & TOMORROW You must see this great picture "The Rainbow Trail" with William Farnum Some picture-Don't miss it Come early (Matinee if possible) avoid standing. ADMISSION 20c Has It Ever Happened to You that at some swell affair your dress shirt rumpled up like a collapsed ballon? It would not have happened if it had been LAUNDERED HERE Send us your shirts, collars, etc., and you can be sure they'll be all right every time. New Process Laundry "The Pride of Iowa City" PHONE 294 TAKE A KODAK WITH YOU AND LET US FINISH YOUR FILMS WHEN YOU RETURN When you bring your films to us to have them finished you are sure to get results. We maintain our own finishing department, which means it gets the same expert attention as we give a Kodak buyer. Mail orders given prompt Attention Henry Louis 124 E. College St. Special Showing of Aero weights New Italian Spring Hats. All new Shapes in Dark Green, Tan, Grey, Blue, and Fancy Mixtures $5.95 Bremers' Golden Eagle IOWA CITY, IOWA UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE ON THE CORNER Text Books and Supplies WATERMAN, CONKLIN, AND SCHAEFFER FOUNTAIN PENS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE Racine's Cigar Stores Are you aware that cigars and tobaccos will advance with the New War Tax? Better start now to laying in a supply. The finest and Best Equipped Billiard Parlor in the City-Second Floor Where You Always Get Service
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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, February 23, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week-Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday-by The Daily Iowan Publishing company at 103 Iowa avenue, Iowa City Member Iowa College Press Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa Subscription Rate $2.00 per year BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. H. Weller, chairman, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice E. Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, May Anderson EDITORIAL STAFF MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief Telephone, Black 1757; Office Hours- 8-12; 1-6 daily, Room 14, L. A. Building Rowena Wellman-Managing Editor Ruth Rogers News Editor Helen Hays Pink Sheet Editor Elizabeth Hendee Humurous editor Nancy Lamb Exchange editor Leon H. Brigham Sporting editor BUSINESS STAFF ROMOLA LATCHEM-Business manager Edward Chamberlain-Advertising Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours- 3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came." -Lincoln. Night Editors Ethyn Williams Agnes Kingsbury THE K. P. HOUSEMAID Women who took men's jobs for war time are refusing to give them up, states a government report. "Just right," shouts the feminist. "If they can do the work as well as the men, they ought to keep the position. You certainly can't expect the women to return to eighty-five dollar jobs when they have been holding hundred and forty dollar positions." At the rush of war industries into prominence, women left their quiet little pedagogical or domestic pursuits. In the name of patriotism, under the motto, "do your bit," they entered industry, a life of greater activity and of increased usefulness, also of a hugely enlarged pay roll. Public schools were left to inexperienced teachers, while the teachers who were fitted for this work flew into war work. Now, the soldiers are coming home. Shall the soldiers enter domestic pursuits? "Wanted, position as second maid, by healthy, active young men. Best of references. No experience except on K. P. duty." Shall our newspapers be filled with such advertisements? There is such as thing as sportsmanship. But there is also such a thing as stern justice. If our women leave their positions in "man's world," and the feminist questions if there is such a place as a man's world now, they will do it entirely from their sense of justice, their appreciation of values. "But I see no reason why I should give up my job of a hundred and fifty, to a man who was absolutely drafted into the army. He didn't want to go. Why is he any more patriotic than I who left my easy little position to learn this difficult task?" "Yes, I prefer teaching," she adds, "but I get much better pay." The war has shown the entire fitness of modern woman. She is a capable being, no longer a clinging, softly feminine individual. But what shall we do with this woman? Shall she return to lower wages. The solution is increased wages for the positions "entirely feminine." If a woman does give up her lucrative job of pounding rivets, she should not do so at a loss of money. She should receive as high a salary in her pre-war occupation to which she returns. The teacher should receive as high a salary as the draftsman, with compensation for the additional training. Away with the poor, half starved, garret abiding pedagogue of whom we read. In with the well salaried, self-respecting, entirely self-supporting school teacher. Let woman's rights and the appreciation of the nation for the women who filled the men's positions, be expressed on a sound financial basis. WASHINGTON THRIFTOGRAMS The 187th anniversary of George Washington's birthday was celebrated yesterday. Washington, the successful builder of a nation, gave voice to rules for personal and national success which are as applicable in this 1919 year of necessary thrift as in his day. Here are some of his words on the use of money and resources that might have been written for the present situation in America: I am no more disposed to squander than to stint. Keep an account book and enter therein every farthing of your receipts and expenditures. Promote frugality and industry by example, encourage manufactures, and avoid dissipation. Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of misspending. It is not the lowest priced goods that are always the cheapest. time. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry, and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation. .GARDEN. SUNDAY & MONDAY FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE in THE POOR RICH MAN also a BILLY WEST COMEDY PASTIME THEATRE TODAY & TOMORROW You must see this great picture "The Rainbow Trail" with William Farnum Some picture-Don't miss it Come early (Matinee if possible) avoid standing. ADMISSION 20c Has It Ever Happened to You that at some swell affair your dress shirt rumpled up like a collapsed ballon? It would not have happened if it had been LAUNDERED HERE Send us your shirts, collars, etc., and you can be sure they'll be all right every time. New Process Laundry "The Pride of Iowa City" PHONE 294 TAKE A KODAK WITH YOU AND LET US FINISH YOUR FILMS WHEN YOU RETURN When you bring your films to us to have them finished you are sure to get results. We maintain our own finishing department, which means it gets the same expert attention as we give a Kodak buyer. Mail orders given prompt Attention Henry Louis 124 E. College St. Special Showing of Aero weights New Italian Spring Hats. All new Shapes in Dark Green, Tan, Grey, Blue, and Fancy Mixtures $5.95 Bremers' Golden Eagle IOWA CITY, IOWA UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE ON THE CORNER Text Books and Supplies WATERMAN, CONKLIN, AND SCHAEFFER FOUNTAIN PENS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE Racine's Cigar Stores Are you aware that cigars and tobaccos will advance with the New War Tax? Better start now to laying in a supply. The finest and Best Equipped Billiard Parlor in the City-Second Floor Where You Always Get Service
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