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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

NEA Servtce Wrltcr
 Washington-One sure way to get into trouble Is to propose a remedy for some situation. Two to one, 1t will be acclaimed on one side and hooted on the other.
 The Federal Farm Board Is in the cross-fire at present. When the proposal was made to trade 25,00O,000 bushels of wheat for 1,05O,000 bags of Brazilian coffee, the great American prairies could have reverberated with joy.
 But now the American Shippers association is bowling. All the car- rying of the exchange commodins Is to be done in Brazilian ships. They will bring cargoes of coffee to New York and take cargoes of wheat back to Brazil, and Ameri- can ships will not participate--at a time, says the association. when shipping is particularly bad. So they yell.
 And if millions of persons start raising their own food, the farmers raising the food for them now will balk. So will the grocers middle men, railroads, butchers, canners, and so on.
 The Farm Board was at one time trying to whoop up a greater consumption of wheat. Raisers of other foods from the farm pro- tested that this was discrimination against them because the more wheat people ate the less they would eat of other products. So the Farm Broad piped down.
 The boards cooperation activi- ties are supposed to be good for the farmers, but they threaten the large and important grain trade. So the board and the grain trade consider themselves in war to the death.
 Prohibition was undoubtedly a boon to m-hounds and makers of furniture, automobile. radio sets and what not, but 1t was tough on the liquor and beer business and their hundreds of thousands of employes--as well on the U. S.. treasury.
 When other countries become more self-sufficient by growing or manufacturing more of the things we used to export to them it's sup posed to be fine business for these countries. But 1t causes much trouble over here.
 Universal disarmament, looked upon a desirable, would throw mill lions of men onto the employment market, hurt some industries and obliterate others.
 People shouldn't eat as much meat in summer as winter. hut when the U. s. Public Health Ser vice announced the fact recently the livestock and packing indus tries made big squawk here.
 Then take the tariff, which bene- fits any industry protected but keeps up prices and restricts in- ter-national trade.
 
 Henry Ford promises next year to fire every married man at his Iron Mountain. plant who doesn't have vegetable garden. He pro- poses gardening as method of self-help and a substitute for un- employment insurance.
 Quite recently. the wheat far mers and cotton farmers of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
STRIKE UP THE BAND!" Christian Science Monitor.)

The United States army band has begun It's fifth tour of the country to give concerts in ffty-four cities scattered over sixteen states. Now there Is something to get excited about
 A few months ago the army air corps made 6 circuit over the east ern United Staates in military ny ing maneuvers. dropping hypothe- tical bombs on large cities and en- gazing in aerial skirmishes for the delectation with columns Of pub licity about these warlike displays, and many interested in peace were genuinely concerned about the ef- feet on public thought at home and abroad.
 Now another branch of the army Is going to travel from Washing ton to the Pacific coast and back. showering the centers of popula- ton en route with musical enter tainment. Ta-r-r-rum! Ta-r-r-ra! Ta-ra-ra-ra-ra- -ra -ra-rum! There will be maneuvers in tunes and tones, twittering arias on the oboe and resounding loom -pahs" on the bass horn; there will be marches with stirring attack and melodious numbers of classical air-all going to show that |. soldier can have an ear for music.
 This expedition of the nations uniformed forces deserves as much publicity as the air parade. For that matter, a band is its own as- surance of public attention. The army may be certain of making friends for its music on every such tour. The plan might even be commended to other nations. No doubt other army bands already make tours; but let them be ex- tended. Where recent air corps maneuvers were held simultan- eously by France and Italy with hundreds of planes sweeping about on their respective sides of the bor- der, a barrage of concerts instead would have furnished its own form of national prestige and would have not merely set up a defense against the neighbor nation. bu; against war itsellf.
 If the. tacticians must have their play with platoons and battalions in an imaginary-very imaginary next war;" let them use the bands and fight 1t out with comets. from. bones, flutes and tubas. That will be pleasanter for all concerned and no less thrilling!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

The public utilities commission through its chairman. Richard T. Higgins, has just furnished Governor Cross with one of his inaugural address requests. It may be re- called that the governor asked that the pub lie be given a glimpse at comparative elec- tric light, power. and gas rates throughout the state. The commission reports that such survey of rates would fill large vol ume. It has. however compiled rates ap- plcable to annual residential users and sup, plies them to the several electric utilities throughout the state where they may be consulted by interested consumers. We should think the press might be good me- dium to distribute this knowledge. for we feel sure there won't be many inquiries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
UP TO THE GOVERNOR.
(Hartford Courant)

The report of the grand jury which investigated the accident at Newington several weeks ago in which two flyers. of the army were killed seems to leave the matter suuarely up to Governor Cross. While the grand jury did not dis cover sufficient. evidence to recom- mend criminal prosecution. its re- port of the conduct of the com missioner and the deputy at the time of the accident and after Is such as to shake the confidence of the public in their capacity wisely to regulate aeronautics on behalf of the state.
 The assertion by the grand jury that Mir Lenox violated the rules of the air while operating his plane on the morning in question:" if sub stantiated by. the reports of the army and the Department of Com merce, would seem to justify his removal, although the governor may wish to await the official re- ports of the army and department of Commerce before proceeding. An official charged with enforcing the rules of the air who hmiself violates them can have little stand Ing. Similarly. the statement that 'the commissioner did not make or cause to be made a thorough examination or investigation to as- certain the facts. and personally gave out misleading interviews which were quoted at length in the public press" would seem to De evidence of at least temperament tai inability on the part of MT Morris to discharge the highly i'm portant duties of his office.
 The accident in which the deputy commissioner wa involved was mo.s unfortunate in every respect, and no disposition Is apparent in any quarter to be .unduiy harsh. 1t is up to the governor alone to der eide how he wishes to dispose of the matter. He has been given the states version of the affair. and it was he who asked for the grand jury investigation. Its conclusions are such as to demand fortnight action on his part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
At 7he National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

country also have been urged to raise their own vegetables, their own chickens. cows and hogs. President Melvin A. Traylor of Chicagos First National Bank says if every farmer will product his own milk, dairy products, meat. poultry. fruit and vegetables we won't have to worry about farm relief. Traylor says three are no cows or chickens on 20 per cent of farms, that 30 per cent are hog less and 90 per cen sheepless, while farmers buy all their food at stores.
 Carl Williams. cotton member of the Farm Board, gives the same advice to couple of million cot ton farmers, most of whom are said to operate on a one-crop basis. If food Is being raised on the premises starvation won't be so likely when the. 50 broke. And then again, the more land taken to raise vegetables and hens the big ger the dent in the cotton surplus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Here, There And EuervDhere

were discovered in 1929. and in 1880 more than 1000. This year the beetles have come in such numbers that two men are em- ployed to pick them daily. some- times gathering 1000 a day.
 Unless an effective check can be employed experiments which Dr Shull began as early as 1905 will be destroyed. Primrose. be- cause of their striking differences of form, are especially useful in experiments proving the theory which de Vries advanced early in the twentieth century, that all species undergo a sudden evolu- ton instead of a gradual, almost imperceptible change, as was held by Darwin.
 The Princeton experiment. which includes as many as 40 pedigreed families of the primrose and four or i've hundred different types. Is one of the most famous in the world and the largest and oldest in the United States. Its loss will represent a serious blow to sci, ence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Quotations

When the upward trend starts. 1t will be more sharply accelerated and certain than in any previous depression. Julius Klein, assistant secretary of commerce.
 The trouble with the country is that a man goes downtown with money in his pocket and returns home with 1t still there instead of spending it. -J. c. PENNY Our army is maintained to pre- serve peace. not to provoke war. H. Payne. assistant of war.
 Soviet Russia is the best-run country on earth.
 Lady Astor. I have no thought whatever of entering politics.
 -Owen D. Young
 
 Being a king is a job like any other, and a country wants to feel. must feel, that it's chief executive can command respect and Is en- titled to that respect.
 king Carol of Rumania
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Politics and Personalities

Walter S. Clifford, head of the Hoover Commission on Unemployment Relief, IS the 18th person chosen by the President to demonstrate the blessings of extra-govern- mental agencies in land of representative government. One cannot but admire MT Giffords intrepidity. He sets out on a road strewn with the bones of the Wicker sham Commission, the Drought Relief Com mission, the Commission on Unemployment, and "A other executive enterprises. A eynl- cal public already holds up to him the examples of his ghostly predecessors.
 No one doubts that the commissions ap- pointment is another presidential gesture de- signed to forestall congressional elamor tor relief appropriations. Mir Clifford himself an industrialist, heads a nationwide agency largely composed of industriaists. So in- dustry, on the rampage against government in business" finds itself embroiled in some measure at least, in government. If 1t makes good, it may partially justify Hoovers be- lief that Congress had better stay home and play marbles while private initiative plus presidential backing solve the nations grav- est problem.
 The new commission is at least fortunate in having the ear of our wealthiest citizens who usually respond more readily to appeals from their personal acquaintances than to those of professional charity workers. More over. its program thus far embraces nothing more definite or difficult than the "co- ordination of local relief agencies already existent. It will take far more than that to satisfy a sardonic Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
UOU COWARDLY
He went with Mary,
 For ten years, did Golf, Then took the depression, To break 1t off,

He went with Mary,
 For ten years, did Golf, Then took the depression,
 To break 1t off.
 o-O-o Imagine a bearded and homely lumber jack sleeping on a Beauty Rest mattress.
 o-O-o
 And a mattress stuffed with red hair should make hot sleeping during the winter time.
 o-O-o Count that day lost, whose low descending sun, sees from Eddie Udelowitz. no United Front pri- mary won.
 o-O-o The trouble with wild flowers is due to the fact that so many people go wild about them.
 o-O-o If the depression continues we'll all have to get at least two extra slaves out of the safety razor blade.
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 TEE, HEB TIC ScHt Bfcr cOStiy hAOWCEss To win her love, but gee, A florist fell In love with her And then what chance had he?
 o-O-o
 Three more days and then the old straw hat is through. And the new lid will be felt in more ways than one.
 o-O-o Mother doesn't have to worry about a new living room suite since daughters boy friend has demonstrated quite conclusively that he prefers to do his spooning in a parked sedan.
 o-O-o This completes our regular Fri day evening program. 1t came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Demo- crat, pioneer in this type of news- paper work. We are signing off at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow at the usual hour for e Saturday broadcast.
 o--O-o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

In commenting yesterday upon the Mus ele Shoals commission and the wall against which it seems to be putting its head just now we didn't take into consideration the fact that though much has been printed ot Muscle Shoals there aren't very many of us who know just what the immense project actually is. In the first place the shoals are just that on the Tennessee river in north ern Alabama. The Tennessee rises up around Knoxville and pursues general southwestward meandering course into Ala bama after narrowly missing Georgia. It cuts across the northern part of Alabama and knocks the northeastern corner out of Mis- sissippi as it starts on northward journey to meet the beautiful Ohio. When Europe became involved in its bloody struggle it was apparent in this country that if we were drawn into the scrap we would have to find some source of materials for high explosives. Congress in 1916 authorized establishment of plant for manufacture of these elements and the availability of Muscle Shoals became apparent, There were three dams built m and around the shoals. Dam number be came known as Wilson Dam. It is here that the giant power plant is to be operated. 1t ever The nitrate plants are on either side of Dam No. }. A further proposition is to erect dam on Cove Creek on the Clinch river one of the principal tributaries of the Tennessee, 300 miles from Wilson Dam. This would regulate the flow of water in drought seasons and also aid navigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
TODAY IS THEA
 ANNIVERSARY &lghZA
GERMANs RAP WILSON

GERMANS HAT WALoON
 On Sept 4, 1917, the Hamburs chamber of commerce passed a resolution assailing President Will son and declaring that Germany was not responsible for the war.
 The resolution said:
 with indignation we protest against the hypocritical criticisms by President Wilson, who at pres ent governs the United States with autocratic power.
 we strongly reject the repeat ed attempts to hold Germany re- sponsible for the war. which Is in gross contradiction to incontro- vertible facts, and we shall most decidedly oppose efforts by the enemy to create dissension between the German people and the Ger man government.
 "The whole German people are firmly determined to fight to a vic- torious end for the preservation or the German Empire, embodied in Kaiserdom, and for the removal Of the arbitrary despotism exerted by England over the free seas. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
BEETLES AND EVOLUTION
(New Haven Register)

The Japanese beetle has de- clared war on the effort Princeton university is making to determine whether evolution comes gradually and in a dignified manner or by nts and starts. University authorities have turned to the primrose as the best means of determining this and have created an exquisite primrose garden where the ex- periments have been going on Tor years. Now along comes the Jap anese beetle and hope hangs by hair.
 Dr George H. shull. head of the department of botany has the ex- pertinent in charge and Is working frantically to save his "iabora- tory"
 The primrose plants being used by Dr. Shull in some instances bee long to pedigreed families dating back to those cultivated by the noted Dutch botanist de vries In 1887.
 The beetles. which have invaded the seven acres ok primrose plant gardens. were first discovered here in t727. when the helpers of Dr shuIi made daily observations of each plant.
 only two beetles were found ln 1na7. fr seaa there wsra fs, ene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

be deceived. The big factor in the leasing of Muscle Shoals by any private corporation or individual will be the hydroelectric power development The probable output of the Tennessee and it's tributaries when har- messed. has been tentatively set at 100000 kilowatts. The nitrate plants. the lime quarry. flood control. river navigation. all fade into significance beside this item. The question is will Uncle Sam or private enter prise be the boss of this bonanza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

Thus at Muscle Shoals we have three dams and two nitrate plants to be used for the production of fertilizers in peace times. In case of war they would become factories with a more deadly purpose than aiding farmers to produce bigger and better crops. Then there is lime quarry 20 miles south of the Shoals which is also an integral part of the development. However, let no one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

Rural sites for county jails are preferable believes the state department of public well fare in report on its seni-annual inspee-, ton. Wonder if this won't increase Ham, den's desire to become the seat of New Ha- ven county It certainly is more rural than New Haven. Bridgeport and Hartford. too. aren't exactly rural. 50 here's chance for the smaller towns to lay claim to the county iails
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
DEATH KNELL FOR ss HENS

Meriden. Conn-tUPl--Thirty- chickens were doomed when one of them ecked q pearl earring from the ear of Mrs Catherine Garlicki. owner of the birds. She was unable 10 pick out the bird that flew at her as she was pouring grain into q pan SO she ordered all to be killed and axnminea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
LIGHTNING STRIKES HIS PIPE

BlytheviiIe. Ark--(uP)-A 14| of iikhtsning knocked Jim owe pipe from his mouth and thr&x him across the room He was uzl+ h"-t asye for q siisht burn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

High tide at Milford Saturday, Septem- Der 5. 4:57 a. m. Daylight time), low tide, l1:05 a. m. Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him, care of the Democrat sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

In spite of all the optimistic announce ments from Moscow, we can't quite believe that any country is going to put us out of business on diet of bread and tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
FLOW POINT REVEALS RING

Hickory Flat. Miss--(UP)--A diamond ring caught of the plow point of Abner Jones. farmer, aa he was blowing near "Heli Greek" recently. No one claimed the ring and he kept lt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 7:51 Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04

Many are the afflictions of the right. eous." but they're nothing to the afflie- tions of the foolish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
Good evening.
 o-O--o THANKS, ENID
"A. SMILES THE THING"

I'm glad to hear that Lonely LiL.
 Is back with us again. But what's become of Aida,
 And Aida's little pen1 It's time to give the Ed lift.
 He has much work to do, So come on now, dear family,
 Send in poem or two. The Ed must have his time to
 golf,
 Or ride round in his car, But if we keep him working hard.
 He'll not go very far, So come on. girls, the fall is here.
 Let's see our dear Ed through. Sit down and write piece of verse,
 Send in a poem or two. We're very fond of M. J. M..
 He writes the cutest things, And J. A. B., oh what of her,
 She has poetic wings, Let's help our working editor.
 Let all of us just do Our bit and send him verses. Why not poem or two! Enid End. o-O-o | The dotted line is hardly the line of least resistance. when | an insurance man Is involved. | o-O-o
 The person who Is easily satisfied can never be expected to advance the art of efficiency. | o-O-o
 Actions speak louder than
 words. You realize 1t when a
 traffic cop comes toward you
 with enraged face. | o-O-o
 If you encounter difficulty keep. ing tabs on things, just think of . railroad keeping track of equip. ment. o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
O--O-O HEROES

Heroes are made, not born. This lines without a flaw. Just think of the ncwlywed, Who fights with ma -in-law.
 o-O-o The man who mixes a poor drink isn't necessarily a poor mixer.
 o-O-o The chap who stoops to con- qur may pick up a lost bill in the act. There would be less unemploy- ment in the movies if they em- ployed better scenarios.
 o-O-o Good evening.
 o-O-o Snuff will do in a pinch, I sup pose.
 o-O--o Barber shops never boast ed automatic cigarette light CTS until women started to have their hair bobbed.
 o-O-o The weighs of the world are geenrally through scales, says Wise Willie.
 
 Golden wedding anniver- saries prove that love has silver lining.
 o-O-o Mutton sleeves will be popular for Milady this fall. And dress makers unable to put out the fashion will perhaps be dubbed Mutton heads.
 o-O-o ,..... ..... ..,
 DING, DING The bride started cooking, Then oh, what . break, The first of her dinners, Was burned at the steak.
 o-O-o People drive so far and court such a tired feeling that we might call 1t the Labor day WEAK end.
 o-O-o Years ago the neighbors kept Q goat in order to get yours.
 o-O-o The owl Is considered wise be- cause 1t keeps things pretty much in the dark.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-26
WARD COUNTY HERD
IN FEBRUARY WON
PRODUCING HONORS
20 Holsteins Belonging to Her.
man Rabe, youngstown,
Awarded Second

Henry Erber, Glenburn, member OF
the Ward County Dairy Herd I'm
provement association. owned the
highest producing herd among the
lO6 herds on test in the state during
February, according to the February
summary compiled by E. j. Haslerud'
extension dairyman at the agricul-
tural college. Mr.. Erber's II grade
Guernseys averaged 46.5 pounds OF
butterfat and 1880 pounds Of milk
The milk tested as per cent butter
fat.
Second In herd production were the
20 grade H~olSteins belonging to Her
man Rabe, youngstown. member OF
the New Salem-Hannover association.
The butterfat average Of this herd
was 42.9 pounds and 1888 pounds OF
milk. r. B. Huffman, MinneWaukan,
Benson County Pioneer association,
secured q 42.5 butterfat average from
his % purebred Holsteins. His aver
age milk production was 1888 pounds.
Average butterfat for the 1913 cows
on test in North Dakota's eight herd
Improvement associations fell off a
pound in February, the average being
"a pounds per COY compared with 20
pounds in January. However. So OF
the LOG herds gave Is pounds OF but
terfat or more: 1886 ows produced 40
pounds or more.
The Greater Grand Forks was the
leading association for the month
with 277 pounds of butterfat per COW:
Ward County was second with a 27.4
pound average: and New Salem
Hanover was third with q pounds.
Arthur Freborg. Grand Forks. had
the highest producing COW. a grade
Holstein with IS pounds OF butterfat
and 1886 pounds of milk to her cred
it. Another grade Holstein owned by
the State Training school, Mandan,
tied for second place with a purebred
Holstein owned by Kapaun and Lau1-
enberg, Alice. The production was
72.1 pounds of butterfat. DR.. l.. II.
Wells, Harvey, had a purebred Hol-
stein which gave u pounds of butter
fat