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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
BaerfaCts By J. M BAER The Congressman-Ca Cartoonist.
 International Labor News Service WHERE THE BILLIO DOLLARS WENT

and reducing the returns of both the farmer and the work CT, they trebled their already swollen incomes until they have built the greatest oligarchy of concentrated wealth known to mankind.
 This billion dollar increase, which the farmer did not re- ceive, is now added to the backs of the workers. But the ex- ploiter through his "open- shop" propaganda tells the farmer that labor is holding him up. Then he throws in the reverse and in order to prevent joint political action of the farmer and laborer, this prohteering exploiter tells labor that the farmer is to blame for the high prices of bread and food pro- ducts. All the time, the exploit CT is robbing both the farmer and worker.
 Chinese laborers carry a long board, like d yoke, with load at both ends. In America the worker is carving the same yoke with a wage-cutting open shopper on one end and the ex- plotting profiteer on the other. We hope the worker will realize that 1t is not necessary to carry all these exploiters before he is reduced to the low standard of living in China.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

We read a great many fake prosperity" stories these days. One that is going the rounds of the reactoinary press is that through the late increases in the prices of corn, wheat and other farm products $I,o2o, 100000 co have gone into the jeans of the American farmers.
 When one considers the in creased prices of flour and other cereal commodities ii sounds plausible But the story is not true.
 When the rise in the prices of these products came over 90 per cent of the grain had left the farmers hands The billion dollars therefor did not go into the pockets of the producers.
 The FACT is, the billion went into the profits of the most vicious set of pirates the world has ever known-the grain gamblers. These speco- lative pirates absorbed the prosperity and the producers continue to go broke.
 It was the same exploiters through their subtle control of the Federal Reserve system that defated the farmers out of ten billion. Through the "open- shop" movement, they again de- f1ated the workers out of twelve billion. By charging war prices
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

their government, can remobilize as many of these men as have not been absorbed in private industry and any others who have since become un- employed and place them at work either producing the things which they themselves consume or Ill ere ating public works.
 If the unemployed are not starv- ing in our streets-many are, to our shame-they are being supported.
 Poverty in the midst of the inex- haustible resources and with the un- impaired labor and financial strength of such country as the United States is not only a disgrace to the nation but an indictment of the intel ligence of it's people and contrary to the ethics of it's religion"
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
PUBLIC IS MISLED
 ON UNEMPLOYMENT . TRADE BODY AYERS
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Declares Effort Is Made to
 Minimize Crisis.

Declaring that the public is being misled as to the gravity of the un- employment situation by "optimistic' statements emanating from the Presi- dents conference on unemployment and other agencies, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has issued a report of it's investigation of labor conditions in New York which re- veals that there has been absolutely no improvement. What is true of New York is true of other cities.
 The purpose of the chamber of commerce in issuing this statement calling attention to misleading state ments is three-fold the public an
 l. To correct what seems to be clearly an error.
 9 To dispel from the public mind the impression that the crisis has passed and that the problem of un- employment will soon be solved by action of natural economic laws.
 B. To call attention to the menace in the present situation to the peace and order of society-aggrava and not allayed by misrepresentation.
 Deploring the fact that the national government evaded its responsibility by throwing the question back on the states, the statement says:
 "Why do we not grapple with this periodic disaster of unemployment and poverty-in regard to which we have not even the excuse that 1t takes us unawares-as we would grapple with the far less wholesale destitu- ton resulting from fire, flood, or earthquake?
 Why should millions of men, for over a year past, be denied access to the means of production for the pur- pose of supplying themselves, by their own labor, with the necessities of life and also of greatly increasing the wealth of the nation? We do not realize that the consumptive power of these millions of workers is double that of our lost export trade of last wear. Eliminate the industrial waste of unemployment alone and in the re- sulting national prosperity we could ignore this lost trade.
 Private industry has failed in the present and in all past industrial crises to provide employment. It therefore becomes as matter ot necessity a government function, the business of the people.
 "If the government in time ot war can withdraw from three to four mil lion men from normal productive in dustry and employ them in the con sumption and destruction of wealth, then the people still acting through
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
EDWARD MENGE PASSES ON

East Liverpool, Ohio, May Io.- Edward Menge, former president of the National Brotherhood of Oper- ative Potters, died in this city. He suffered an attack of influenza in the fall of 1918, from which he never re- covered In August last year he re- signed the presidency of the Pottery Workers Union in the hope that he could regain his health. He held this position since 1911. Prior to 1911 he served as secretary of the brother hood for eight years.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

] The Story of , Our States By JONATHAN BRACE XLV.-OKLAHOMA
 5: $: $ :: l: $. , ]. ] A Q VA the cord AARHKff3S grow h. 1t TE$z$N was in the ~pN first term of s& Pre- d ent Benjamin Harrison that Okla homa was opened up. Good farm land available under the Home stead Act was difficult to find so the United States bought from the Indians, who had been segre- gated in Indian territory, large tract of some 10000 square miles that had been used largely by the Indians as pasture for their cattle and horses. This was called Oklahoma, word mean ing fine country" and was ar ranged to be ready for sale to homesteaders at 12 o'clock noon of April p, 1889. Troops were placed on guard to prevent any settlers entering before that time for more than 100000 "boOmerS" as they were called, came from all over the country to obtain farms or places for business. On the stroke of the hour, bugleS sounded and the mad rush by men, women and children to To- cate claims began. The govern ment had arranged land officers at many places at which claims
 could be filed for the farms or
 city lots, and all that day these
 were besieged by fighting mobs
 to register their selections. Be
 fore nightfall hundreds of farms
 were staked out and Oklahoma
 City and Guthrie were well on
 tnelr way to become cltleS.
 Thus was developed this re-
 zion which came into the pos
 session of the United States as
 part of the Louisiana Purchase
 in 1903 and which was set aside
 for so many years as Indian
 country. Previous to the forma-
 tiOn of Oklahoma territory, con-
 gress had forbidden white set
 tiers in this part of the country,
 and this edict was enforced by
 federal troops. As the demand
 for more land was felt and as the
 Indians decreased in numbers,
 Indian territory was added to
 Oklahoma territory, and in 1907
 it was admitted to the Union as
 the State of Oklahoma, adding
 another star to our flag, which
 for eleven years had contained
 forty-five. The state has four
 ished to such an extent that 1t
 has ten presidential electors, which Is more than double that
 of many of the older states of larger size. (@ by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
BUILDING TRADE
 COUNCIL FORMED

New York, May Io-Formation of the American Construction Council, a national building trades organization, to square the building trades with the public by eliminating all prac- tices inimical to the general welfare" was announced this week It will be headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, former assistant secretary of the navy.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

cloth-covered broom or a wall brush. Light overlapping strokes should be used; too much strength will rub the dust in or streak the walls. Renew the broom cloth or bag when it be- comes soiled, turning 1t or using a fresh one. Cotton batting is good to clean places over radiators that soil more quickly. The pastes and pow ders said to be good to clean walls are best used by an expert, and they often leave & wall with streaks. Washable papers should be wiped with damp cloth-too much moisture will loosen the paper. These wash able papers, if treated to a coat of vanished wall.
 Rough wall surfaces, like burlap, should be cleaned with g vacuum cleaner or by brushing.
 Painted walls may be washed with soap and water, rinsed with clean wa : ter and rubbed dry. Enameled paint is dulled by using soap. A woolen cloth or canton flannel cloth used with hot water and the wall then rubbed with dry cloth Is the safest treat ment.
 Calcim1ned walls cannot be touched, as they streak with even a broom bag. The only treatment is to have them recalcimined.
 Filing may be cleaned with soap suds, drying and polishing with a dry cloth
 Vanished and shellacked surfaces should be thoroughly dusted before using soft cloth or bit of furniture polish. which should be well rubbed in. Waxed surfaces are washed with warm water to remove the film of dust, or use a cloth moistened with turpentine or gasoline, being careful Of fire. If the waxed surface has been dulled by water, use a weighted brush to polish.
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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
Dandelion Greens With Bacon.

Two tablespoons butter, one cup bread crumbs, one pint cooked and chopped greens, one tablespoon onion juice, one tablespoon vinegar or lem on juice, salt and pepper.
 Brown the crumbs slightly in the melted butter and add the remaining ingredients When the mixture is hot, shape into loaf form and garnish with hard cooked eggs and crisp bacon.
 Dandelion Soup.
 One cup cooked dandelion pulp, one
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

tablespoon butter, one tablespoon flour, one cup milk, salt and pepper, yolk of hard-boiled egg.
 Melt the butter and stir in the flour Cook until it is we'll blended, then add seasoning and milk When about the consistency of cream, add the dandelion pulp. Serve very hot, gar nishing with yolk of the egg which has been pressed through a sieve
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
SWITCHMEN UNITE.

Buffalo, N Y, May 1o.-Officers of the Switchmen's Union of North America report new locals in Moose Jaw, Saswatchewan, and Burlington, Iowa.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

and WOOdWOrk to DO lightly cleaned often. Dust in fabrics tends to wear them out and when dust is allowed to re- main 1t is often ground in or covered with a film of grease in either case 1t is hard to remove.
 Ordinary walls covered with paper, or plastered,
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
GET A DOLLAR AN HOUR.

Detroit, Mich, May Io-After a three-weeks' strike the Curb Stone Cutters Union has secured a renewal of last years contract with it's $I an hour rate.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

A guilty conscience and an insin- cere' trade unionist are very similar they never feel secure Demand the label
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

The union label very often interests us in ourselves because it interests us in others
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
HeKTTOHEN GBLNEEEAz3
co 1921. Western Nswspaper Union)

Follow the true course of your life but keep your eyes open for all beau tful sights and the ears responsive to all harmonious sound, as you go stead fly forward
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
HOUsEcLEANlNG METHODS.

Frequent cleaning saves time and furnishings, as it is better for fabrics
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19

A good reputation is more valuable than money. Establish your reputa- ton as a booster for the label, card, and button
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-19
GOOD NIGHT.

Jack: Then you are not interested in my welfare?
 Ruth: No, but if the two syllables were transposed I'd not only be in terested but en- thusiastic.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
MAKE EVERY SHADE OF TOOTH
Modern Dentist Able to Supply Every
Color of MoIar That May
Be Demanded.

The manufacture Of sets OF jet
black false teeth represents an out
of-the-way side Of British enterprise.
It will be news to most people that
there is a definite trade in black teeth
between England and the Orient, rem
dered necessary by the practice, SO
popular east of Suez of chewing betel
nut. AS a masticat0ry the betel nut
leaves chewing gum far behind, for
1t is reckoned that one-tenth Of the
human family indulge in 1t, but 1t
stains the teeth Of its votaries black
as ebony. Hence, when they need ar
tifcial teeth to replace losses, those
teeth must be black.
A definite side of modern dentistry
is represented by these black teeth
No longer is 1t necessary for clients
to accept teeth which stand out ir
challenging distinction to their neigh
bors and proclaim their artificiality
to the world. Every shade and shape
is now matchable. Even the bo'sul
who for thirty years has been trolling
| his quid" can be supplied with teetl
bearing the counterfeit stains Of to
bacco juice. The ordinary person ha
25 different shades at his disposal
and shapes seem to be innumerablt
Even teeth with make-believe gol
filings are supplied
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
BIRD is FAST ON ITS FEET
California Roadrunner Famous for 10
Custom Of Sprlnting in Front OF
Trotting Horses.

A bird known as the California road
runner has earned his common name
from his delight in sprinting along
roadways, especially when pursued by
horsemen or moderately slow-going
vehicles. In the picturesque old days
of California 1t was no uncommon
sight to see this bird running half
mile or so in front, Of ifast-trotting
horses.
Another common name, chaparral-
cock, is given In allusion to his living
in the chaparral of the semi-deserts'
The bird belongs wholly TO the
West. Formerly he ranged from the
plains of Kansas to the chapparal-
covered hills of the Pacific coast and
from central California to Mexico, but
he is rapidly becoming rare. He is
bullt like q heron, except for his short
legs, but, unlike that water-loylng
bird. chooses deserts for his home. He
has wings, but scarcely has the power
to fly, though he is one of the heetesr
Of runners.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
RECOGNIZED POWER OF MUSIC
In All AGES the Value Of Sweet Sounds
Has Been Acknowledged
by the Wise.

A leading educationalist has this to
say concerning the value of music:
II cannot think of an ideal home
without music, for 1t would surely be
very incomplete without it. To me,
the beauty of music cannot be de-
scribed In words. There seems to be
no state of mind that one can be in
in which music is not welcome. Even
in the Bible we read that David played
on the harp for Saul to quiet his
troubled mind. We need music every
day in our home more than any other
place, for the good of our mind and
body.
'The benefits Of music are also
reaching the hospitals, the homes Of
the sick, and busy people after hard
days work find it refreshing to come
home and hear its soothing strains.
eve also enjoy music in our homes
Of learning-the schools. The school
orchestra and the songs we sing in
assembly make us feel like starting
out on the days study in an excellent
mood"
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
why Girls Don't Throw Straight.


1t has always been an interesting
foct that girls cannot throw straight.
There are two reasons. First, girls
clavlcle or collar bone, being shorter
than boys, gives her smaller play
of forearm. Second, direction in over
hand throwing depends chiefly upon
the shoulders and chest being carried
forward with the swing Of the arm.
With a boy this is the heaviest part
of his body, but girl is heaviest at
the hips. Consequently, instead Of
the girls body swinging straight for
ward, It frequently turns around al
the waist, thus completely spelling the
aim.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
American HMoIly Maaulres.n

The first organization known as the
"Molly Magulres' was formed in
Ireland, with the object, 1t is believed,
of generally misuslng process-servers
and others engaged in the prosecution
and eviction of tenants, and was COM
posed of young men who, in some To-
callties, assumed women's clothing,
blackened their faces, and otherwise
disguised themselves, the Detroit News
remarks.
1t remained, however, for the Amer
lean "Mollles" to terrorize whole coun'
ties and leave a blood-red trail be-
hind them in the coal regions Of Penn
sylvanla from 1854 to 1877. The muir
ders and outrages they committed
we're numbered by the hundreds, and
the victims in most cases were well
known and respected men.
Finally the sercets of the order wer'
revealed and many of its members
were brought TO Justice.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Want "souvenirs" Returned.

The French government is making
an appeal to American soldiers who
extended their activities as souvenir
hunters by taking fragments from the
historic Relms cathedral, to sent
these mementos back to Relms. Thou
sands of members of the A. E. f. Wis
tied the cathedral and many carried
away statuary and other elements o.
fabric from the structure. Some o.
these were priceless to the French
The reconstruction efforts aim to re
place all portions that can be re
covered.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
A Return Desired.

"How was the political speaking last
night, squire?" asked old Riley Rezzi-
dew of Petunla. "My rheumatic was
hectorlng me so that l didn't feel like
attending"
"The Hon. Thomas Rott pleaded
with the voters for a return to the
principles of the glorious Old Party
and" replied Squire Ramsbottom.
ale did, hey? That reminds me: II
he is in town yet l am going around
and plead with him for the return OF
them ten dollars he borrowed from me
six years ago, when he started for the
convention. n."-Kansas City Star.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be
cause its mild and immediate effect il
soon realized in most cases. 1t is a gen
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at al
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, if you wish first to test thil
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for I
sample bottle. When writing be sure ant
mention this Observation-Disclosures.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Polite TO Make Noise While Eating.

When an Abysslnlan and his guest
sit down to the table woman is sta
toned on each side Of them, not to
dine, but to see that they get plenty
to eat. These women cut the food and
cram 1t into the mouths of the men
with as much speed as possible.
To show their appreciation of the
food which is set before them, the
Abyssinians must make as much
noise as possible in eating. The man
who can manage the largest bites and
make the most noise while doing so
Is held in high esteem by his fellows,
and considered quite well bred.
The women vie with one another In
trying to see who can feed the
Abyssinlan men the swlftest, and ex
press keen pleasure when their par
tlcular charge makes the most noise
while eating.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09

Painesville, Ohio-"When was
quite young girl my mother gave
me DR.. Pierce's Fayorite Prescrip-
ton and It was SO beneficial that I
never have forgotten 1t and am always
glad to recommend 1t. / had be-
come all run down, caused by over
exertion in my playing and my
mother gave me the 'Favorite Pre-
scription' and it was very quick In
restoring me to health and strength,
where other medicines which she
had given me had failed. d."-Mrs.
Glenn Abbey, 201 Eagle st.
Health is your most valuable as
set. Do not neglect 1t. Write DR.:
Pierce, President Of the 1nvalids'
Hotel, in Buffalo, N. Y, all about
yourself or daughter. You will re
ceive confidential medical advice
FREE of all cost. Or, send 10c for
trial package Of Favorite Prescrip
ton Tablets.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Women and Words.

A student who has given the matter
some study says that 1t is perfectly
natural trait OF feminlnlty to engage
In small talk and quick talk. Woman
is quicker to understand, quicker to
answer and quicker to utter what Is
in her mind and is habltually voluble.
The cause of this difference between
the speech or talk of two sexes lies
far back into the occupatlonal history
of each, but some great social changes
now In progress may modify the pres
ent condition.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
clar.nesI ciareneeI |

"Pa, you would not want me to
work in a machine shop, would your
asked Clarence.
"why not, SOM" asked his dad.
"why, they are full Of vlses," snlck-
cred Clarence as he headed for the
door.-CinclnnatI Enquirer.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
MORE OR LESS

Campbell Foster was once address
ing a jury and was much annoyed by
Digby Seymour's carrying on a conver-
sation the while.
Presently he lost all patience and,
in his best brogue, said: "Pray, Mr..
Seymour, be quiet"
"My name is not Saymour-its Sey'
mourl" corrected Digby, whereupon
Foster angrily rejolned "Then, sir, see
more and say less."-London Tele
graph.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Natural Inflammation.

Crabshaw-So there's no truth in
the report that you've been lodging
your income tax?
Newrich-It's an Infamous libel. I've
tried to do it every possible way, but
have never succeeded.-Ne York
Sun.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Protecting Native Birds.

Great efforts are being made in the
United States to protect the native
birds, mainly because of their useful
ness as insect destroyers. One expert
says that in the state of Massachusetts
birds destroy 21,OO0 bushels of insect:
every day, and in Nebraska 40 car
loads.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
An Awful Mistake.

Her Father-Harold seems to have
an exemplary character. I don't see
why you say your marriage to him
was hideous mistake.
Mrs. Junebride-Its just that. l
married him to reform him, and now
I tind that he never needed reform
Ing. nv
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
A Choice of PreposItIona,

"You told me there was plenty Of
pure, cold water on this place"
"Dld 1 say ON or 'under'f" asked
the former owner, thoughtfully.
~ understood you to say ON"
81 must have said under. Thirty
or forty feet down you'll find it."
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
The Lottery.

His Reverence-Look here, waiter,
some one has taken my sllvermounted
umbrella.
Alphonse-oh, monsieur, II Is desc
latlng Perhaps tomorrow re luck win
change and monsieur himself viii Sc
cure one even more handsome.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
a Ladv Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate fasclnat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisement.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Hone Aoalnst Hone.

Therefore it is of faith, that 1t might
be by grace; which is Of the faith Of
Abraham, who against hope believed
in hope, that he might become the ia
ther Of many natlons.-Romans 4:16
to 18.
Licking Valley courier., 1922-11-09
Mrs. Newrlch's Guest.

Mrs. Hlbrow-Dld the earl you had
to dinner last night bring his coronet2
Mrs. Newrich-I didn't even know he
could play one.-London Passing Show.