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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

This occurs in "The Acquittal," all
star Universal Jewel production OF
Rita Weiman's famous stage play
coming Monday, December 10, to the
Jefferson for seven days, ending Sun
day, December 16. Actual court doc
uments, borrowed from the supreme
court of New York, were used in the
massive court room scene, and one
a judgment handed down in a trial
and written on actual court station
cry, took several days to obtain. The
presiding justice had to officially
sanction its use before it could be
taken from the files and sent to Uni
versal City.
The co-feature is the dainty little
singing prima donna, Miss Edna Rae
and her syncopating sextette, jazzy
band of music mad musicians. This
is the organization that has set De-
troit wild. This number of the en-
tertainment is worth the price of adj
mission alone
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07
M III & ~ ~
WON'T OPEN BOOKS

Chicago.-Swift & Company, meat
packers, have notified the department
of agriculture that the company will
not permit department accountants
to be permanently stationed in it's
office.
1--WE claim the right which the con-
stitution guarantees to all citizens of
being permitted, in the absence of
specific charges, to conduct our busi-
ness peacefully without interference
from government agents." says the
company.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07
THE THEATRES
Three Exceptional Features
at RialtO Theatre
Sunday
''The Common Law" Buster
Keaton and Willers'
Jazz Band

In "The Common Law" the screen
version of the novel by the we'll known
author, R. w Chambers, which opens
five days engagement at the Rialto
theatre on Sunday, an old problem is
presented in a new way-the problem
which often occurs in the life of
wealthy young men of whether to
choose for love or fortune. Beautiful
Corinne Griffith in the role of Valerie
West, an artists model, and Conway
Tearle, as her employer, are deeply
in love with each other, but Conway's
screen parents strenuously object to
the marriage and are planning to
force their son to marry a cold-bood-
ed society girl whom he does not
love, and in this way enable him to
climb the social ladder. The father
threatens to cut his son off without
a cent if the latter persists in carry
ing out his plans to marry his model.
The fun feast will be furnished by
Buster Keaton in one of his best COM
edies, entitled "The Electric House."
and Willer's Jazz Orchestra will fur
nish the musical settings in conjunc-
tion with Prof Bowling, organist.
Rialto, Friday and Saturday.
"Slippy McGee"
Trapped Fleeing from the close
pressing officers on a freight train.
Awakening in strange room with
one leg amputated and priest stand
ing over the bed looking down upon
him!
That is the situation from which
the remarkable story of "Slippy Nc
Gee" works to its ending in the pic
turization of the widely-read Oemler
book which Oliver Morosco has just
completed for First National release.
The picture, which will be seen at the
Rialto theatre on Friday and Satur-
day, brings refreshing newness to
the screen in its working of human
salvage with the action revolving
about small town priest and Amer
ica's most daring safe cracker.
The added attraction will be Round
8, Fighting Blood, and Rialto News.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07

rifced so much, even at the cost of
some financial sacrifice on the part of
the taxpayers in general.
That difference of opinion has made
in the past and promises to make
again a bitter political issue. I'm
questionably it will be decided event
ually by politics, more or less regard
less of abstract justice on the one
side, and of sound economics on the
other. But we think there is no nee
essary opposition in the two ends
sought. We offer for consideration
a plan to taking advantage of Secre-
tary Melons wise proposals and also
getting the bonus for our service
men.
If the Volstead act were modified to
permit the sale of light wines and
beer it would provide source of in
ternal revenue which could not only
finance the soldiers bonus but prob
ably allow reduction of taxes at the
same time even below the 1928, 900, 900
proposed by Mr.. Mellon A mild rev.
enue tax upon legitimate wine and
beer sales would be no burden upon
anyone, and legalized sale would put
the bootlegger and the blind pig oper-
ator largely out of business.
The issue is one to which the sol
diers can properly subscribe. They
have a we'll founded complaint that
prohibition was put over in this coun-
try while they were away in a for
eign land, fighting presumably for the
safety of their country, and while the
chief thought of the rank and file both
at home and abroad was devoted tC
the winning of the war They have g
moral right to protest against prohi-
bition and moral right to the bonus
/ They can properly combine and or
ganize to modify the one and obtaiI
the other
Fanatical drys, of course, will con
tinue to put their dryness above jus
tice. But there is a large element il
congress and throughout the countr!
which at heart is reasonable, anC
which could honestly unite on giving
the veterans justice and giving tn
public beer. BY so doing they woult
settle two issues which have occupied
irritated and demoralized governmen
tai activity, to the disadvantage 0
constructive business, for five years
Both these issues will recur and re
cur again to waste the time of con
gress and irritate the people until the,
are settled. They will never be set
tied until the veterans are accorde
justice and the Volstead act is brough
within the bounds of reason and popu
lar support. Now is the time to xii
both birds with one stone. The sol
diers and their friends, combining
with those who favor temperance, bu
detest prohibition, can accomplish thi
good work By doing so they will in
crease federal revenue while reducing
the tax burden, eliminate ranking
sense of injustice felt by 100000 vet
Grams, and put an end to a phase o
governmental activity which has de
moralized the nation.
i a& Was n9 sE W.
MACHINISTS' MEETING
The gathering of local machiniSt
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to be a monster. Every machinist in
the city who is willing to do some
thing for his own good should attend.
International officers who will be
present have a message to deliver
that will prove of interest to all men,
hers of the craft.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07
BUY AT HOME-DO IT NOW.
THE SHORTER WORK DAY

Among the achievements for the
worker in this country distinctly to
the credit of unionism is the shorter
day, which gives the toiler opportun-
ity for recreation, for the improve
ment of his mind, for the larger real
ization of home associations, and for
broader participation in public civic
affairs All classes of men now Join
in saying that the whole country has
profted by the reduction of the hours
of labor in practically every depart
ment of employment.
The department of commerce has
recently completed and made public
it's summary of the census of manu-
facturers for 1921, which presents
some illuminating facts in this con-
nection.
Among other interesting figures it
presents data showing that the pre-
vailing hours of labor in manufacture
during this year are especially graft
flying. If the figures for 1921 and
the depression year of 1914 be tabu-
lated for comparison, they give very
pleasing statistical picture of the
progress wage-earners have made in
the betterment of their condition dur
ing those seven years.
Hours Av. No.
Per Week Wage-Earners
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COOKS AND WATERS UNITE

Springfield, Ill.-Cooks and wait
ers in this city have organized under
the title Catering Service Employees
Union.
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Jefferson, Starting Monday, Decem.
ber 10, Two High Grade Attrac-
tions, 'The Acquittar" and
Syncopating Sextette

Syncopating Sextette
A scrap of paper may be very
important thing. Universal City
sent to New York for one Severa
men had to negotiate for days to get
it, and then it was used in just g
few flashes of picture.
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Endorsed by the Trades and Labor
Council of Hamilton, Ohio.
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and Labor Council of Middletown. O.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1923
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-12-07
WAY TO BONUS WITHOUT
HIGHER TAXES

Editorial in the Chicago Tribune,
Wednesday, November 14.)
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
Enitnrtal Hagr nf Uhr Uurhnuu Datlu Utntfa

Few parts of the continent could say as much.
 Careful readers of Alaskan papers also note the same spirit of development in promising new fields of that big territory. The reported sale of the milion-dolar copper property in the Kantishna by Aiken and Price to the Guggenheims is but one of the new enterprises. Coal, quartz, oil, fisheries and pulpwood en- terprscs are receiving extensive attention in Alaskan coast and interior areas. Along the line of the new American railway, making the country accessible at low cost, extensive portant properties The American Govern ment also is determined to make the country through which the road passes attractive to tourists, and is opening branch lines and feat uring Mt Mckinley park in it's extensive pub 1icitv campaien. The marvellous "Vallev of Ten Thousand Smokes,'' vast area of vol canoes and smoky Assures and fumeroles. is hein~ exhibited as another world wonder which will be a marvellous drawing card for the North
 President Harding promises to come North this year. and will thus help dispel the preiu- dices in the eyes of millions to the diff cuties of travel in Alaska and Yukon, and his trip will be a signal that Uncle Sam no longer considers Alaska isolated. This will have tremendous moral effect in helpinG tho whole Northland forward. The stamnede of tourists already is on. The Northland is facing the dawn of new era. Its greatest days are to come and the beginning thereof is at h,nd-Dawson News.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1923
STOP, LOOK, LISTEN!

What would you think if railroad com pany decided to take down all its "stop, look, listen" signs at the grade crossings?
 Your answer is obvious. "A most danger ous po]cy.' ' '~"~ a' ''t>@@~+.~4''
 Yet the railroad could argue back in this manner "Why should we keep them up? Those signs were put up years ago and have been there so long that everybody in the community knows that 8 railroad track is there and that trains pass by regularly. We feel that it's no longer necessary for us to pay for the upkeep of the signs, which is a big item, because the purpose for which they were intended is accomplished"
 The fact of the matter is, however, that the railroad company is taking even more pains now than before to keep the public informed of railroad crossings. And, in spite of this, people forget to ''look out for the train, :" What would be the result if no sign was there2 . saas z ' $ $ s s-.:4@ E ! In other words, the public is forgetfu. lm- nressions of today lost tomorrow. The onlv way to maintain an idea is by constant reieratlon. """'
 In like manner, the advertiser deals with forgetful public For an advertiser to take his name from public view will eventually result in loss to him. The history ot adVer- Using and selling proves this point. All the momentum gained from one consistent drive or even several, will reverse itself into back ward motion which is just as swift For, sell ing product is an uphill proposition and momentum fades quickly on the grade.
 The analogy just related is not original. It was made by a great advertising expert years ago. Yet, it is worthy of repeating here, for some Cordova advertisers are prone to argue that it is possible to reach a state in their sales development when their prestige is secure.
 Advertising must be maintained. The ''sgns' must be freshly painted. Otherwise the advertiser and his product will hear the inevitable indifferent remark from the trade -'Why, l figured they had gone out Of business.'' . r~.:,.... xs
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
NONWAR BUDGET BELOW 1916

MT. Harding's two years of drastic economy have cut the cost of government to the lowest possible figure. When we subtract the eN- penditures directly due to the war, such as interest and principal payments on the ma tional deht soldier relief, etc., and make prop CT allowance for the increased cost of labor and material, it is found that the Federal appropriations now being made are actually below those for 1916, the year before we en- tered the war. That compilation takes no account of the growth of the country in the last seven years, which would be comple:e justification for much larger appropriations than those actually made.
 Not only have expenditures been cut to the bone, but tax receipts also have been slashed to the limit. The Administration has recog- nzed the burden under which the taxpayers have been lahoring for so long, and they are now being called upon for money only just sufficient to meet governmental necessities, as determined by the Bureau of the Budget. The balance that now exists between Federal receipts and expenses is not likely to be dis turbed by the next Congress- either throueh
 increase or reduction of the tax laws. The people are reconciled to the situation They know that for every dollar spent by the Gov o,nmcnt at Washington they are getting full dollars value. and that dollar is never spent unless the need for it has been con- vincnelv shown to the Budget Bureau and to congress. -~-Ss =N~14: s, {, lAI ..,,. .4A.2 ...
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
BIG YEAR FOR NORTH
R x1F h Mk'

The year 1923 has started off with the promise of being the busiest in many ways m the history of Yukon and Alaska.
 Steamship companies, tourist agencies and hotel men of the coast cities report moro bookings for tourists for the North this voar than ever before and the promise of smashing all records in that traffic before the Summer closes.
 Several big mining properties are opening in Alaska and number in Yukon which will give an impetus to the industry in various quarters.
 The Alaska Railway has just comneted swinpine into place the last bridge lmk'n" the coast end with the interior terminus. I'm" rumor perests that the American Government and the White Pass company have come to terms whereby the ore from the Mayo camp is to 90 out over the new railway and roru1ar line of steamers be maintained be- tween Nenana and Dawson, thus completing the hie. loon route. whereby travellers can en- ter Yukon from Skagwav and dro15 :'-Vn the Yukon, past Dawson. to Nenana and Fair banks: thence out to the coast via Anchoraoe and Seward. or travel the northern circle route in reverse order.
 The Mayo camp has begun to get a grin on the outside world, and now mining Jonrna's and other papers are beginning to allot it space and to discuss Keno Hill as a known and established quantity This camp will con- |tinue to attract capital and miners, and there is prospect of much more capital going into the camp this year and new transport fac1l- ities, road improvements and possibly large mills. The Stewart River traffic will be heavier this year than ever. No doubt many new people, including mining authorities, will visit the camp and the population and tonnage |steadilv increased
 Old FNondike's operations will continue on about the same substantial scale as last year, and there arc reports afloat that efforts are being made with promise of success in floating a big enterprise or two for this camp which. If coneummated, will mean the investment Of several millions and the employment of far more men than for years. Even last year not an alle-bodied man was idle in the Klondlke.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
Medicine for a sick busi- ness is Advertising. 1t works wonders while you sleep.

lines of America. Without exception it has proved successful, to the great and growing advantage both of the country and the rail roads. Except for this sort of work the Pacific Northwest and the western states generally would still be far short of the population and prosperity they have today.
 But it would be a thing for Alaska. Sad to say, the conviction rests upon the majority of Alaskans that existing Federal bureaus have pursued a course wholly detri- mental to Territorial development. Here is lone bureau that could be immediately and lasting helpful. In the course of time it coud make the railroad actually profitable; but of vastly greater importance, it would bring 10 Alaska what Alaska needs more than, anything ese-people, people of the right |kind.-The Alaska Weekly
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
NOTHING GIVEN AWAY THROUGH
 DEVELOPMENT

The development of Alaska by Outside cap ital does not mean giving Alaska away. It means the multiplication of opportunities for the people who live and struggle for improve ment and prosperity here, their children and those who may come here and their children. It means the development of citizens who may become investors and developers themselves. It means just what is meant to the other pioneer sections of the country which have developed through the investment of outside capital into populous and rich States. Nothing is given away if it is developed. It is through non'evelopment that opportunities are wasted and lives that otherwise would have been fruitful in accomplishment are frittered away. Juneau Empire.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04

normal, G7.91 per cent; retarded, 29.33 per cent; accelerated, 376 per cent.
 Retardation in Alaska schools situated out side incorporated towns is much greater than in Incorporated towns. This is accounted for in part by the fact that in some instances pupils TOW enrolled in the schools have pre- vousIy resided in isolated sections where school facilities are not provided. However, a part of the retardation in this class of schools is the result of the fact that large number of pupils come from homes in which either one or both of the parents do not speak English. Alaska School Bulletin.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
ABOUT TIME

The National Security League reports that eleven states now have courses of instruction
 in the Constitution of the United States, and bills to establish such courses are now pending
 in the legislatures of twenty other States. The league is sponsoring movement to have the Constitution taught in every school in the country. There is no more effective way to meet the ''Red'' menace in the country, than to familarize the rising generation with the fundamentals of the Government under which they live. The instructors who handle the subject ought to be thoroughly impressed with it's importance, and prepared to explain the paragraphs of the Constitution so that the students can absorb their full significance.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
THINGS WE THINK ABOUT

Giving till it hurts" paying your income tax A gossip and a rattlesnake somewhat alike. Both rattle before they strike. A standard item of neighborhood gossip is how she can dress the way she does her husbands income and the answer generally is that maybe she can but he can't Concerning income It is better to give than to be relieved.
  Seems funny but a is always shorter after his leg has been pulled So long the silver lining remains behind the clouds we can't convert down here where need it.
  Back Pluck to win again Luck and you'll sometimes lose but always win if you keep doing it.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
NEEDS OF THE NAVY

The needs of the Navy will be one of the pressing questions to confront the next Con- gress. It is estimated by experts that the Navy is now between 100000 and 100000 tons short of the 5-5-3 ratio established by the Washington armaments treaty. The defic- iency is in scout vessels rather than in capital ships, and there is urgent need for eight mod
 ern criusers fleet and mine-laying submarines, airplane carriers, and the like, to bring the fleet up to full efficiency. It is reported also that the fleet is undermanned to the extent of 1O8,O0O men. These are the opinions of Naval officers, instruced at Government eX
 pense in order to give expert advice on mat ters connected with the Navy. It remains to be seen whether their recommendations will be followed next year, or cast aside for the advice of civilians. While the country needs to practice the most rigid economy, it should not undermine our defense on the sea, which is the insurance of all our national wealth.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
RETARDATION IN ALASKA SCHOOLS

Figures which have been compiled concern ing the age grade distribution of pupils in the elementary schools of Alaska for the school year 1921-22 show that 61.27 per cent are normal, or in the grade which their age would indicate as proper; 31.5O per cent are retarded, or older than the normal group in their respective grades; and 7.23 per cent are accelerated, or younger than the normal group. Under ideal conditions the number of pupils who are normal, accelerated and re- tarded should be equal. However, the ideal school system is yet to be discovered.
 To one who is inclined to be discouraged because of the above showing, there is at least some degree of hope held out when Alas ka's record in this respect is compared with that of such State as Ohio, which has had a we'll organized school system for several generations A recent survey of the elemen- tary schools of the State resulted as follows: