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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
WE LOSE AN INSTITUTION
Bridgeport Telegram)


 Some day q serial story ought to be written, entitled How Hartford county robbed the rest of the state of most of the state institutions" It is a process which has been go- ing on for years; 1t began when the general assembly choose Hartford as it's permanent place of abode in preference to New Haven, and its latest exemplifcation is the cool manner in which committee dominated by Hartford men Is now planning to steal the Fitch's Home for Soldiers from Fairfield county and to plant 1t outside Hartford, re- gardless of the interest of the vet erans, the convenience of the popu- lation or any considerations of sem timent.
 This Is doubly annoying because the Fitch Home belongs tradition ally to this part of the state; 1t was a private gift and privately was only turned into state in- stitution at the urgent behest of the state in order to get the benefit of a federal appropriation. The proposed location will neither be COUilOTdDlc TUT LHc iIhhdtCS hOA convenient to the visitors. Hart ford is not the center of Connecti- cut as Hartford boosters bondly as- sert. It Is the center geographical- ly bt not population wise. It is in fact on the eastern border of popu- lation; more than two-thirds of the states population lies to the west of Hartford and the Connecticut river.
 The method by which Hartford captures state institutions is simple. Hartford men are appointed to boards in overwhelming number; in time they dominate the boards and when thes opportunity comes they favor their own locality. That is exactly what has happened in the case of the Fitch's Home. The com mittee Is dominated by four Hart ford men who are determined that the state shall buy a site near Hart ford, originally purchased for an- other institution and now on the market.
 Fairfield county war veterans will protest in vain. The cards are stacked against them. The Fftch family which gave the home in the first place may feel outraged, but that will not do them any good. The Hartford crowd is in the sad de and they will show as much consideration to the rest Of the state as the Japs are showing to the Chinese in Manchuria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

The appointment of W. Warren Barbour of Rumson, N. J., to the United States Senate to fill out the unexpired term of the late Dwight w. Morrow should add strength to the republican side of that body in more ways than one. It not only gives the republican party a working majority of one without the aid of the farmer-abor member. but it also gives that party the for mer amateur heavyweight boxing champion of the world Back in 1911 Barbour was considered by James J. Corbett one of the outstanding boxers in this country and likely contender for the title that Jack John son then held However he was a boxer merely for sport He is now prominent manufacturer and interested in politics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
@{ TODAY @e;N e;N:s N IS THE SH
 WORD WARA. ANNIVERSARY &&9 %G&E
HUGE WAR BUDGET

On Dec 3, 1917, Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo submitted to the opening Congress the largest years budget in the history of the United States.
 It totaled $13,5O0, OOo, ,00O. This was to carry on the war and government departments. More than $11 1000, 100000 of this was a direct war budget.
 Following this, government war saving stamps were placed on sale for the first time.
 The Germans launched terrific attack south and west of Cambrai. The British were forced to draw back east of Marcoini and at Vacquerie.
 The Inter-Allied War Conference In Paris closed with an ddress by Colonel E. M. House, chairman of the American Mission. He felici- tated France on her sacrifices and work.
 Berlin stated that local armistices had been agreed to by German and Russian divisions holding the lines from Pripet to Lipa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
A CONFUSED CAUCUS
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 After seven ballots the house re- publican caucus chose Mir Shell of New York as its candidate for speaker over MT Tilson of Connec- ticut, But did they choose him for minority leader if the demo- crats succeed in putting MT Gar ner of Texas in the chair? MT T1i- son at last accounts thinks they did not. Having been chosen hoor leader at the republican conference last February, he contends that he can be displaced only by another vote. Thus the republicans seem to have disposed of ono problem merely to acquire another.
 If Mir Shell fails for the speak ershlp and Is chosen floor leader. what place can be made Tor MT Tilson? There are several mem bers of the house whose assign ments require their full time--thc speaker, the majority and minority floor leaders and the cnairmen or the important committees: MT Garner wns minority floor leader and also tobk place oil ways and means. But Mir Shell is not likely t0 niay on as ranlginR momber oi rules, of which he was chairman In tho last house. In n democratic house. Mr Tils0n cannot be chair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Quotations

First and last, 1t Is in the schools, homes, and newspaper offices that wars are made. I'll. M. Tomllnson, author of war novels.
 From a dollar and cents point of view, the common cold costs the laboring classes of this country up- wards of half n billion dollnrs nn- nually. pr James Hitchcock, medial au- thorlty.
 Prohibition is Il ghaktly mistake. James W. Wadsworth, former u' H. senator from New York.
 
 Love? Oh, no. People are too depressed for loves--pesgy Joyce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
O---O-O OIIMIGOSH
The grocer scOwlcd, Tossed a rcbuff, Too long her bill's
 Been on the cuff.

The grocer scOwlcd, Tossed a rcbuff, Too long her bill's Been on the cuff. o-O-o The funniest thing about some movie comedies is the idea that they are comedies. o-O-o
 A person can be thin and
 still qualify as fathead. o-O-o
 The charge that wisdom comes with advancing years is merely the bromide of old age as 1t tries to justify itself. o-O-o Sharp practices generally bring dull sense of feeling
 litle later on. o-O-o You can always tell a Christmas cravat from a Christmas tie by the pretty box 1t comes in. o-O-o TEE, HEB Hear n little jingle, That's bound to bring you grief, How you gonna keep them, DONH Ot tAhC
 If the farm board brings no rec lief. o--O-o It looks as if the voters of the nation put the 'can" in republican this fall. Keeping a horse is bound to saddle more expense on the owner. The King of England Is plan ming to sell some of his horses and give the money to the under-em- ployed. A royal idea, say we. o-O-o The stairs to heaven are gold but a lot of people will be dis appointed because they're not
 made of platinum. o--O-o
 The man who finds himself early in lifo won't suffer from 90 much lost time. There are dividend stocks for every crash on Wall street. o--O--o
 Light housekeeping often pro- duccs pretty heavy layer cakes. O-O--O
 This completes our regular Thursday evening program. It came to you over D3D and was broadcast by tho Waterbury Even ing Democrat, pioneer In this type of newspaper work. We are eign- Ing off nt this time. to bo back on the air again tomorrow night. O-O--O Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

hart of Iowa, Dale. of Vermont, Blaine of Wisconsin, Moses of New Hampshire, Wagner of New York, Morrison of North Carolina, Nye of North Dakota. Shoot of Utah, Watson of Indiana, Barkley of Ken lucky, Thomas of Idaho, Black of Alabama, Tydings of Maryland. Norbeck of South Dakota and Oddie of Nevada. But they cant tell what may turn up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
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., 1931-12-03

Delaware farmers hope to make up some of their losses in the next few weeks with their holly crops. It looks unusually good this year and if the market is favorable should compensate them for losses in other crops. Holly raising is now confined to 500 mile strip of the Atlantic coast from Delaware to the Carolines. It extends in- land about 50 miles. Once upon time holly was eradieated. Now it's cultivated The same holds good for Christmas trees There are good farm products to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
REAL SKY PILOT

Sydney, N. s. W. - Australia's s first flying missionary is Rev R. K. Langford- Smith, whose territory covers hundreds of miles in Arm helm Land. The nearest town to his parish seat Is 250 miles. and he intends using the plane he has been given to make emergency trips to this towns hospital with injured parishioners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

for natures setting which as yet has not been improved upon by any man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

The first thing to stabilize in this country is food consumption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
OH DEAR ME

Her smile was broad, From car to ear, That's the smile that brings Real Christmas cheer.
 O-O-O Wed like to hang old man de- precision on the Christmas tree and keep him hanging there.
 O.-O-o The drys want to rid Santy Claus of his red nose. But red or white, he's welcome at my house.
 O-O-O The man who takes a chance on life is unaware of it's future possibilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4.54 tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

England and America sing their national anthems to the same tune with different words and speak their language with the same words but different tunes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
OH DEAR

Who can remember the good old
 days,
 An friend 1t makes me smile, When ladies wore tan button shoes, And hair pins were in style.
 O-O-O Be still sad heart and cease re- pining, if the day is dull the boot blacks shining.
 O-O-O
 If people didn't make mis- takes Reno wouldn't be doing the business 1t Is.
 O-O-O There's nothing new under the sun. When q kid I was captivated by jack -thc-box. It was al- ways the leading Christmas toy. And this year in some of the stores they appear to be more popular than ever.
 o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Good evening.
 O-O-O DEAR SANITY CLAUS
"A SMILES THE THING"

 , O-O-O
 DEAR SANITY CLAUS To you, great patron saint of all. These humble lines are sent, In hopes that you of all the rest, . Will heal hearts that are rent, Brave hearts that struggle 'gainst
 the tide,
 That runs both wild and free. Against the bulwarks of the times. Thrown up for misery. Oh. Santa. if you have the power, Just visit every soul, Begged down by ceaseless
 buffeting,
 Of waves that endless roll, Instill in them new born hope. Give them the light they need, A gift to last through all the year, This is my Christmas creed. Bring back once more the joy we
 knew.
 Bring back the peace of old. As pilgrims stumble to your shrine. And kneel about the fold, Just touch a heart and make i:
 glad.
 Bring smiles to souls that grieve, So we can say to all the world, Tt happened Christmas eve."
 o-O-o A profit almost seems without honor these times.
 o-O-o
 Nowadays If girl has IT and 0 man has PA it means OK.
 Many q father takes his kid to the toy department so father can amuse himself.
 o-O-o
 Woman's yell brings man out from under bed-News item. Shriek and ye shall find.
 O-O-o The depression is sitting out a lot of yes men, so we have some- thing to be thankful for at that.
 O-O--o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

Aviation is revolutionizing pas senger and mail transportation in Latin America.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
SPRINGFIELD BOOTLEGGER
is A FORMER CONVICT

Investigation into the records OF
the nine men arrested when federal
prohibition officers confiscated a
$4,000 still at Springfield recently
revealed that one of the men, Harry
Coil, an alleged cooker, has served
time in Dakota penitentiary.
Gohl, the investigation showed,
was sentenced to Is months in the
state penitentiary at North Bis
marck, N. D. and after serving seven
months was released.
The record of Sam Lewis, alias
Sam Miller, of Chicago, is also being
probed by the federal agents.
All nine of the men arrested in
connection with the still are being
held at the Blue Earth county jail at
Mankato. Bonds for Miller's release
have been fixed at $4,000 while
bonds for the other eight have been
set at $4,000 each.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23

were there to see US of. It is a
custom here that can't be missed by
anyone, and if for work or something
else they can't come they send cards
or call before. l didn't cry except
when said goodbye to Kayano San.
She certainly has done lots for me.
Had good trip up last night and
am at the Methodist Mission house.
Be sure to write me along the way
at Naples or better Rome. If we
take French boat, it goes to Mar
settles and we may not go clear back
to Naples, but if you have already
written to Naples, I'll have Cooks
forward it on. to me.
The Dolls German professor at
the 9Th high SCHOOL, looked up Hille
for me and gave me the route to
travel, but they're worried about my
not speaking German and why didn't
l study with them? Well I was so
busy with other things I couldn't
have taken the time that's the truth.
They're natural inguists but it takes
me ages to absorb language.
Well l must stop.
Much love,
Margaret.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
THISTLES EASILY
KILLED AT THIS TIME

Canada thistle, a farm pest of the
worst kind, can be killed easier at
this time than perhaps in the next
20 years, according to an announce
ment by County Agent Nate Bovee.
Mr.. Bovee went on to explain the
extreme heat has weakened the
thistles to such an extent that con-
sistant blowing combined with the
aid of the thistle butterfly would
enable the farmer to completely
eradicate the weed. He advises
farmers to begin on them immedi-
ately.
Land from which the grain and
hay have been removed or which is
otherwise idle should be plowed at
this time and then cultivated as long
as possible. Corn lands can be cul-
tivated easily and this should be
continued until frost comes. The
larva of the thistle butterfly lives on
the plant and has greatly aided the
farmer in this respect.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
MAN ACQUITTED OF
ASSAULT CHARGES

A quarrel beginning with family
difficulties ended in the municipal
court here Thursday, July 9, when
Clark Woods, Morgan, was adjudged
mot guilty" of assault and battery
on charges brought by Ray Volk who
lives near Clements.
Glen Wilkinson, Mike Dooner and
Otto Friedrich, companions of Woods,
had previously been released from
similar charges by Municipal Judge
T. F. Reed, Jr.
Volk charged the four men with
injuring him without cause when
they had interfered in another quar-
rel. Volk, the only one against
whom there was sufficient grounds
for trial, was acquitted by the jury on
the plea of self defense.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
Paving and Grading
on No. l4Progressiing
Completion of Work Will Give
Redwood Falls Pavement
to Twin Cities

Paving and grading on highway
IA, east and west of Redwood Falls,
has been continued during the sum-
mer according to schedule and pro-
badly will be completed by Septem-
Der 1. The new concrete highway
east of here has been opened as far
as Morton and workmen have since
completed shouldering. It is expect
ed another strip east of Morton will
be opened by the latter part of this
week.
In addition to the paving crew
working directly east of Redwood
Falls there are other crews working
between Franklin and Winthrop. The
concrete has been opened from Min
neapolis as far west at Winthrop,
leaving only the distance between
Morton and Winthrop to be complet-
ed to give Redwood Falls a contin-
uous highway from here to the Twin
Cities.
Grading between Redwood Falls
and Marshall is being completed this
summer from point two miles north
of Vesta to the corner on Highway
Ia two miles north of Milroy. The
road has been changed at the point
this side of Vesta so as to eliminate
six sharp turns between there and
the place north of Milroy where it
joins the old highway. The new
highway swings southwest and joins
the old highway north of Milroy.
Highway IA is being paved for a
distance of about IL miles directly
east of Marshall and with the COM
pletion of this project will provide
a 40 foot highway between Redwood
Falls and Marshall.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
REPORT SAYS EDITOR
OF X-RAY HAS DEPARTED

According to the Waseca Journal,
Herb Cavanaugh, editor of the Min
nesota X-ray, is reported to have de-
serted Waterville and gone to Dull
nth. Whether he will continue the
publication of his paper in that city
is not known.
Waterville people said he was to
meet group of about 200 citizens
one evening recently, to answer a
statement he made in his paper which
he said certain individual told him.
He failed to appear and when the
party went to his home his wife said
he was out of town. He has not been
seen since, it is understood. Cavan-
augh was a member of the state
bureau of criminal apprehension
forces that Investigated the Schuch
murder in Waseca two years ago.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23
SANBORN MELON DAY
SET FOR AUGUST q;
PLAN LESS PUBLICITY

Sanborn- Watermelon Day" in
Sanborn this year has been set for
August q and plans are going
ahead-but on a smaller scale than
last season.
An extensive advertising cam
paign last season brought crowds
estimated between $4,000 and 15,-
900 persons, many of whom are ex-
pected back without solicitation
other than casual mention of the
date.
Last year dailies and weeklies of
the state carried the news of the
event and it was further advertised
over the radio. The supply of melon
and the city itself was taxed to ca
pacity by the crowds which ap-
peared.
F. A. Manecke presided at re-
cent meeting called to select the
date. E. C. Steinberg is president
of the Commercial club, sponsor OF
the event.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23

A tax levy Of $l05,oOo or $12, 500
less than last year was author
lied by the Commissioners Of Nicollet
County before the conclusion Of its
july meeting.
Forty-five thousand was levied for
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-07-23

county revenues, cut Of 5000 from
last year; roads and bridges, $z5,0o0,
. cut Of 5000 from last year; com-
ty poor fund, $4,000 and s., 200 to
care for ditch warrant overdrafts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-04
Iturbi and
 Modern Music
Plays This Music as Care=
 fully as the Classics

When Jose Iturbi, the great Spanish pianist who plays here on December 7th, 1881 at Bucking- ham hall, was asked what he thought about modern composers, he quoted a French proverb which demanded: "What did the mice eat formerly?"
 Spiritually in sympathy with the mind and tempo of to-day, Iturbi plays modern music with the same care that he gives to the classics. Many contemporary composers have written music for him. Years ago Stravinsky composed his "Fox Trot" for him. Alexander Tans- man, whose Spiritual and Blues frem the "Sonata Transatlantique" ItMrbi made famous from coast to coast last season, is writing con- cerko for the Spanish pianist. Jean Wiener whose Jazz Concerto for piano and strings Iturbi introduced on the occasion of his only broad cast in this country, will be repre- sented, on Jturbis programs this season by the Jazz and Tango Ar genuine from his "Cadences." In-- fante. the talented young Spaniard whose "El Vito," dedicated to him, Iturbi played all of last winter. is now working on a big work ex- pressedly for the pianist.
 Iturbi's programs. which range from Mozart to the moderns, are famous for their variety and mu- sical interest. This city will hear ono of these inimitbale programs which he appears here on Monday evening, December 7th at Bucking- ham hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-04
4O-8 To Support
 Legion Program
rm and Honor Organization Pledges Its Unqualified
 Support During Coming Year

Indianapolis, Tnd-The unquali- fled support of the Forty and Eight to the American Legion program in the coming year was pledged at the annual conference of depart ment commanders and adjutants of the Legion held at national headquarters here.
 William D. Lyons, national head of the Forty and Eight, which Is the fun and honor organization of the Legion, said all members have been instructed to offer their ser- vices to the various departments. T want you to inform our Forty and Eight national headquarters whenever you find any member who is not carrying out the pledge he has made to perform the task you give him." Mir Lyons told the department commanders and ad. jutants.
 The first activity for 1892 will be to aid Legion membership en- rollment, Charles w. Ardery, na- tional secretary, said in outlining the Forty and Eight program. The policy of providing funds for main- taining children of veterans in their own homes will be continued, he said. Since the inception of this program a total of $119,431.33 has been expended by the Forty and Eight through the Legion's nation al child welfare division.
 Urge Ritual Teams.
 Local voitures of the Forty and Eight are being urged to organize American Legion ritual teams, MT Ardery said, and offer their ser- vices to posts for conducting the initiation of new members. Other major activities he outlined include assistance to posts in rehabilitation work, the marking of graves of veterans, assisting posts in spon- soring junior baseball teams and conducting the Eleven O'Clock Forty and Eight memorial service once each year.
 '"The Forty and Eight is pri- marily an organization within the American Legion for the purpose and object of doing all in its power to further the cause of the Le-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-04

gion," Mir Ardery said. ''With this thought in mind, the Forty and Eight will endeavor during tho coming year to make a better rec ord in Legion work than has here- tofore been accomplished.
 "In order that local voitures may work most effectively in support of Legion activities, all voitures have been instructed to consult their re- spective post commanders and have the posts give them some designated duty to be performed for the Legion. Legion posts often have difficult jobs which they would like to turn over to a group of men on whom they could rely to do the job thoroughly and effectively. The Forty and Eight wants no public credit for Legion work and should carry out any duties assigned them in the name of the Legion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-04
SPINNING WHEEL
 INDIAN SYMBOL

Detroit--The spinning wheel has become the symbol of the new In- dia, according to Dr Ella Leidheus- CT, of New York, the director of an industry in Farrukhabad, India, which employs 1,200 native weav- CTS.
 In a lecture here, Dr Leidheuser described the handwork of her employees.
 "The designs in Indian prints, |" she said, reveal the religion, cus- toms and some of the supersitions of the natives. One design, 'The Tree of Life,' signifies their belief in reincarnation."
 The lecturer, who came to New York from Germany, said she sarted her study of Indian prints and designs ten years ago, Mahat- ma Gandhi visited her at Farruk- habad, she said, and commended the work of her employees.
 pr Leidheuser predicted the In- dian people would win their free dom from Great Britain.