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A Loup Qty Northwestern A LIVE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN J A LIVE TOWN VOLUME XXXV. LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1916 NUMBER 42 SURVIVAL OF FITTEST Of recent years volumes have been written in defense of the scheme of life defined in the above phrase. Its advocates refer us to nature in all h$r wondrous workings the manner in which she accurately fulfills the bibical promise that “to him that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, shall be taken away even that he hath.” Perhaps no scheme of life half so pernicious has ever been promul gated by sane men in any age of the worW True, nature, in the person of the wtrute, works strictly along this line. It is absolutely necessary there. It is necessary from the fact unless every energy of the brute were given to the task of preserving self, then self, as represented by the brute, fuould soon cease to exist. Scientists define the tdifference be tween man and the brute thusly: The brute knows, but knows not that it knows. Man knows, and knows that he knows. And in these truths lie the great danger to humanity of the •'survival of the fittest” theory. The brute, knowing not that it knows, recognizes absolutely no rights but its own. For it the question of right does f rot exist. Nature has equipped it to l ake of self the very best specimen possible, even to the absorbing in Many instances of the rights and a ery persons of all others. That is i s first instinct, and were any other course followed it would be fatal to the life of the brute creation. But when, through the faithful ad herence to this primal instinct, the r brute has reached brute perfection— v. ell. it's nothing but a brute anyway. A magnificent brute it may be, but merely a brute. With man. however, the reverse is true. Knowing, and knowing that he knows, he consequently must know that he has rights. That being the case, he is compelled to know that all others who are in every way as essential as himself must have rights coequal with his own. Therein lies his utter futility of attempting to u^urp any of the rights of others with fujk doing violence to his own char i.‘™r. In brief, the moment he at tempts to survive at the expense of the weaker brother, just that moment he becomes most emphatically the / “unfittest” in every sense of the brute sense. He becomes as the brute. So much for “the survival of the fittest.” But what about the survival of the “unfittest?” That is a subject that might well engage the attention of the advocates of eugenics and other would-be “up lifters.” of the human race. Go after the man who has never had a chance (and give him a character. Lift up ; the brother who has fallen by the way I and start him on the road again. En ! courage the despondent. Help the I weak. Strive to equalize the bur dens of life. If all would act thus there soon would be no unfit. All would be fit. “The survival of the “fittest,” as ap plied to man, means a race of spleu did brutes. The “revival of the “unfittest,” as ' applied to man,, means an ultimate aproach to the grand ideal conceived in his creation.—“In the Image of his •Maker.” Theodore Roosevelt gave utterance to crtie phrase which should make his name immortal, will make it so. He will be remembered by future genera tions as the one who demanded for every man a “square deal"—a sermon in a sentence. NORTH LOUP VS. LOUP CITY. The Loup City high school foot bail ! team played a clean hard game with I North Loup Friday afternoon. The game was marked by some poor plays | on both sides. In the first quarter North Loup was successful in getting away with a forward pass for a touch down. In the second quarter the North Loup team scored on a costly fumble made by the Loup City team. The Loup City boys began then to wake up and realize something of the game and went the length of the field on a punt, held the North Loup team for downs and on line smashes made their own downs time after time. It was in this quarter that North Loup used a spread formation and shift for a forward pass and scored a touchdown, the score standing 19 to 0 North Loup failed on two good kicks. The last quarter showed good play ing on the part of Loup City. They had solved North Loup formations and lacked only a few yards of a touchdown. The North Loup team returns the game here on October 20. Everybody boost for the home team. For inex perienced men and the first game Loup City has nothing to be ashamed of as the team they played have not been beaten in the last two years. Under Coach Davidson the lineup will be changed and the men ready to play a better game than ever. The weak points in the team are now j known and the Loup City high will j win next game. Many a swell dresser has a dirty back yard. Hell is a hot one, and so is home when an irate wife is after you. BOYS’ SUITS for all ages Come in and see me before you buy The prices are right L. G. LOFHOLM Clothing and Furnishings COLLARS, VEILS AND POCKETS (Copyright.) Collars, veils, pockets and longer skirts Dame Hashion’s fail decree.—News Item. TAKE OVER THEATRE. On Monday morning A. G. Hunt and son took possession of the Daddow theatre, which they have rechristened "The Garland Theatre." On that even ing they presented one the Fox pro ductions and it proved to be one of the J>est features that has been shown here this season. The Fox produc tions are noted for the excellence of the photography and the individual tv of the actors and it is safe to say that when Loup City people realize the charm of these features, the house will be well filled on the dates on which they appear. The management also announce; that Mr. C. T. Smithers. business manager of the great production. "The Birth of a Nation,” was here on Monday, and made arrangements to bring that show to Loup City on November 8 and 9. This spectacular production carries an orchestra of twelve pieces and will give two shows each day, one at 2:15 and one at 8:15 p. m. Many of those who have witnessed “The Birth of a Nation” and “The Battle Cry of Peace” seems to favor the former chow in point of magnificence. There is no doubt that the production will be greeted by ca pacity houses at all four perform ances. TOM THUMB WEDDING. The Tom Thumb wedding to be given Friday evening at the opera house, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church, will be an entertainment lastinf from one to one and a half hours, anti of one continuous performance the en tire time. t • On the whole, the entertainment is one continuous round of such clean, wholesome fun as only children can furnish, and everyone will go away rested and refreshed from witnessing it. The Tom Thumb wedding will be composed of twenty little boys and forty little girls ranging.jn ages from three to nine years. Costumes will be furnished free by the company put' ting on the play. Everybody turn out Friday evening and enjoy a hearty laugh. Tickets may be secured at Swan son’s drug store. FOR SALeT-’ My eight room house. Good barn and outbuildings with twelve lots--in cherry and plum trees. Also 4% acres of land and another tract of 3% acres all in alfalfa and fenced chicken tight. Nearly new two seated spring wagon and a Jersey red sow with six pigs.— Alfred Anderson. FENCE BARB WIRE STEEL AND WOOD POSTS GATES TANKS Cold Wave Coming! BUY YOUR WINTER’S COAL HOW Cars are scarce now at the mines and coal is go ing to be hard to get later on and prices are bound to be higher.’ We have most any kind you want. Clean, Bright, Long Burning. STORM WINDOWS AND DOORS SAVE YOU MONEY. PUT THEM ON NOW. ANYTHING YOU WANT IN LUMBER. HANSEN LUMBER CO. COAL _• PAINTS OILS VARNISHES STORM SASH LADDERS ROOFINGS COAL COAL SPEAKS FOR HUGHES Dr. Hunzderger Picks Wilson Admin istration to Pieces. Dr. Wesley Hunzderger. of New York, addressed a fair-sized crowd at Society hall last evening. His re marks were frequently greeted with applause by the republicans and up roarious silence by the democrats who were present, as 4)r. Hunzderger proceeded with his speech and dis sected the work of the Wilson regime. Dr. Hunzderger was introduced by J. S. Pedler in the latter’s free and easy manner, and after a few intro due-tor remarks. Dr Hunf-’arger pre sented the candidacy of Mr. Hughes and enumerated a formidable arrav of facts showing the incompetency of the present incumbent of the presi dential chair. He dwelt emphatically on the easy and frequency with which Mr. Wilson changes his views on public ques tions. switching as fast as possible in order to get the votes. He showed that Mr. Hughes was the pioneer in fhe matter of labor legislation and that President Wilson, at the time he was at the head of Princeton univer sity was strictly against organized labor and spoke against trade unions. The European war and the vacillat ing policy of Wilson toward belliger ent nations who have interferred with our commerce also come in for a vigorous scoring, as did the farce that has been going on with Mexico for some time and that seems liable to coiflinue as long as Wilson and the democratic party are in power. Dr. Hunzderger was not greeted by as large as crowd as would have been present had it not been for a conflict in dates, the commercial club having a meeting scheduled for the same hall last evening. Dr. Hunzderger went from here to Ord, where he will speak this evening. REV. SLOCUMB WELCOMED. The congregation of the McCabe Mefhodist Episcopal church wel comed its new pastor. Rev. L. V. Slo cumb, Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Slocumb outlined plans for the com ing ivear in a manner that promises advancement. Continuation of build ing operations in the spring, the com pletion of the $75,000 brick church, the enlargement of the scope of ac tivities and the cementing of fellow ship .bonds were emphasized by Dr. Slocumb. For three years he has been the Methodist pastor at Loup City. He fills the position vacated by Rev. W. R. Underwood, who has been assigned to the Church at Blair, Neb. Dr. Slo cumb was introduced to the congre gation by John Lewis, chairman of the board of trustees. “Wist ye not that I must be about my father’s business,” was the theme of the new pastor’s opening sermon. —Omaha Bee. MOVES TO MURPHY. Vic Swanson finished packing his goods the first of this week and will ship them to Murphy, Neb., where he will open up a general store. Mr. Swanson built a new store building at Murphy and will probably work up a large business there, as Murphy is located in a splendid farming com munity. Mr. Swanson had a good business here but thinks that better opportunities are open in his new lo cation. The many friends of the Swanson’s will regret to see them leave Loup £ity “ and Ohe best of wishes will follow them to their new home. HOUSES FOR RENT. One five room and one six room house for rent. Inquire at Hotel Frederick. Try Chase’s first—it pays. WEDDED TUESDAY MORNING. Miss Louise Bartunek. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bartunek, was united in marriage to Mr. Jerry Peti ka. of Ord. Tuesday morning. The ' ceremony was performed at the St. Josephat’s church at 8:30 o'clock by the Rev. Father Jarka in the presence* of relatives and a number of invited , guests. The bridesmaids were Misses Lu cille Baftunek and Barbara Petcka. while the groom was attended by < Messrs. Eddie Hurst, of Harwell, and Stanley Petcka. The bride is well and favorably known to all Loup City people, and for some time has been the book ker per of the Ravenna Creamery com panv of this place. The groom is one of the prosperous young farmers in the Ord neighborhood and the coupl will live on his farm. The young couple have the congratulations of a host of friends here and in neighbor ing towns where they are known. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rossa. north of Loup City, Frank Petcka and family, of Ord. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Petcka. of Ord. Mr. and Mrs. Beran. of Ord. Mr. and . Mrs. Koesh, of Ord. and Grandma Hurt and Joseph Nesiba, of Farwell I CHURCH NOTES. Methodist. The new pastor and wife were very much cheered by the reception given them at the union service at this church last Sunday evening. We wilt be glad to reciprocate at every op portunity. We desire to serve not only the Methodist church but the community in every way possible. We want the good will of everybody in and around Loup City and will be around getting acquainted very soon. Tell us of the sick and those who are shut in. We want to visit them. We want to be helpful. We have already become boosters for Loup City. Our services are at your command. Next Sunday, at 10:30 the sermon subject will be. “Christ Our Pattern.” At 7:30. “Masculine Character.” We will be glad to see a big attendance of young men. You will certainly en joy the music by the morning choir and evening chorus and the special piano selections. The public is cor dially invited. Sunday school at 11:30. Epworth League at 6:30. VINCENT R. BEEBE. Baptist. Regular communion service follow ing the morning sermon. An oppor tunity will be given any who desire to unite with the church. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 sharp. Song and gospel service, at 7:30. Everybody come to all of these ser vices. Presbyterian. The pastor will preach Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the sub ect: “Sin, Its Evolution.” and in the evening at 7:30 from the subject: “The Sin of Achan.” We extend a cor dial invitation to attend these ser vices. Sunday, October Sth, is Sunday School Day, and it is also Rally Day! in our school. If you have gotten j cut of the habit of attending Sabbath ! school, start again next Sabbath, and if you have not the habit, get it. Great Britain has placed in the United States an order for J125.000, 000 worth of copper. In spite of the fact that copper is one of the most necessary metals used in modern warfare the Democratic party denies that this is a war order.' Perhaps John Bull is going to use this 440,000, 000 pounds of copper to coin tuppence and ha'pennies. H. L. Grassmueck returned from a business trip to Lincoln, Tuesday. LOCAL INTEREST ITEMS Louis Spahr was a passenger '.o St. Paul, Wednesday, to attend the St. Paul fair. , C. C. Cooper is moving his stock of dry goods into the Tony A. Gze hoviak building this week. Harry Hinman went to Rockville, Wednesday, to repair several of the telephone lines that were out. T. W. O. Wolf was a passenger to Comstock, Wednesday, to survey a ditch for the Comstock precinct. Dr. Marcy has so far recovered from his recent attack of rheumatism :hat he is able to attend to his office duties again. Mrs. Wm. Criss and daughter, Mrs. L. A. Bangs, went to St. Paul, Wed nesdav. to attend the fair. They re turned in the evening. Senator Hitchcock, democratic candidate for reelection, will be here next Tuesday and will speak at the opera house in the evening after the show. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Domgard re turned home on Wednesday even ing from Ashton, where Mr. Dom gard has been working the past few weeks. Howard Adamson, who has been working with his father, at Seward, file past month, returned home on Monday evening for a few days' visit with his mother. C. W. McClung resigned his posi ion at Graefe’s pharmacy last week, '■oyd Copeland of Washing, Iowa, ar , i /ed here on Saturday to take the po j ition resigned by Mr. McClung. --— A new record has been established in the Loup City golf court by M. ■Vorlock. The previous record wa* which stood for a long time. Vorlock smashing the record the vher day by making the course jn Jack Pageler. Wm. Simpson and C* J. Waggoner have returned from an xtended auto trip through western -'ebraska and Wyoming. The trip was nade in Mr. Pageler’s auto and 1.400 niles were covered* in about two veeks time. Charles A. Chappell, of Minden. '■ lemocratic candidate for state sena or from this district and C. W. rumble, of Hazard, candidate for epresentative. were here Tuesday to ittend the democratic love feast held hat afternoon. The Loup City Novelty works is no nore. L. C. Brown moved his ma hinery to Grand Island this week and will establish himself there. Mr. Brown said that he was not moving because of lack of business but be cause he wished to be located; in a larger town. Loup City patrons of the Light & Power company having been using juice from the smaller of the two new engines for the past week. The new machine runs as smooth as a top ,and seems to have /more than enough power. The larger of the two engines will be read for service this week and with the two on the job there will be no more weak lights or lack of power. FOR MORE WATER. The Lincoln Hydraulic company have begun work on the new well at the reservoir. Part of the needed ma terial is not here and the work will proceed with dispatch, it being the de sire of the city council to have the plant in first class shape before the setting in of cold weather. The company doing the work is an expert in this line and we predict that when the present improvements to the water plant are made that the service will be sufficient to supply the patron with all the water necessary for lawn and garden sprinkling, as well as to allow the dust niusance to be curbed. SCHOOL NOTES. Mr. Grassmueok gave the school a short talk last Wednesday. Clara Peters, of St. Paul, registewd for school work here Monday. Mrs. Gallawav visited the girl’s gymnasium Tuesday afternoon. Cecil Draper has been absent three days this week, doing farm work. “Is wf, the right way to spell wife.’’ Teachers answer. “What are we to do with some of these dreamers.” During a discussion in English class about the shorter method of spelling, a bright young man ques tioned. Mr. Graefe has presented the high school wijh a new pennant. The champion class in athletics will win the pennant. School was dismissed last Friday at 2 o’clock in order that all who wished might attend the game. Eight auto loads went up. The gymnasium girls are working hard and making rapid improvemem. They are not equipped with basket ball racks as yet but hope to have them soon, so that a team may be formed. The Loup City high school foot ball boys went up to North Loup last Fri day to make their first try out of tho season. The game went 19 to 0 in favor of North Loup. The boys are practicing very earnestly and are go ing to try and return the compliment when North Loup comes here. Attractive Patterns Special Prices Beginning Saturday, October 7th LASTING TEN DAYS I am prepared to give you some very special values in the really beautiful hats 1 am now showing. This will give every body a chance to come in and get a big bargain. Goods sold during this sale cannot he returned or exchanged. Busy Bee Hat Shop Hattie Froehlick, Proprietor In With Pizer & Co.