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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Employment of Married
Women Discussed

The following letter regarding the
present unemployment problem and Its
consequences, was handed to the
Spokesman by H. H. Hiatt:
The first big gun in the war against
unemployment is to be fired Jan. 1st,
1882, A. D. (wonder II 1t is "ADD.
This big gun is manned by the N. p.
railway and this first shot will destroy
the Jobs Of all the married women
on the system. Seattle may be close
second by dischargins all married wo-
men and all men whose wives are
working elsewhere.
That this practise can help the stu
alton some there can be no doubt, but
II we look closely, the proposition
shows some very sinister aspects. In
the last analysis, It is nothing more
nor less than the old idea saddled onto
the socialists about 40 years ago
dividing up. That they never did ad-
vocate nor believe In 1t is entirely be-
side the point. The utter foolishness,
impracticability and injustice of the
plan was stressed by the press and
elsewhere for years. But what else Is
a concerted movement to eliminate
working wives" but dividing up? A
family with two or more jobs must
divide with those who have none, re-
CARELESS of whether they need more
than one job or not. The size of the
family, the necessary expense, such as
for invalids, payments on property al
ready partly paid for, saving for old
age, etc. would not be considered.
This plan is many many times more
vicious than the more simple one cred
tied Cor charged) to the Socialists. BY
this new plan, all the dividing is to
be done by comparatively poor people
who have nothing they do not need
and nothing they did not get by per-
fectly fair and honest effort; whereas
the older plan, foolish as it is, would
at least have the merit of making
people divide who have more than
they can possibly use, and the wealth
given up would, in many cases, be
that which was acquired by question
able methods.
A job is valuable to the person who
has it, just as much as a house,
store, farm, or government bonds,
and it is no more right-no, not as
near right-that he, or she, should be
compelled to give it up, than for those
who have property of the more tan
gible kind to give theirs up because
someone else needs it more.
No, dividing up, either of jobs or
property, is not the correct solution
of the unemployment problem, but if
it is to be done, then by all means it
should be the property division. Better
be careful, Brother, how you foster
this dividing up" bug; no telling
where it would stop!
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Pruning Demonstration
Here Well Attended

The weather-man did much to upset
expected attendance at the pruning
demonstration meetings held In the
county Monday and Tuesday Of last
week. Attendance varied all the way
from four to twenty one at these meet
ings, the largest attendance being that
at the pruning Of soft fruits In the
White Bluffs community Tuesday af-
ternoon. White Bluffs always turns
out well for meetings in relation to
fruit work. Condition In the parke
orchard as far as tree growth was con-
cerned were almost ideal for pruning
denomination work and the demon
STATIONS here included work on cher
ries, apricots and peaches.
]. T. Bresser, extension horticulture
list, conducted the demonstrations.
These included only older trees, but
covered cherries, prunes, apples, april
cots, peaches and cherries.
Mr.. Bregger pointed out that there
is not much new in the pruning Of the
older trees, providing one has clearly
in mind the fundamentals of pruning.
Trees which are covered with old spurs
and are not making much growth need
to be stimulated either by heavier
pruning, heavier fertilization, or pos
sibly both. Trees which are already
producing good terminal growth, pos
sibly little excess, pruning must be
held down to the minimum, allowing
the tree to eXpend the excess energy
in fruit production until the proper
balance has been maintained The or
chardist should of course continually
watch, not only the orchard, but indi-
vidual trees in the orchard, as well as
the different varieties and try to keep
them in normal growth and continuous
fruiting. Much can be done toward
this end through the proper pruning
program supplemented, of course, oc-
casionally by proper fertilization and
cover crops. If one can get clearly in
mind this balanced condition and then
will watch trees from year to year one
should not have a great deal of diff
ficulty in keeping trees properly bal
anced so that fruit production will be
continuous.
In the pruning of young trees there
is considerable new information for
most of our growers and pruning DEM
onstration meetings for young trees
will be arranged for probably during
the latter part of February.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

In choosing a kitchen cabinet, see
that it is so well made that insects and
mice can't get into it; that it is made
of material easy to clean; and tat the
dawers and compartments are suitable
in size and shape for the articles to
be stored in them.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
HANFORD HAPPENINGS
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
(By Mrs. M. r. Slavens)

Mrs. Frank Goodell improved some
after suffering a stroke Of paralysis
last week but on Thursday She be-
came weaker and passed away Sunday
morning. Funeral services were con-
Quoted Tuesday morning at ten o'clock
at the church by Mount Gable NO.
200 O. ELS. Of which she was faith
full member. Internent was in spo-
kane cemetery.
Mrs. q. T. slavens has received word
Of the passing away Of her stepmother,
Mrs. Morris J. Williams, IN ottumwa.
Iowa. The latter was seventy-eight
years old and girlhood chum Of Mrs.
Slavens.
Fay Davis returned Friday from
Freewater, whittier he had gone to at
tend the funeral Of his brother-in-law,
Charles Dyer.
Bert Riegle, who has not been well
for some time, was taken to Our Lady
Of Lourdes hospital in Pasco. He was
operated upon and is getting along as
well as could be expected.
Manley Haynes and two friends from
Seattle were in Hartford Sunday. They
made trip to the gas wells. Manley
said they would start drilling soon.
The fire-bell rang about $3.50 Friday
evening and caused quite bit of ex-
citement. Later it was discovered that
some hoodlums had rung the bell just
for fun.
Mrs. A. L. Brockway and son John
returned from Seattle Saturday by way
of Yakima. John is an upperclass-
man at the University of Washington
and will spend the holidays at home.
Frank Clark, who has been assisting
the Picatti Brothers in installing pumps
at Gle Elunl, expects to spend Christ
mas at home.
Mrs. E. r. Griner received message
Saturday morning that her father,
John Horton, was very i'll. The Griner
family left Saturday afternoon for Col
fax.
Clinton Ives and family expect to
spend Christmas in Yakima, driving
over Friday morning and returning
Monday.
A son, weight 81 pounds, was born
Monday, December 81, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Dolen Jones (June Moulster) at
the Pasco hospital.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

Sam Allard made trip to Yakima
in his car Wednesday, He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Edith Dooley and
children.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
POPULAR GIRL FErED

Introducing the gay holiday season
In Hanford was the brilliant affair
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Fenley In honor of the beautiful
daughter Of the family, Dorothy, last
Wednesday evening. The party a
waffle feed, was arranged by group
Of the younger set who were with Dor
othy when she was hurt on the So
called sleigh-riding party two weeks
ago. Dorothy was charming in q green
and blue creation Of chiffon. She was
the recipient Of many beautiful gifts
including book. Among those pres
ent We're: Jean Griner, Ruth Hoover,
Mary Calza, Ina Bernice Dayton,
Katherine Kirby, Tommy driner, Guy
Dayton, Jr., Pete Calza, Taylor Need
ham, and q. E. Mansfield. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fenley officiated at the waffle
irons. An enjoyable time was report
ed by Contributed by guest.
The G. H. Young family was in Pros
ser Sunday.
Both basketball teams, accompanied
by Supt and Mrs. Boettcher, drove to
Benton City Friday evening. Our girls
lost, 40 to 8. Our boys lost, IS to 22
1t was close game and the next to
last quarter was % to o. c. E. Mans
field, who also accompanied the teams,
left for his home in Davenport after
the game.
S. F. Murray and family left Sat-
urday morning for Bellingham to
spend the holidays with relatives.
The reporter received news last week
OF the accidental drowning of Fred
Gemmell near Bremerton last summer
Besides his wife and three children,
he is survived by two sisters, Miss
Nina Gemmell of Shanghai, and Mrs.
David Rupert of Grandview Fred was
principal of the Hartford grade school
in 1916-1917. He had been. principal
of the Park Avenue school in Tacoma
for six years and was identified with
boys work in that city. Hanford peo-
pie still speak of the good influence
of this young man. He was thirty-five
years old at the time of his death.
Walter Elliott and Martin Paroz
drove to Yakima last Thursday but on
account of the bad roads, they decided
to return Friday morning.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

Farm wages on October were the
lowest since 1916, and only about 10
per cent higher than pre-war wages
for October /.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Injecting at Liberty HalD
Dec. 26-1O:3O a. M, Sabbath School.
Glasses for children. Matt. 12:1-2l.
l1:30 a. M, Preaching service All
are invited to attend
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Announcements of
the Churches
St. Paul's Evangelical

St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran
For as by one mans disobedience
many were made sinners, so by the
obedience Of ONE shall many be made
righteous. "-Rorans 8, 10.
1000 A. NJ, Sunday School,.
1000 A. M, Bible Study.
ll:o0 A. NJ, Divine Service.
ii:oo q. M, Divine Service and Holy
Communion.
New Years Day
HOO a. m, Divine Service.
REV. l.. q. KRU0,
Pastor
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

DR.. and Mrs. E. F. Newton will en-
terrain at their home in Hanford on
Christmas Day with dinner, their
guests being Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Gray and children and Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Miller, Alice Mae and Harold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley Matteson enter
tanned at cards Saturday evening, three
tables being in play. Later, dancing
was enjoyed by the guests, who were:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hiatt, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs. g.
A. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Schil-
ling, and Mrs. j. B. Tromanhauser.
Music for the dancing, which lasted
until a late hour, was furnished by
Mr. Matteson with his violin, accom-
panied by Mrs. Matteson at the piano.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

H. A. SCHULTZ, Pastor
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Christmas Seal
Sale Ends Tonight

Recognizing the serious handicap
that illness is to industry, especially
when tuberculosis is involved, James
A. Taylor, president of the Washington
State Federation of Labor, added his
endorsement to the annual sale of
tuberculosis Christmas Seals that is
now in progress throughout the state.
Sickness costs money" said Mr.. Tay-
lor, land 1t always reduces the earn
ing power of industrial workers; 1t
presents the two-fold problem Of
disease and limited funds Industry
pays q great price to tuberculosis since
this disease still claims more victims
between the ages Of IS and 10 than
any other illness and strikes In the
most productive years Of life.
1.-THE present economic situation in
which we find ourselves has brought
a lower standard Of living that under
mines vitality and develops conditions
In which tuberculosis thrives.
There is an urgent need to support
the effort to control tuberculosis and
prevent It's spread. We must meet the
obligation of providing safe and
healthful environment for all our peo-
Pile. No place is safe where tubercu
losis can be found. Annually the
Christmas seals are offered for sale
and an opportunity is given to the
public to contribute to the fight against
tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is still a wide spread
and dangerous disease" continued Mr.
Taylor, land the Washington State
Federation of Labor will gladly cooper
ate this year, as it always has in the
past, with any effort to enlighten our
people regarding it's prevention and
treatment"
Christmas seals offer the way in
which everyone can help the national,
state and local tuberculosis associations
of this country to bring about the con-
troll of tuberculosis. Christmas seals
spell health and happiness. Buy and
use them.
The sale of Christmas seals in the
White Bluffs locality is in charge of
Mrs. D. S. Wilkinson. Those who
wish to help in the fight against tu-
berculosis may buy seals in any guam
tity from Mrs. Wilkinson.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

Tobacco dust added to the dry mash
ration will control worms in the poul-
try flock. Buy finely powdered to-
bacco dust containing at least Is per
cent nicotine and mix it at the rate
of 2 per cent by weight. This destroys
roundworms and small cecum worms
and lessons the danger of infestation
to young chicks and poults next spring.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
St. Mary's Catholic

Rev. Arthur Joda, Pastor
Sundays-Mass on second Sunday at
HOO and on fourth Sunday at 800.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

Community Presbyterian
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Divine services at II a. m.
Rev. n. A. Noyes,
Pastor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
RnNhnIders Chanre.
CHICAGO SEASON STARTS.
Young Polish star TO Make Debut In
"Tosca" Tonight.

CHICAGO. November 2 GP1-The
Chicago Civic Opera will open It's
twenty-first season tonight with an air
Of expectancy from dress circle to bal
cony top
Not for many years has there been
such an arrayal OF notable debutS Tor
the opening week.
In tragic "Tosca," Jan Kiepura,
much acclaimed young Polish tenor,
will bow tonight TO American opera in
n debut compared by critics with tina.
Is years ago, also in Chicago, Of Amelia
Galli-Curci.
All the splendor Of other opera years
will be there--all. that is, but. the
grandeur of Mary Garden. For the
first time since the war years she is
not with the Civic Opera. She is spend
ing the early Winter in concert, then
abroad to the opera contque.
Kiepura as Mario.
Kiepura's role in Puccinis operate
version Of Sardous melodrama is that
of Mario Cavaradossi, the painter
made famous BIZ Caruso and Riccarslo
Martin. With Kiepura will be two OF
Chicago's fayorites, Claudio Muzio as
La Tosca, the singer, and Vanni-Mar-
coux as Baron Scarpia, the treacherous
police chief.
Kiepura 30 Years old, made his debut
In Warsaw; the next week, in Vienna,
he was praised iavishly by European
critics. Appearances followed rapidly
in Berlin, at the Coyent Garden in
London and az la Scala In Milan
The young tenor, critics said, pos
sesses what the American opera-goers
dote on: The ability to reach the high
notes with unusual power, and to hold
them.
The tempo of the opening week was
duickened in the interest over Tues
days Offering Magic Flute Mo-
zaltS fantastic fable of song and SYM
phony. This Is the first presentation
of the Magic Flute" by the Civic
Opera and all the German wing has
been called into play
The Mozart work brings two more
debuta: Those of Noel Eadie, the Scotch
lasssie whose coloratura roles have
gained her renown abroad, and Paolo
Marion, another young foreign tenor
whose rise was along the same route as
Kiepura.
aida" on Wednesday.
Verdi's Aida" most popular of all
with Ohicagoans, is the Wednesday
night vehicle. In 1t Paul Althouse will
make his first entry in Italian roles.
Thursday night it's "Rigoletto"; on
Fridays, as in the past, the Civic Opera
viii be dark. The Saturday matinee
brings the first revival OF the season,
Boris Godunoa."
Another American debut--that of
Seraflna di Leo, young New York girl
who studied abroad-will enliven Satur-
day nights presentation of II Trova-
tore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
LIDO CLUB TO HONOR
SABATINI AT DINNER
Fete for italian Author to Be Held
at Mayfower Tomorrow
Night.

The annual dinner dance of the Lido
Civic Club Of Washington, with Rafael
Sabstini as honor guest, will be held
tomorrow night at $50 o'clock in the
Mayfiover Hotel
Other guests invited include Count
Albert Macbeth di Muragio, charge
d'affaires OF the italian embassy; Gen.
Herbert b. Crosby. District Commits
sioner: District Attorney Leo A. Rover
Representative Vincent Palmisano OF
Maryland; Representative r. II. La
Guardia Of New York, and other literary
and civic leaders
The committee in charge includes DR.
Raphael N. Manganaro. chairman
Victor f. Desio, Charles Biondi. Capt
Gregory Cipriani, Joseph M. Bonuso
Ralph Cipriano. Michael A. Carlino and
william A. Maio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
SMOKING DECLINES
AS BRIDGE GAINS
u. S. Finds Tax Revenue
Drops on Smokes, While
Card Income Rises.

Citizens for the time being are srnok-
ing fewer cigars and cigarettes. but are
playing more cards, according to the
Bureau OF Internal Revenue
Taxes on cigars and cigarettes show
a decline while tax tribute paid by
playing cards To the Federal Govern=
ment Is on the distinct gain. The pop
ularity of bridge is understood to be
one of the reasons.
Cigar taxes dropped from $i4,306.-
6s7 So for the period from January /
10 September 80. 1880. down to SI2,290,-
54424 for the same period this year.
Cigarettes Drop.
Cigarettes dropped during the same
period from S276,205. orc 81 to $685.
0S0 .69310.
But the tax on playing cards in
creased from S4,8l9, 292.50 for the fiscal
year 1890 to s4,e93. $3.50 for 1891 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02

September 30 1890. to 1851, ISL so for
the same quarter this year
For this collection district including
MARYLAND and the District of Columbia
cigar taxes dropped from ST, $50 70
during the FIRST nine months of the cali
endar year 1880 to sac, 7i6.77 for the
same period this year, and cigarette
taxes dropped here from s60,T0 70
S5i 95 during the same period. Manu-
featured tobacco and snuff also fell OH
similarly here from $3.50 50 to $246.6i
for the same comparable periods.
Stamp Taxes Decline.
Stamp taxes on bonds of indebted
ness and capital stock issues fell OF for
the Nation substantially for the Sep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
new YORK OPERA
TO OPEN TONIGHT
Ponselle Sings Lead in Era
viata," Which Ushers
in Season.

n che Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November Rosa
p0uSeiIe. who used 10 bring down the
house in vaudeville, Is ready 10 die
fieliiluousiy tonight before The most
Rlittersng array of wealth and social
prestige III America
I'm the weather -b~ateu mansion Of
melody Just of Times Square the
fofty-sevcnth season Of the Metropoli-
tan Opera Co opens tonight with
vcrdi'a ia TraYata
n opens~-aay the OPERAS representa-
tiVes-with fine prospects Of success
ful season both from the artistic and
box Office viewpoint with eight new
artists and several novelties and re-
v3vais added to its list, opera lovers
prepared for season Of satisfaction.
House Sold Out.
About two~thirds Of the house for
the opening performance was subscribed
before the public sale began. When
the remaining tickets were offered they
were snatched up three-quarters Of an
hour after the box office opened. All
this despite the customary enhanced
prices for the cpener-and $ll top
against SO 80 for ordinary occasions,
The rows % gllded cubicles called
the golden horseshoe viii CLEAN to-
night with Jewels as Of yore, while the
audience divides its attention between
the society spectacle and Ponselle as
she sings the role cf the frail Violctta,
sacrificing and dying.
B0xhoIders Change.
Some changes in the holders of par
tnrre boxes have been made, but not
very many. The Robert Goelets have
box No / as usual The Astors and
the Vanderbilts arc in their customary
places and J. p. Morgan remains one
OF the three persons who have boxes
for everv performance throughout the
season
The former Anna Case, who once
was on the other side of the proscenium
as one Of the Metropolitan stars, viii
be in the golden horseshoe this season.
She is now Mrs. Clarence II. Mackay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
Savant Says Eyes
Top Other Senses
In Learning Test
By the Assoc ated Press

By the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, November a.
DR.. Milton Metfessel finds that
IS per cent Of the knowledge OF
the normal human being Is as
siruiIsted through the eyes.
Twenty-Five per cent Is OBJ
tanned through auditory expert
ences, he says. The remaining
10 per cent is attributed TO the
other senses touch, taste and
smell.
DR.. Metfessel ts chairman Of
the department Of psychology OF
the University Of Southern Cali
forrla He based his statements
on a series of scientific tests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
Anti-Fascist Riot.

NICE, France, November 2 (H1.--An
anti Fascist demonstration was staged
in front of the italian consulate yester-
day, resulting in some gunplay. A lock-
smith. Silvio Mongiorgi, was shot in
the leg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02

TENDER quarter OF 1881 as compared 10
the same quarter OF 1880, decreasing
also in this collection district from
s3i ,613.T3 to $2o,1se52.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02

But capital stock sales c. transfers,
which fell of during the same period
for the Nation, showed a surprising In
crease here from S3,524 to $I1 ,5I0.26.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-31
HAL|BUT CHANGES COLOR SCHEME 10
 SUIT BACKGROUND

WASHINGTON, D. O., July 31. P)-The halibut is the chameleon of the sea, says Capt. Robert A. Bartlett in report to the Ma tional Geographic Society. It can change it's color to match the background against which it is moving.
 The fiSh'S color changing ability is connected in some way with eyesight, Capt. Bartlett explains. AS soon as the halibut's optic nerve is severed it loses it's ability to camouflage itself. Blinding has the same effect.
 Knowing this fishermen are careful to pile newly caught hal ibut with the eyes down. Thus blinded, the fish cannot change color, but retain the desired white tint. When fishing vessel ar rives in port, with many haibut alive, the first operation is to cut off the heads.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-31
ROBBINS AND JONES READY SECOND TRY
 F0R PACIFIC FLIGHT

SEATTLE, July 31. (P)-Robbins and Jones said last night they ex- pected to takeoff for Tokyo Sat urday morning.
 U. s. Meteorologist c. O. Schick said the weather will be favorable either Friday or Saturday, but the prospect of a tailwind would be better on Saturday.
 The plane was put through a full fuel load test yesterday and cruised at 138 miles an hour; it burned approximately 9 gallons of gas in one half and five min utes. Robbins said with an even cruising speed of 130 miles an hour the plane will have a good margin in which to reach Tokyo after talk ing off on $50 gallons after final refueling over the Bering Sea.
 The plane will leave here with $50 gallons, sufficient to cover the Fairbanks leg of the hop.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-07-31
CONSIDER LAUNCHING
 CAMPAIGN ID EDUCATE
 THE AMERICAN PUBLIC

WASHINGTON, July 31. (P) T. President Hoover and his advisers are considering seriously launch ing a campaign to educate the Am erican public to the economic benefits that would result from re- vision, if not cancellation of the allied war depts," it was asserted in well informed quarters.
 In other words, as many members of Congress view it, the admins tration appears to be on the verge of joining the allied governments, the international bankers, and the sentimentalists in this country in a propaganda to prepare the way for the day of debt revision.
 Much will be heard on that score when the Moratorium comes up for ratification by Congress.