Life — June 23, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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Sounder’s Own Russian Policy LiFe’s Famous Correspondent Has One All Ready to Frame Corres- (Special pondence) ASHINGTON, June 21.—I don't know whether it was merely because he wears whiskers that 1 expected Mr. Hughes to be more friendly toward: Russia. At any rate I am deeply dis- appointed in his refusal to talk trade with the soviets. With the possible exception of the New Repub- lic, Senator Joseph France, several uni- versity Liberal clubs, and myself, no one seems to realize that SENATOR FRANCE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTANDS. the very future of our country is depend- ent on our resuming trade relations with the Russian government, if that is what you call it. This was brought home to me strongly last week when I re- ceived delegations of the Affil- iated Order of Second Story Workers and the Watch and Wallet Relief Society. These organizations have been urging very strongly that we renew re- lations with the ground that a thorough dissem- ination of the Communistic prin- ciples would materially improve conditions in their own industry. Russia on I am convinced that they were not idle theorists, for I found, after they left, that they had shared my watch with me. Having grasped the Russian point of view, you can proceed with clearer understanding to the facts of the case. What have we to export that Russia needs and wants? The list is so long that I cannot enumerate it here, but By GLUYAS WILLIAMS one item alone, soap, would keep our fac- tories humming night and day to supply to the trade. There may be some dispute whether Russia really wants this article, but since it meets the first quirement, it should be included. In fact, we might make that re- a stipulation in the treaty. I always like to look beyond dollars ond cents in a ques- tion of this sort, and it seems to me that the greatest advantage from Russian trade will be its effect on the Soul of American Business. Imagine sending a shipment of natty gentlemen’s hose to Moscow—the THEY WERE NOT IDLE THEORISTS. thrill of having it looted by soviet custom officials—the joy when six pairs arrive safely—the suspense of wondering whether you will be paid—the shock of being paid Suspicious ‘Ts afraid I must have made a mistake and given that waiter a larger tip than I intended to, “What makes you think so?” “He said ‘ Thank you.” 1NE forms on the left for those who would rather have Dempsey’s right than be President. We Talked of Worlds E talked this afternoon of worlds That herd within the sky; Of all the majesty and reach Of stellar space, till I Was grateful to the ladybug That crawled across my dress, Just for its foolish speckled back, And for its littleness. Ethel D. Turner. —the red-blooded fight in court over whether the money belongs to you or the person from whom it was stolen. WHAT SHOULD JONES DO? There's pep! There's thrill! a run for your money! The will find his work much more inspiring than it is under the present routine. for example, that Mr. Jones, after carefully pinning his money in- side his shirt, is showing his line of fashionable sleeve Comrade Blifk. Comrade offers to buy the lot 253,000,000 rubles, or in our money, $1.29. Jones declines. Comrade offers to fight him for the samples. Jones declines hastily. Comrade confiscates the samples in the name of the soviet. Jones con- tinues to decline. Comrade ar- rests Jones for plotting against the soviet. What should Jones do? In training salesmen to meet situations such as this, the cor- respondence schools will plainly have to revise their courses I hope that Mr. Hughes will see the force of my reasoning when negotiations are resumed—as they soon will be. Senator Sounder. There's traveling salesman Suppose, for Reserves RUGGIST: How is that cough medi- cine holding out? Stimson: I’ve got enough for 2 couple more dinner parties. “T THOUGHT I told wouldn't rent this apartment to you if you had any children.” “These are my grandchildren.” you that I comicbooks.com