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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
SPEAK FRENCH
 TO TELL YOUNG
 HEIR OF WEALTH
l5-Month Old Boy Under-
 stands No Baby Talk
 Inherited Over Mil- lion

New York, Oct 2s.-CUP)-The parents of 15-months-old John Mitchell Reynolds III. another million dollar baby, are chiefly proud of his eight teeth and his understanding of French.
 The boy has just fallen heir to $1,785,415 bequeathed him by his great grandma ther, Mrs S. Jennie Sorg, whose will was filed for pro- bate yesterday in Hamilton O.
 John lives in 8 10-room apart ment with his father and mother. MT and Mrs John Mitchell Reynolds Jr. The father is vice president of the Reynolds Soap company. The grandfather Is president.
 The young heir doesn't under stand "baby talk" In fact it was reported that when he was inform- ed of his new riches, the news was relayed to him in French, the only language he understands.
 The mother. formerly Florence Jane Brouillard, New York society girl. tells baby John "Montrez les souliers," and Baby John shows his shoes. She suggests "Montrez la bouche" and the million-dollar baby sticks out his tongue, to the accompaniment of "Ohs" and "Ahs."
 The parents. quite modern. haven't any plans for the future of the youngster who will inherit his money when 21.
 That's too far off. He'll prob- ably decide his college and his career for himself. We aren't mak- ing up his mind for him. they were quoted as explaining.
 Mrs Ada Sorg Walser, the boys grandmother, who also inherited $1.733,222 in the will that made the baby millionaire. maintains a 30t room mansion on 9th avenue. The baby's mother inherited $2,545, 1856 through the same will. {
 The great grandmother who be- queathed the fortunes lived in Mid dleton. o. She came to New York in August last year. was struck by a taxicab. and died without setting eyes on her great grandson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

New York, Oct 29.-Publication, in braille, of a monthly literary magazine for the blind-the first of its kind-devoted to reviews of new books, biographies of contempo- rary writers, and essays on litera- ture, is being sponsored by the American Braille Press and the Henry F. Homes fund of the New York public library. Although the first regular issue will not ap- pear until January, 1892, a sample issue of GA pages is being published this month (November)., according to George L. Raverat, secretary general of the American Braille Press. The new periodical, called the Braille Book Review, is edited by Lucille A. Goldthwaite, libra rian of the department for the blind in the New York public H. brary. It is distributed free of charge, except for a small registra- ton fee, to blind readers through out the world.
 While every effort is made to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
DAILY NEWS LETTER
By ENGINE LYONS
United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Moscow-The Soviet capital is growing up in a literal sense. by adding two or three additional stories to hundreds of it's old build- ings.
 Moscow has thought of this meth cd of relieving congestion some- what. Having thought of it, the city proceeds with the usual blare of publicity to put the idea into effect. The press spreads the slo- gan ''new stories" on its front pages as if Karl Marx had been the first to invent the plan.
 For the year 1892, it is indicated from authoritative quarters, about 50,000,000 rubles will be assigned by the Moscow Soviet for raising the statute of old buildings. AL ready engineers and architects are inspecting existing houses to de- .termine --hether the foundations are strong enough to support the additional burdens.
 Low Squat Buildings.
 These stories will do very little. of course, to make Moscow look metropolitan. It Is city of low, squat houses-"the largest village in Russia" as an old phrase has it. The tallest structure in it is only 12 stories.
 Moscow is still engaged in a feverish effort at Identification. Scores of miles of street have given up their ancient cobbles for smooth asphalt in recent months Practically all the house fronts on the main streets in the center have received new coat of paint, mostly light chocolate color. The pastel shades once so popular in Russia [ e giving way before the demands of a more practical era and the exigencies of insufficient paints.
 The interiors of most public buildings and thousands of provate houses, too, have been subjected to cleanings and repairs. Visitors who have net seen the capital for several years are astounded by the improvement. But those who ney- CT saw it before are still somewhat shocked by its dilap.dated exterior.
 Moscow's new theatrical season promises a number or novelties to enliven a repertory which has been rather on the decline in the last two or three years. Among them will be a brand new modernistic version of Hamlet at the vakhtan- goff theater and the production of the first play by Maxim Gorki since the revolution.
 The Korsh theater will soon show another comedy by Valentine Kataev, the author of "squaring the Circle" The latter. still running at the Moscow Art theater. Is the "Abie's Irish Rose" of Moscow, be- crowded piece on the boards for the last four years. The new com edy is entitled "Miliions of Tor tures." he sufferer of these tortures being an s'inteliectuaf' whose chil- dren have gone Bolshevik.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
NEW YORK
wih Gilbert Swan

for discovering talent, has lost and won more fortunes than any num- Der of stock-market manipulators. Like most Broadwayese folk, he adores flash. He goes in for swank looking cars and homes, but his att tire is usually careless.
 Con started playing piano on amateur nights at Miners on the Bowery. He graduated to a nickel picture show way up town, operat- ed by a gent named William Fox. Wrote his first song for Rae Samuels. Went steerage for his first London engagement and when the late Sir Thomas Lipton heard about it. got a part for Con.
 The song "Margie" made him $100,000. But it's soon gone Another hit: Lonesome and Sorry" He marries Francine Larrimore, the actress, but the marriage doesn't work. He losses his money into a movie presentation for Beth Beri. |. Broke again!
 Then the late Arnold Rothstein came along and got Con to open a booking office. But he turns pro- ducer and put on Keep Sunlfng, which Is a flop. Now he's in hook! So 1t goesJthousands from Holly wood and thousands from Broad way. Like most of the rest, the money went back from whence it came. His latest venture was back ing Russ Columbo, the new radio singer. Con had gone into the mu- sic publishing business with s14.- 900 in movie money. He brought Columbo back with him from the coast.
 Maybe there's a new fortune around the corner. Maybe there isn't.
 At this moment. with Al Woods facing the bankruptcy courts, they wonder what show he'll show up with soon and make a million. Copyright, 1881. NEA Service.
 Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
Uncle Rays
 Corner

"We thank He-nO for rain! We thank the moon and stars which give us light when the sun has gone to rest. We thank the sun for warmth and light by day. We thank thee that thou hast made our corn to grow. Everything thou doest is for our happiness"
 Those words. according to Pro- lessor Comstock, are the transla- ton of part of a prayer which Iro- quois Indians uttered in harvest time. The red folk were praying to Ha-wen-ni-yu, a god who was supposed to watch over the corn crop.
 Indians of the western plains did not depend on corn for their liv- ing. They were busy killing buff faloes and other animals. Some of the prairie tribes seldom, if ever, paused long enough to grow a crop of corn even If they had wanted to do SO They were on the move during the open season - follow ing buffalo herds.
 In other parts of North America, however, the story was different. In some sections the Indians could not have lived through the winter if they had not saved corn from the autumn harvest.
 When John Smith and his comrades came to Virginia, they found that the natives raised a great deal of corn. If the English settler had not received gifts of corn from the Indians, 1t is doubt full that they could have lived through the first winter.
 Indians who lived in forest regions learned to raise corn with out cutting down trees to permit sunlight to reach the corn. Cut ting down a tree was a hard task for Indians, whose taxes" were crude. The Indians killed the trees. Sometimes this was done by cut ting circles in the bark, around the trunks.
 Another method of killing the trees was to dig to the roots and light fires in the holes. Leaves fell away from the dead trees. and did not return. Thus corn planted be- tween the trees received enough sunlight.
 Maize. or Indian corn. was not hhowH III GuIopc Deiore Wnite nuen reached the New World. It is now one of the leading crops of the United States.
 When full grown. corn stalks are usually from five to eight feet high: but now and then they reach a height as great as 20 feet.
 (This article may he placed in "Hist0ry" or "Geography" section of your scrapb0ok.)
 Tomorrow - Halloween Notes
 UNCLE RAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Dang. Leona Wallace. native gal, appearing in Girl Crazy playing in dear old Chi Leona tap dancing speciality the hit Her picture graeed the section of Chicago wall quite recently Leona Broadway for time
 Mrs Thomas Carmody has donated and table the HiIl A. C. The boys very grateful. John Gilmore Jr of San Francisco visiting his in this city Mrs Waldo Beard of Oakland California the former Ethel Haneh this city, enjoying vacation by motoring through the Cali wonders in her Johnny Graham is chairman the refreshments committee for the Eagles Halloween Saturday night Cider and doughnu will be the refreshments Johnny will appear special doughnut dunng exhibition recognized the chief doughnut dunke of the fire depart nent He will also sing this tme song hit of his position. Have You Little Doughnut Bunker In the House?".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
l. -
Around the town,

Around the Jerry Mooney is highheading these days and there's Je proud papa daughter Thema having been born Jerry and Mrs Jery Put there old timer Jerry of the ey popular and introduced horseback riding feature of Armice day parade still remember the night he gopd Church the shoes from his plug setting up shower of sparks that looked like Vy light in distress suppose Jerry will that Thelma be- when she grows up Congratulations to Mike MeAulfe who happy daying November 25th The lucky g Blanche Fellows Mike spent three years dear old Washington college. Now he's in the insurance racket.
 Newt Alexander releasing copy for the legion ton here Henry Gizzo and Bill Watson post card from Richmond Virginia The boys Florida in Model T Ford. Luck young feles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Gossip. Mildred Clarke Stoeker had very pleasing poem Day by Day. Monday evening" We hope hear from her again. Thanks Mrs Francis Mullen of S7 Catherine for contribution of tin foil Tower readers have been simply wonderful in this campaign and deeply apprecave of their interest. There's sign West Main Thomas that reads Wkes Barre from Boston, It points in the direction of West Side h The kids who raekee ing shoe shines be thanked for of the central polishing stands cutting the price from dime five The young parked outside the shine pao and knocked of with surprising regularity Finally the big shots the point and the sad in half.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

New York.-The fickle, mercurial nature of the entertainment world would drive practical, soft-skinned business men to the crazy house or the cyanide bottle.
 But the gentlemen of Broadway take it on the chin or in the purse with equal grace. They're a great race of die-hards who have man. aged to steel themselves against the supposed tragedy of financial loss. Almost every day the papers tell of some once-rich broker or manufacturer who jumped from the top of a building or turned on the gas because he had lost his fortune. Ha-ha-ha! say the showmen, the agents, the songsmiths and all the rest. A score of them have known millions one season only to borrow "angel food" as they call produc- tion money, the next season. A few paragraphs announce that | Al Woods has been called into the | receivership court. Just a few years
 back he was rolling in wealth from | the receipts of The Trial of Mary
 Dugan." And he took in millions
 25 years ago from such melo- | uTdIndS dS lHc QuccH Ol tnc
 White Slaves" Bertha, the Beau tiful Sewing Machine Grip and
 Nellie. the Beautiful Cloak Model"
 Maurice Gest. according to cur
 rent Variety. just finished paying salaries for his super-production of l "The Miracle" He's been out of the limelight for some time, save for a short tie-up with the Shu-
 berts in Jolson's "The Wonder
 Bar" Yet here he is, with money again and a new "Chauve Souris" and all sorts of plans for the fu- ture.
 Jed Harris made a great fortune
 so fast that 1t made even his head
 swim. After Broadway" every thing he touched seemed brewed | in the pots of the alchemists of
 old. Then he "went Russian" He | took one failure after another. He
 said he was through with the thea ter. But back he bounces.
 Belasco had to mortgage his the
 ater to pay off what he owed on
 Mimi" But he died leaving fat estate.
 And while others less inured to
 ups-and-d downs look for a leaping- off place these gents laugh at each
 others travails and wonder. when
 they'll be back on top.
 At the age of 37. Con Conrad,
 the underwriting gent with bent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Making whoopee. Lansing Haigh. spify clerk the Elton fond of leopard especially when they're wrapped around the skin you love take roadseng. The gauge railroad which did yeoman service Washington park has been transferred Lakewood aid in building the bathing beach, The propelled by human horsepower About 50 of the undeempoyed the ob including half dozen eoored workmen While pushing load these chaps sing sptuals and keep the entire crowd in happy mood Bill Darlington i'll with pneumonia reader asked short time ago what has become of the button ball told him beyond But when of the Skppy remember Poplar that always excited admiration wonder it's still doing business the old stand?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Movie gossip. All movie marriages do end in divorce F instance James and Lucille Gleason wed 25 years, eWt Jennings Mrs Jennings 25 Claude Gngwater and wife 26 ya Paul McAster and the Mrs 28 Ralph and Vera Lewis 2o yea Cel De and his wife 29 years: James Nl and rs N B y Joe Cawthorne and Mrs Joe. 3l George Fsvct wife, 35 years The perfect feminine and male
 n faces according Ern Westmor Hwood leading make m artists would be: The hair of Jean Harlow the forehead of Dolores R Rio the eyes mouth of Irene Dunne the of Billie Dove the chin of Marion Davies Male Gilbert Roands ha Clark
 forehead Ricardo Cortez eyes John Baymor Ronne <r,r's mouth and Richard Dixs chin. Al Capone few # his wood pre-view of Searaee He ~r~ report on the film them told chiefs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
SAN ANTONIO OFFICE
 FORCE IS INCREASED

Washington, D. C.-Washington D. C.-Seven additional permanent positions have been authorized in the San Antonio regional office, according to the office of the administrator of Veterans Affairs following urgent requests submit ted by the American Legion for more personnel for the San. An tonic office. Most of the newly authorized positions are of Q cleri- cal nature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

-.ilwaukee-The Catholic Press association with nearly 300 mem bers, has been organized under the direction of J. l.. O'Sullivan, former member o fthe United Press staff and now dean of the Ma-- (. tte University College of Jour nalism. The association will fur nish a critical service for news papers. maga. -les and yearbooks published by Ca: holic high schools and colleges throughout the coun- trv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
STUDENT ENROLMENT
 CUIyAEUlC

Rome Students who took ic- grees at the Italian universities in 1880 were rather less than those graduating the preceding year: 5.S67 against 6,093. Jurisprudence showed the greatest number of students in any fac"'' in 193c, with 2.197, while medicine came next with 1,400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
NEW RUBBER SUIT SERVES
 AS A LIFE PRESENTER

No fear of shipwreck worries the wearer of a new "water walking suit" according to its San Fran cisco inventor. This unique form of life preserver, complete suit of rubber. covers the entire body to the neck. It is so buoyant that the user floats with his head well out of water. Should waves dash over the edge. the top of the suit may be closed almost air-tight. Welghts in the feet. like those of q diving suit, keep the wearer upright so that he floats in e walking position. says Popular Science Monthly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Editor Tal Tower Topics: Would you be kind enough tell if residents of Waterbury allowed have books the Bronson library? have always been reader and know it necessary live here year before being able take books friend told about column and have been read ing every night enjoy mueh-Mrs N R. believe the library will be glad admit you circulation privileges The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
BY THE MAN IN rHB TOWER,
AND BREAK UP THE CARD
 GAMES
The fire departments busy,
 (This crack is far from wise, The kids are burning fallen leaves, To give them exercise.
RuI L NJ
Good evening.

BULLE TIN Mutt prize English bull dog of the late Dr Crane has gone the canine paradise Mutt years old and companion of the until his death After the noted medco passed away Mutt grew until finally Mrs Crane took the dog with her and gradually he renewed his interest life Saturday passing broke Mut leg and back He's buried Doc Cranes Woodbury farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Editor Tall Tower Topics Did Thomas Edison really invent electric light did he perfect Reade Edon claimed that he invented the light but he did make commercially possible This in 1880 you reading the Edison series in the Democrat I've found them unusually ntereing-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

Believe it. Henry Bowling of the Dems business staff happy dayng week ago. And from Wash ngton Henry sends handsome little red elephant done paper bearing the legend Made in Germany This is the first honeymoon elephant the Tower herd and I've ehstened hin. Honeymoon Harry" Thanks young bridegroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

France received more than half the separations coal shipments from Germany In tho second quar- ter of this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29
RALGIA

l HE agonizing aches from neuralgia can be quieted in the same way you would end a headache. Take some Bayer Aspirin. Take enough to bring complete relief. Genuine aspirin can't hurt anybody.
 Men and women bent with rheumatism will find the same wonderful comfort in these tablets. They aren't just for headaches or colds! Read the proven directions covering a dozen other uses; neuritis, sciatica; lumbago; muscular pains.
 Cold, damp days which penetrate to the very bones have lost their terror for those who carry Bayer Aspirin! All druggists, in the familiar little box:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-29

At the age of 37. Con Conrad, the underwriting gent with a bent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-08-01
CAPITOL THEATRE

Gentlemen prefer blondes-and so
do the movies. The sparkling blonde
stars glitter in great number and
luminescence in the movie firma-
ment. In fact, the brightest stars in
the movie sky are blondes - Carlo.
Bennett, Harlow. Pickford. Dietrich.
And now a new star has risen!
She bids fair Of arranging herself
with the aforementioned. Every
time she appears, she sparkles more
brightly than before. And now. let
me introduce Joan Marsh, who
plays one of the leading roles in
Meet the Wife," the Columbia pic
ture, produced by Christie coming to
the Capitol Theatre on Monday.
She made her screen debut when
a baby. Then a long lapse occurred
to make way for a grammar and high
school career. She received a rather
suspicious start on her return to the
screen by appearing in 1.-THE King of
jazz"
Since that time she has appeared
in innumerable successes, including
Little Accident" Inspiration" as
the lead in Three Girls Lost" made
for Fox: with Bill Haines in 1.-THE
1mposter;:" in "Shipmates" with Rob-
ert Montgomery; and then her pres
ent role in Meet the Wife" Now
that's going some In a year!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-08-01
AT THE MOVIES
THEATRE

Leonard Merrick's absorbing story,
1.-THE Magnificent Lie" brings Ruth
Chatterton to the Paramount The
atre again in an intense drama OF
impersonation and deep love.
The Magnificent Lie" gives its
versatile star everything she needs
to portray a great character. Lightly
she wagers that, in everything but
appearance, she can im~personate a
French musical comedy actress, at
the time the toast of New Orleans.
Lightly she engages to win her wager
by imposing on a sincere young lum-
herman who has preserved a love for
the musical comedy actress since his
younger days in Paris.
The game, lightly entered into. de-
velopes into seriousness for Mis- Chat
terton. In spite of herself she falls
in love with him. and then doesn't
dare disillusion him.
Supporting Miss Chatterton is
Ralph Bellamy, a young stays star,
who, In 1.-THE Magnificent Lie" makes
his screen debut. The enjoyable
Stuart Erwin is none the less enjoy
able In q role that calls for unlocked
for dramatic talent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-08-01
Excavation Is Begun
For Office Building

Excavation of the basement for
the building which will house the Of
fees Of five Mandan professional
men was begun by workmen Satur-
day morning.
The two-story building. which will
be constructed on First avenue
northwest, Mandan, between the
Cummins company and Kennedy Fur
niture company buildings, will be of
dark brick, trimmed with white stone,
80 by So feet in dimensions.
1t will house the Offices Of Drs. q,
H. Spielman and L. G. Smith, Dr..
G. F. Writ, dentist, and c. F. Kelsch
and Milton K. Higgins, attorneys. Drs.
Spielman and Wirtz and Mr.. Kelsch
are the owners.
Hjelmseth and Kidd, contractors,
expect the building to be ready for
occupancy by Nov. /.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-08-01
Hospital Patients
Show Improvement

A child suffering from spinal
meningitis and two accident victims
all were showing improvement in
the Mandan Deaconess hospital
Saturday morning, according to at
tendants.
Margaret Jean, four-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Kelsch, Mandan, has been in the
hospital two weeks suffering from
meningitis.
j. J. Gogerty received broken ribs
and shock in an automobile acct
dent on the Bismarck andan high
way during the week.
Emil A. Wilke, Underwood, farm
er, was attacked by a vicious boar
at the Missouri Slope State Fair in
Mandan, Wednesday. He suffered a
broken leg and we decorations of
the limb.