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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
"a Bit Of Leaven
BY N. P. j.

He was the cleverest of chaps and
always in the lead. In fact, twas
often said perhaps he'd rise with
startling speed till in the chair Of
president some day he would be seen
so full was he of great intent and
purpose strong and keen.
He knows the dictionary we'll; OF
languages score. Degrees are plenti-
full as dew, the while he gathers more
Political economist, expert in high
finance. So widely known he came to
be that in the Hall of Fame his great
admirers felt assured some day they'd
find his name. But now he's just
about to sink-this high financial
whiz : proving the Moratorium a
miracle "as is.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
COVE NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. Breakey, of Seattle, an old
time friend of Mr.. and Mrs. w. v.
Crosier, spent several days last week
at the Crosier home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reiney, of Seattle,
spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs.
Reeves and family
Mr.. Ole Lund came out from Seattle
Wednesday evening to look after their
property here at Cove, known as the
Eden place. He returned to the city
on the late ferry.
Miss Bessie Fjeldal visited several
days last week with friends in Ia
coma.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. Ramquist en-
joyed all their children, with their
families with them last Sunday.
Wilfred Reeves, who is teaching in
Olympia, spent the weekend with
home folks. He was accompanied on
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
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his return to Olympia by Mrs. Reeves
and Betty who will spend most of this
week visiting there.
Quite number Of the Beulah Park
campers came out to spend the week.
end and Labor Day in their summer
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindberg and son,
Larry, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. An
derson spent Sunday evening and
Monday at the parental sigrist home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
moving to South Bend where Mr..
Spinning has accepted a position in
the high school.

moving to South Bend where Mr..
Spinning has accepted position in
the high school.
Mrs. Lizotte has moved to the john
son cottage south Of the former Com
stock place.
Mrs. Peter Rolando went to Elgin
last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Rossi.
Mrs. Olsen and her two children
have returned to California.
Most Of the Wilcox family and Mr..
and Mrs. j. Wachtel have gone to the
hop fields.
Mrs. McClelland is in Tacoma visit
ing her son and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Mcclelland.
All of the above is last weeks news,
es the phones of the neighborhood
were out of order on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jenkins spent Sunday at Lisa
beula with Mr.. and Mrs. Church.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

There are l49 passenger car as
sembly plants in the world, according
to reports.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Berry with Mr..
and Mrs. Montgomery Hughes, of Ia
coma, spent the first part of last
week at the Mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Berry had as
weekend guests Rev. and Mrs. Sher-
man Warren of Gig Harbor.
Mrs. Geo. Spinning with Marcus
and Betty Jean were calling on old
neighbors here recently preparatory to
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR RENT-Sept. at Ellisport, large,
modern, furnished, water front
home, not a summer house, warm
and comfortable, fireplace, complete
bath, garage, tennis court, free wood,
$40 per mo. Phone Red 876 or write
McClintock Homestead at Portage,
Wash. att
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

Rumor is like poison stream that
poisons the well-spring of truth and
life.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR SALE Poultry ranch near
Vashon, also wagon Mrs. Harriet
Ward 47-49p
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR SALE-Good dry, first growth
forest wood, or green, $500 cord,
delivered. w. A. Burton, Black
1923. 4649p
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR SALE for $50 new General Elec-
trio radio, retail value $72.50, used
only months. Phone Black 1884.
1894.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

False rumors have often in a few
moments destroyed a reputation tina
has taken years to build.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

PEEP O. DAY DELIVERY ONE
Jump ahead of the sun. That's the
kind of service you want and the
Post-Intelligencer is the paper that
gives it. We deliver TO your home.
Daily and Sunday 81 month; daily
only Goo month; Sunday only, 45c
n month. H. L. Penny, Island agent,
Phone Red 1104, Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR SALE-1s26 Hudson coach, me-
chanical condition good, rubber
good, 500 cash. Inquire at this
office. 38tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

FOR SALE-A LIMITED NUMBER
of Feb. and Mar. Matched pullets.
These are fine pullets, sold subject
to your inspection and approval.
Vashon Island Coop. Hatchery,
Vashon, Wash, Phone Black 73l.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10
FOR SALE

FOR RENT-F'urnished home and two
cottages at Cedarhurst. Inquire
GLIB Arcade Bldg, Seattle. 47-49c
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10


ANSWERS TO QUESTION ON
PAGE TWO.
l. John Adams and John Quincy
Adams.
2. William Henry Harrison and
Benz Harrison.
8. James A. Garfield.
4. Harrison and Taylor.
S. Taylor.
6. $4,000.
Z. Grant.
8. Roosevelt.
9. Washington, the members were
jefferson and Hamilton.
10. Cleveland.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-09-10

Mrs. Jenkins spent Sunday at Lisa
beula with Mr.. and Mrs. Church.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20
EXTRA TREAT T0N|TE
 IN LONG PROGRAM
 AT LIBERTY THEATRE.

Tonight at the Liberty Theatre. after the show, Geo. Edw Lewis will exhibit the outdoor scenic and set shots of the "Cheechakos" he IS to use in the new version of the film play The CheechakoS.
 Every former stockholder iii tie Alaska Moving Picture Corporation which corporation produced tlcse moving picture, is invited to be present and hear MT. LeW,s in his plans for remaking this pio'4:,. tn- to an all-talking and soullu version with new story, c:.s: 3f inter nationally known artists and all done in a professional manner.
 MT. Lewis met with the un- animouS support from all places where he has called meetings and arranged settlement with old stock holders and he urges every stock holder for their own good to be present tonight.
 Seward is where the picture was
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20
LEGAL NOTICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE
 INTERIOR
 GENERAL LAND OFFICE

U. ;. Land Office. Anchorage, Alaska. April 2. 1881.
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 Notice is hereby given that Marguerite Lowe. widow ps J. c. Lowe. has made ap- rlcation for a Soldiers Additiora. Home, stead seria! o7253 for tract of land situate cn the north shore of Nusha-ak Fay. cn- braced in U. Survey No 1920. from which corner No. 1 M. C. U. s. I. M. Is A bears ..- "1 la" ". S.0i chains. containini. o.o5 acres Latitude 5eo o2' 2o'' N Long, itude l5so 26 ls" W. and it is now in the iiles nt tte l.. $. Land Office. Anci.o:a-. Alaska. 'ry and all persons claiming ad- versey any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the U. $. Land Office, Anchorage. Alaska. within the period of publication thirty days thereafter or they will be barred by the povisons of the Statutes.
 J. Lindley Green
 Register
 Date First Publication May 20. l93l. Date Last Publication July l5.l93i. Pub May 20. 27. June 3. 10, II. "A. July l, s, l5, 1881 up
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

Mrs. Swan Carlson. of Fairbanks, and her daughter Helen are visiting with Mrs. H. J. Amend. MT. Carlson, a popular railroad man, accom- panied Mrs. Carlson and his daugh- ter to Seward last night and re- turned on his way north this morn ing.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

originally launched; here is where the corporation was organized; and all are asked to be present for it is believed that the new plan will re- pay every stockholder their losses with a dividend and correct the fail ure which has been embarrassing.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20
POSTMASTER ARRESTED

John o. Foster, postmaster at Unga, was arrested Thursday, ac- cording to District Attorney w. N. Cuddy, and bound over to the Grand Jury charged with em- bezzlement of postal funds.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20
NOTICE, YE PUGS!

Jack Vardeen, king-pin of Alas ka ightWeights, phoned The Gate way sports department Friday ask ing "how about bringing over my array of boys for 4th of July boxing bouts?" Anyone interested is asked to drop into the sporty editors sactum sactorium and per- haps some promoting can be put over. "WhO nOSe?"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

The halibut schooner Mitkof, Capt. s. Johnsen, arrived in port yesterday with 1000 pounds of hali but.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

Among the arrivals from the Westward on the SS. Admiral Evans was Postal Inspector George w. Marchand, who has been in that region in connection with matters of the Postal Department.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

PHOTO FINISHING-ENLARGING
 Ten hour service. Rolls of film brought in before 10 a. m. out at 8 p. m. same day. ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

List your labor wants with us: we will endeavor to secure for you the help desired Phone Adams 126 or call at the M X W Club. Seward. Alaska
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20

The U. s. s. WeStdahl, in port today, departs Monday for Port Chatham.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-20
WHAT IS TRUTH?

WHAT IS TRUTH? Truth is that which is-unchange- able Mems concepts change, but the truth never.
 JESSIE WILEY Developing, printing, eniarging and framing at SYLVIA'S. Old papers at The Gateway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
Time To Take A Stand

With the judiciary committee listening to yeas and nays on the question of prohibition today Connecticut should know in few more days what attitude the state is going to take towards continued efforts to enforce the 9th amendment. Offhand we would place Connecticut in the wet column. It voted wet when the Literary Digest conducted its nation- wide referendum last year. It certainly re- flected wet sentiments when it elected Gover nor Cross to office last fall His stand on prohibition is clear to anyone who heard his campaign speeches or who read the democratic state platform.
 Connecticut is not only desirous of repeal ing its state enforcement act, 1t would also legalize the manufacture of light wines and beer. That the state should do away with its enforcement act IS unquestloned To our mind it was always hypocritical stand. Had Connecticut ratified the 18th amendment we would not mind SO much. And we make this assertion with the knowledge that prohi- bitionists claim this state failed to ratify the dry amendment simply because Connecticut is opposed to the federal government encroach- ing upon the rights of the states
 While we expect more liberal view of the wet and dry issue by our legislators after the Wickersham report we would hesitate to state that the bill legalizing light wines and beer is sure of favorable report at the hands of the judiciary committee and then passage by the legislature. There is more chance of the legislature recommending that the state hold a referendum vote on the state enforce ment act as so many other states have done in the last few years. Our near neighbor, Mas sachusetts. did away with its state dry law last fall by an overwhelming vote. Illinois did the same thing by two to one vote.
 Just at present the position of the states on the subject of prohibition is muddled. It should be cleared up not merely for the sake of the repeal of the 18th amendment but in the interests of temperance which IS some thing that even the most rabid of wet sup porters desire. There IS no tendency in any state towards the return of the saloon. But states believe that they should have the right to regulate within their own boundaries the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors rather than the federal government. Whether this will be obtained with the supervision of Uncle Sam or we will still be greeted on all sides by graft and corruption depends upon the legislatures of our several states Good sense should recommend definite program for or against. not one of straddling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

tiny star had received and it had long been her boast that she could not be hurt in fall. Even in her fatal plunge she endeavored to protect herself against the terrific impact with the rubber mat. As she shot head downward her body turned in midar and she struck on the sturdy muscles of her shoulders and back. Her head. though. received a heavy blow. enough so to cause her death.
 Lillian Leitzel was the only woman cxecut- ing what in circus talk is called the giant flange. It consisted of nothing more than body turns with the shoulder as pivot. while suspended by one arm from the roof of the circus tent or vaudeville theater or where ever she was performing. She had learned the trick from her mother who was a circus acrobat as was also Lillian Leitzels grand mother. It is said that her first introduction to the sawdust ring was at the age of three. At any rate she arrived at such heights that her act was the only one in cireusdom liter ally and actually to stop the show. When the announcer proclaimed Lillian Leitzel all circus activity was focused on the spot where the little star was to perform. Floodlights were turned upon her as she began her charac- teristic roll turn up the rope.
 And by the way Alfred Cordona, rated as one of the greatest trapeZe artists in the world today, said that Lillian Leitzels (she was his wife) act could not be duplicated by any man. He could do her roll turn on the rope but remarked that he looked like a fool when doing it.. Not SO, Lillian Leitzel. There was never more graceful ascent of rope to the circus top than hers. And then those nerve raeking gyrations with thousands of speeta- tors shuddering to think what would happen should that strong arm lose its grip or the rope break. For the ordinary performance Lillian Leitzel was content to make fifty or sixty turns but it is on record that one time she actually made 259.
 Oddly enough her husband in recently pub lished magazine articles spoke of the dangers of his spectacular act in which he performs triple somersault from flying trapeze to the outstretehed arms of a waiting partner who hangs by his legs from similarly flying bar. At present Cordona is the only person doing the three somersaut thriller. Of course, he is protected by net, but even SO the danger of injury is great. A neck is as easily broken in fall into net as to the ground. However. most circus performers are fatalists. And while their nerve remains with them they continue to thrill the curious with wild lunges and leaps through space. pittng their puny strength and skill with that of more powerful forces. However we will miss Lillian Leitzel. We were interested to read that she has niece in Milwaukee. now seven years old, praetieing daily the contorton her aunt made famous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY F, 1881
Bonus Loan Assured

Action of the house of representatives in voting favorably on the World War veterans loan bill yesterday showed distinct rupture in the forces that have heretofore been allied with President Hoover. We think that the break with Hoover by Speaker Longworth is going to prove of more political importance than the actual passage of the bill Of course. President Hoover will veto it. since he can't very well ignore the dire story that Secretary of the Treasury Mellon has painted. But even SO the bill will pass. for with record vote such as was secured yesterday the house is bound to override the presidents veto.
 Gazing at the measure dspassionately we f.d it hard to see what actual good it is go- ing to do veterans of the World War. Gov ernment figures reveal that the average ad- justed service certificate issued under the act of 1924 is good for Sl,000 At that rate $500 is all that can be borrowed under the act just passed. The interest rate is reduced to l-2 per cent, two per cent reduction, but if we aren't mistaken. there IS two per cent borrowing charge if Uncle Sam loans the money. Should any veteran forego pay ment of interest he would get few paltry dollars when the certificates expire in l945.
 We admit that times are hard and money scarce. But $500 isn't going to keep man very long if he is out of work However, the demand for the bonus loan seems to be heavy. so its need must be imperative. In the face of this even our legislators dared not back water. A record breaking ten to one vote passed the bill. That is indication enough that sentiment is for increased loans. There won't even be enough strength in the senate to vote down the bill. It is sure of passage: the administration should reconcile itself to this: it should start to plan now how best 1t may finance the bonus loans.
 But as we said above the issue created rupture in forces that President Hoover has previously relied upon to extricate him from difficulties. It IS to the best of our knowledge the first time that Speaker Longworth ever went counter to the wishes of the administra- ton. It likewise marked the first split between Mir Longworth and his floor leader Mir Til son, of this state. Upon Tilson fell the task of leading the administrators fight against the bonus bill. He could rally but handful of supporters. including a solid Connecticut delegation. Of far more importance to the nation will be the results of this party rupture than actual passage of the bonus bill and pay ment of huge sums from Uncle Sam's treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

We'll, it begins to look as if the species of wild fowl known as lame ducks would go out of existence very shortly. The house of rep resentatives seems to look with favor upon the Clifford resolution which would seat all mem- bers of the house on January 4, two months after their election, instead of thirteen months later as is now the custom. The president and vice-president would also be inaugurated on January 24 instead of in March. The; Gif- ford resolution is in the form of constitu- tional amendment. The proposal to end lame duck sessions has been before our national legislators for at least ten years. Senator Norris has proposed the measure and seen il passed by the senate so many times and then rejected by the house that his patience must be exhausted. The house claims that the Norris resolution provided for indeterminate sessions of congress. The Clifford bill does the same thing, but will be amended to limit the second session to four months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

We never could understand why congress waited until December for its sessions The Constitution declares that congress shall meet once year and that this meeting will be held the first Monday in December. In the case of the presidential inauguration we can see how in stage coach days it might take weeks and even mofths to come to the Capitol. But certainly it would never take thirteen months for legislator to wind up his personal busi- ness and travel to Washington. The most likely explanation is that in winter there were fewer chores for the farming element from whom most of our oongressmen were proba- bly, chosen. It is far cry to those days. Why not let them live in history books?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17
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LAENNECss BIRTH

On February IT. 17S1, Rene Theo- phile Laennec, French physician
 famed for his invention of the steth-
 oscope, was born at Quinn per, Brit tany.
 His invention. by means of which a physician can listen to sounds pro- duced by the body, was at first a mere roll of paper. His idea, crude as 1t was, was rapidly diffused into every country. s
 Hut Laenhec did far more than in troduce useful and convenient de- vice X into medicine. He explored
 with extraordinary slsilf the physicaI signs in the cheH which correspond to alarge numbered, diseases. The major part of our chest-lore and
 much of the technique and nomen- clature of chest examination came direct from him.
 Despite continual bad health and the shortness of his life, Laennec's brilliance and devotion to duty at a Paris hospital enabled him to trans- nit his views and methods to many
 other physicians. He is said toA be among the greatest physicians of, all time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

for homes and necessities.
 That the government had excused l foreign ;rationss from debts far iIl l excesssof money required for pay l lments.
 F That the government would "save emoney" by paying off the obligation
 at once instead of waiting another 15 years.
 What Opponents Argued. r Secretary Mellon led the attack
 on the cash payment proposal. He depressed conviction sthat the gov Eernn1ents could not successfully Emarket such a large bond issue as sthe .Pat,nan splans provided and said that whale the scheme might stimI- late business temporarily and arti-
 f1cially, # would disorganize the
 market government and other secur- l itieE, divert capital from investment lin ind ussry, interfere with public Ldebt opera ti0ns and cause veterans
 to dissinate their savings as well sls to sdispanse with endowment insur- Lance policies with their protective 4 Other 1ianciers rushed to bat at
 hearings before tho House ways and ! Means ard Senate Finance com
 mittees. For instance. Charles F. Mitchell, chairman of the board of
 the National City Bank of New York Esaid thai a $3.400, ,000,000 bond issue would cause rhe closing of hundreds and hundreds of banks" General
 Hines. administrator of veterans ai- fairs. declareds against the various plans for cash payments. Balls
 which called,sfor smaller outlay lthan Patman's were attacked as | equally psrnicious except that their
 bad effects would be comparatively
 modified. F. Young's Plea Effective.
 Owen h. Young opposed the clash payment plan in a clear, reasoned statement which was especially ief fective because he favored aid to needy veterans by extending loan values. The country could not fail to take tine tisk of dire possibilities i entailed in a failure to sell large
 bond issue, he said; individuals ana. most importantly. banks would re- Iceive "a heavy blow in the inevitable | ldepreciat ton of securities which the l necessary nigh rate of interest would I cause, Savings for investment, re- llied upon to bring athe country sout | of repression, would be absorbed by, the bonds. ss, ~
 Nearly everyone seemed impressed by Young's testimony. Immediately I afterwards his proposal to make large loans to veterans in distress
 began to make serious headway. And
 much less was heard about cash pay- tFHE ENDS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-17

Tennis solons evidently decided that they could not we'll rank William T. Tilden first in the national list just issued The honor went to Johnny Doeg who captured the na- tional singles championship last September after hectic battle with Frank Shields, the former Roxbury schoolboy. Tilden was not ranked due to the fact that he has turned pro- fessona It would have been odd if the tennis association heads ranked Tilden first, for some few years ago when Vincent Rich ards had earned the right to be rated first he was denied this because of alleged non- amateur activities. As a result Richards be- came real pro and has remained one to this day. Entrance of Tilden, Frank Hun ter, and Emmett Pare in the professional field recalls the tales of Richards and Tilden. Ac- cording to all reports Richards and Tlden were not on the most friendly terms during the last years of the fromers activity on the to the fore, but when the latter developed courts Of course Tilden brought Richards so rapidly that he threatened the kings reign