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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-04-24

New York City (ILNS) S)-Old age
pension legislation is a part of the
American Federation of Labor social
justice program, but American labor
stands first and foremost for a wage
sufficient for decency, comfort and
savings, declared President William
Green, addressing the fourth national
conference on old age secruity here
this week.
Eve are firmly of the opinion, said
President Green, "that the time has
arrived when society, through gov
ernment, must face its obligation so
that, through the enactment of legis-
lation, each Individual will make his
contribution toward the care and pro-
lection of aged dependents. This duty
must be faced even though the diff
culties which may be in the way of the
enactment of uniform legislation,
scientifically drawn so that it will
adequately care for and protect the
aged and dependent, seem to be very
great.
"The fact that the problem of old
age dependency has increased in i'm
portance and significance is made
clear in the statistical evidence which
is made available for study and con-
sideration. The percentage of those
65 years or over to the total popula-
ton has increased in a most substan-
tial and remarkable way. This is due
to several causes, chief among which
is the great contribution which science
has made toward the increase in
longevity, Again, it has been esti-
mated that out of about five million
persons 65 years or over four million
are practically penniless. Some of the
contributing causes to this distressing
social situation are inadequate wages
during the earning period, industrial
superannuation, illness, misfortune
and lack of family connections.
High Wages Advocated
"Organized labor has steadfastly
maintained that the wage received by
working people ought to be sufficient
to guarantee a living in decency and
comfort, to guarantee the accumula-
ton of savings which wisely invested
would tend to provide an income in
old age. This purpose cannot be
achieved if the wages paid can only
be classified as mere subsistence
wage sufficient to provide only the
bare necessities of life for a family
during the breadwinner's earning Pc
riod. This wage question is an eco
nomic factor which must be consider
ed and recognized if aged working
people are to be protected against
dependency.
"This is one outstanding reason
why the organized labor movement
attaches extraordinary Importance to
the payment and maintenance of high
wages.
"The policy pursued by some en-
ploying corporations of discrimination
against workers who reach the age of
40 or 45 years has intensified the
problem of old age pensions and old
age security. Studies made in some
states indicate quite clearly that
definite policy of discrimination
against the employment of working
people AS years of age or over is be-
ing pursued by corporations. This
means that working people are being
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-04-24

Salina, Kan.-The annual conven-
tion Kansas Federation of Labor will
convene here May 18.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
TOWnIey'S Comeback

The fact that A. c. Townley, founder of the Nonpartisan
League, again has taken the political warpath with the
battle cry 1.-THE modern pirates are not on the high seas
but in the high buildings of Wall Street" may contribute
something to the movement for a new deal" in North
Dakota politics which long has been talked of.
His offering to the North Dakota picture is the sharp
delineation between the Nonpartisans of today and those
of yesterday headed by Townley. Like a true fire-eater,
Townley holds and has held to his radical principles, but
the organization which he led to power and subsequently
deserted has r~epudiated not only Townley but the things
which Townley stands for.
It is quite probable that the North Dakota Nonpartisan
League. Is it now exists will draw more fire from Townley
tafhn the organizations which always opposed him, for
y one-time political ring-master resents the manner
sNtich he has been kicked out by q group which once
go anized him Is Ill powerful. This was demonstrated
hr the manner in which he entered the third-district
nor1~rsssional race last fall. The probable outcome OF his
2ntess effort Is clearly indicated by his overwhelming de-
neat sksthat time.
1uxnley never again viii achieve the success which
80 81 il 1917 and 1919. HIS pitcher has been taken too
nfken q to many vels. His present campaign to organ
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
The Little Things Count

We often are told that genius is merely the capacity
for infinite attention to detail and there are enough
successful men who support the theory to make the run
of-nine citizen put some faith in it.
If this is true, it seems equally as accurate to say that
it is the little things which make a city popular in the
area which 1t serves and which point the way to future
greatness.
Accepting this theory as sound. it is pleasing to note
the increasing number Of firms which are selecting Bis
marck as a logical point in which to hold district meet
ings of agents and dealers. Men from all parts of the
Missouri Slope country come here, receive the latest in
formation regarding their business, and are entertained.
Almost invariably, they leave with a friendly regard for
our city and become messengers of the gospel Of good
will which Bismarck IS seeking to spread in its trade
territory.
These men, and their attitude toward our city, is i'm
portant to us and so it behooves us to put our best
foot forward when they come.
OF equal, and perhaps even greater. Importance is the
fact that executives of leading industrial concerns are
giving increasing recognition to the value Of Bismarcks
location and the facilities which this city
offers for both amusement and commerce.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
The War Is Over

Some close friend of Mayor James Walker should take
his pen in hand and inform the honorable mayor that
the war is over. The cry of the REDS are coming" was
quite effective during the war. Shouting Bolshevism was
n favorite ruse of the corrupt politician during and right
after the war and in many instances he got away with it.
Mayor Walker is trying to confuse the issue Of clean,
honest municipal government with that of communism.
At a breakfast meeting he declared that the Reds were
really back Of the agitation to Dust him as mayor and
after that was accomplished there would be a general
drive against all organized government and especially
honest mayors.
New Workers probably got a good laugh out Of this
vancouver of Tammany and are figuring now whether it
is better to be devoured by the Reds or the Tiger.
Anyway Mayor Walker should know that the war Is
over and that his alibi is oyerworked to boot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04

Opening of the Paris Colonial Exposition this month
will give American railroads an opportunity to play at
the game of "tit for tat" with our foreign %neighhors.
For many years the American tourist business has been
a leading source of revenue in France and other coun-
tries. Each year the number of American dollars left
in France alone, for instance. has totalled something
more than half a billion.
Now, however, the transportation companies Of the
United States, backed by the federal department of the
interior, have banded together in an effort to attract
foreign visitors to America. Heretofore they have come
as they pleased and apparently only with the intention
of critcizing our habits, manners, morals and customs.
The railroads want them to come and enjoy the wonders
and beauties of our national parks.
With that end in view they have printed more than
100000 copies of a booklet describing the beauties of
Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Glacier and others of our
national Fairgrounds. These will be distributed to visitors
at the Paris exposition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04

lie a new political group probably is just another effort
to obtain cakes and coffee until he can seize upon
something which will bring in some real money. His
activities in recent years would indicate that Townley
sees no reason why he should work for q living in the
same manner that other men work.
Doubtless there will be enough credulous souls to keep
him going with their small contributions and he will
continue to fan their vain hopes as long as the shekels
roll in. When he has reached the end of the opportunity
which his latest venture offers he will turn to some-
thing else as he always has done before.
Meanwhile, the effect of his movement probably will
be felt only indirectly in this state. The fact that he ap-
parently is opposed to the present Nonpartisan League
only emphasizes what has been apparent for the last few
campaigns, that the issues presented to the North Dakota
voter for the last four years by its two major groups have
been legendary rather than real.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
Sibley Butte


Floyd Belk delivered gas in this
vicinity Monday.
John Hedstrom, who had been stay
ing with his 20 Fred for several
years, passed away in the Bismarck
hospital Wednesday after an illness
Of several months. Funeral services
were held from the Lutheran church
in Ecklund township Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Madland
visited at the Elmer L%undquist and
John Kruger homes Thursday night.
L. B. Roth and son Willmar mo-
tored to Driscoll Friday.
Leonard Davenport and Bill An
derson motored to Bismarck Tuesday.
Mrs. L. B. Roth, Dorothy and Alvin
called at the o. j. Roth and E.
Bloomquist homes Friday morning.
Mrs. Elmer BloomQuist and Wayne
visited at the Elmer Lundquist home
Friday afternoon.
John Mattson and son, Emil Hogue
and Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Davidson
shopped in Bismarck Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Roth visited at
the Donald McLain home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence maitland
and son visited at the Lee Hamblin
home Sunday.
Elmer Bloomquist and family Wis
tied at the e. A. Widger home Sun
day.
Alex Couch called at the E. Bloom
quist home Sunday morning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
A SPRING ELIMINATIVE DIET
COURSE

Most of us have noticed that when
a dog or a cat is i'll it ceases eating
heavy foods and may begin to nibble
grass. This Seems to be the result of
some innate instinct of the animal.
This fact gives us an important clue
in understanding curing through diet.
The sick always recover more readily
when following a restricted diet. Any
food which will sinterfere with IA
lures effort to restore the body to
normal should be prohibited.
1t often happens that when food is
withheld altogether during an acute
crisis Of a; disorder the body RECEIVERS
very quickly. The sick body does not
seem to be able to divide it's vitality
between assimilation and elimination
at the same time. It is important to
take away those foods which have been
interfering with health.
Many housewives are now under
taking a spring housekeeping. Even
though a house has received a good
cleaning every day, it seems neces-
sary to have a thorough houseclean-
ing at least once a year. The same
thing Is true of that body of yours.
Even though you have been eating
carefully and been clearly, it seems a
good plan to undergo a thorough
housekeeping Of ones body at least
once a year. A week Of a restricted
diet will often do marvelS in imprOv-
ing the health and protecting the
body against the danger of contract
ing disease. The body has a chance
to get rid of its accumulated waste
once 1t Is not burdened with the task
of assimilating rich food.
Even though you feel in good
health tday, you do not know how
good you car feel after a few days OF
restricted diet. Your step will be
more elastic, your head clearer, and
many small aches and pains will dis
appear IS if by magic.
Many of my readers have been
writing in asking for a good cleans
ing eliminative diet, SC I am going to
outline an eliminative III which
should make everyone feel better who
will follow the instructions exactly.
This diet and health course will take
Just one week and will be different
from anything you have ever tried
before. Determine to begin this diet
and health advice tomorrow and stick
to it for one week, then follow the
menus given in my column on Friday.
I am sure you will be very ~agreeably
surprised at the good it will do for
you.
Beginning tomorrow morning. Sc
lect any one kind of the following
foods: Tomatoes, oranges, grape
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
At the Dress Rehearsal

The dress rehearsal was q glad
surprise. Dolly had dragged in
some clever writer to pep 1t up In
places and she was q revelation.
She had evidently wasted half a
dozen years in a chorus when she
should have been a Coincidence.
When the show opened in Provi-
dence I was disappointed, because I
didn't know what q bum show town
that burg Is. and / didn't know that
it needed a couple weeks to get
worked out smoothly.
The opening in New York had me
as nervous as q neurotic. / sat back
IN the audience alone and watched
and listened.
Plenty OF applause, but first
nights were different; every one in
the cast would have q bunch of
friends who would applaud. ]
hustled back stage at the close.
"What about it," 1 asked Dolly.
my gosh. Bert, you were out
front, you ought to know"
Il can't tell" I confessed, but ]
suppose the critics will give rs some
"The critics!" Dolly fairly snorted.
what they say about it will give
Us some idea of the condition of
their liverS or how we'll their din
ners set on their st0machs."
And the answer is?"
wait a week."
The critics didn't 60 into raptures
over it, and they didn't pan it.
The fact that many were whis-
Ting some of the new songs after
the show, that three of the songs
become popular in a week, was
one Of the things that put it over.
In three weeks It looked as though
1t would run forever. There was the
usual Sell-Out in advance. I had
Harry come up and see it.
How did you get seats?" he
asked.
paid for them" I assured him.
Il guess the fool thing is o. K. J
sent for some seats q week ago and
couldn't get any," he confessed.
That pleased me. He Vas more in
tereSted than he admitted.
Dolly Dawson was the happiest
girl I had ever seen. She was more
than making good. I saw that she
got plenty Of publicity.
When the time came TO. me to
start back to San Guardo, Dolly
had a serious talk with me.
law lissen, Bert. chuck that stuff
forget the bush league" she
why? I couldn't manage this
show properly If I were with it. rye
got q good man here"
THAT isn't it, stay here In town
With newell be on the lookout
Tor another good show-I'm saving
every penny of my. big salary and
living Just as cheaply as I did when
I was in the chorus. BY next fall
~ have enough to go fifty-fifty
with you IN a new production"
But I like baseball. You know
what I'm after, q chance to try out
Tor the big league, Dolly"
Nov isn't that sillyI This thing
Is going to make you enough to be
on easy street. You can tuck away
half OF 1t and more and have plentv
TO go into our next one. Well be
mighty happy together here in town
the thing will run straight
through the summer and next Win
ter. you See."
But I couldn't see.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04

"And you think it will g
II wouldn't waste my time II I
thought it would flop"
That's what they all say-and the
majority of them flop"
"Well, I've personally. shown it to
three men whose business Is putting
on shows, not backing them, under.
stand, but putting them on, n all
agree that 1t has the makings."
So Dolly Dawson gave her notice.
I was to meet her two weeks later In
New York.
Ridley sent me word that I could
have half Of his show and set q
whopping big price. ! turned 1t
down with many thanks.
We'll, you cleaned up big and so
you are going to toss it all away In
another show" Harry said when !
told him my plans.
All right, call it that. What 1
made will be enough to give this
thing a tryout. If I lose 1t, what
the heck? I never touched a penny
of it, I can say it was all a dream
and I never had it. I'll manage to
eat" l argued.
II always saved" he warned me.
II have a few dimes and nickels
left" I reminded him.
Tt seemed that l couldn't quite
win Harry's approval In anything
Most of what I went through In
New York was Greek to me, except
that Dolly made things clear.
The cost rather staggered me, bu,
I went into it and Jellinson, who
was to putt on, Was so enthusiastic
that I lost some Of my worry. ]
went the limit, had them secure the
best publicity man, get . right cast,
and then I went up into Canada
with a bunch of friends to camp and
hunt moose. We didn't get any
moose, but did bag some deer and
had a swell time Of it.
Those five weeks in the woods,
using snowShoeS or skis almost all
the time certainly made me fit as
a fiddle. It Was the exercise. the
keen, clear afr and the wholesome
food. I came back wishing the sea-
son would open at once.
Dolly advised me to wait q couple
of days for the dress rehearsal In
stead of seeing 1t right then.
The arrangement was not to use
my real name, but the line:-
ben Ridley presents :.
I did this for two reasons. / pre-
ferred to be identified with base
ball, and II the thing Topped /
didn't care to have 1t known that ]
had been such q sucker.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
Logical But UnsOcial

Members OF the senate Independent blCc who are
proposing to enter a candidate against Hoover in the
Republican presidential primaries Of 1882 are logical, ii
unSocial.
On most matters of policy, legislation and administra-
ton they have opposed rather than aided the president.
Republicans all, they have displayed a distinctly differ
ent brand of Republicanism than that which decorates
the white house. Actually, they long have constituted
. group separate and apart from the rank and file of the
adherents OF the G. Q. P. in the nation and there is no
good reason why they should not enter a presidential
candidate if they wish.
At the same time, it is not a very pleasant prospect for
Mr.. Hoover. Ordinarily, presidents are renominated by
their own party without opposition. For the independent
group to enter a man probably would result in the loss
to Hoover of some Of the northwestern delegations for it
is no secret that there are persons more popular in this
section than is the president. In fact, if strect-corner
gossip is a fair indication of the attitude of North Dakota
voters, the president would have difficulty in winning
this state if an election were to be held tomorrow.
On the part of the Independents, of course, it would
be only a gesture. They do not and cannot expect to
they like him. He will have the votes in the G. O. P.
convention and that will be that.
For the president to lose any of these rock ribbed
Republican states in a primary campaign, however,
would bring joy to the Democrats. It would. in effect.
serve notice that these states were a legitimate battle
ground in the next general election. 1t would widen the
already troublesome front which the Republicans will
have to defend.
Taken by and large, the Independents may be logical
when they talk about an opposition candidate but they
aren't being very chummy with the powers that be in
the Republican party.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
"The Team Is YOurs!"

Fosdick was at a table back OF
me. I took my time about eating,
and before I had finished F0sdlcK
came to my table.
"T've got something on my mind,
Rushe," he said, sitting down with.
out asking. My impulse was to tell
him it was nothing but his hair. but
decided not to start anything. ]
simply waited.
Il wonder II you are interested In
nv Avalda tealn?" he continued.
"I'm interested in helping win the
extent of interest in your outfit" !
assured him.
1T made some money last year"
$50 did the San Guardos."
Its a good property-why don't
you buy it,"
looked at him in surprise. If he
was trying to be funny ne was
Then the idea came to me that
because it had lost the series last
He was the sort of a poor sport
I'm going to sell it," he went on.
Liz LCdllk 4OIl Y WO1 y "a IIO
now as it was before it ever lost a
seasons championship, Fosdick."
Sure it is" he insisted.
And I'm tied up agar with the
san Guardos."
THAT wouldn't prevent you from
owning another team"
Furthermore, that's dashed poor
craftsmanship, FOsdick, to want to
cal1 met h0Nor1c0 vy0vV mot Ay,n Ia
feat. The real sports r the men
who still back their teams although
they haven't copied the yearly BAN
ner since the little league was Or
%ganized."
He glared at me and then seemed
embarrassed.
1T doesn't happen to be for that
reason. I'd hang on to it If / could
afford it."
laughed at him. He was re-
puted to be immensely wealthy.
Between us, I need the money
they took me for plenty III the
Street."
The fool, to have admitted his
need. This was my chance to dicker.
asked his price and he named It.
l laughed at him.
i might give you half of that"
I admitted.
I couldn't understand why !
should want to own that team. vet
I might strike q bargain, and that's
always a wise thing to do.
Fosdick snorted and left the din
ing car.
Half an hour later he raped al
my compartment.
Gould you pay cash?" he asked
without any preliminary talk.
Certainly"
1.-The Avalda baseball team 1.
yours" he declared.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
ARB

The unemployment problem, says
a news item, hasn't affected chemists.
It's probably because they had their
own solutions.
x X X
A New York woman is suing her
husband for divorce because of his
habit of pretending to be dead.
That's how a man gets sometimes
who plays dummy at bridge too long.
X X y
A boy who tried to wreck a rail-
road train has been ordered to have
his tonsils removed. Maybe this will
put him on the right track.
* X X
Some folks who buy hats for them
selves, points out the office sage, US
ually get something for nothing.
* * X
Queen Marie of Rumania is going
on the stage. When she comes to
New York she'll be just another
Broadway queen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
"Mat71m0my Is Out"
afraid Of me?" she asked.

"Afraid Of me?" she asked.
Certainly not"
Afraid I'm about to vamp youfs
I shook my head and lauxhcd
ut the idea.
"Or lure me into matrimony?s
she persisted.
Dolly"
q that IT."
"That's t."
well. how about this compsn.
tomato gag?"
/! looked at her. The girl was
quite serious. Her eyes were brirht'
but her cheeks were redder than fhs
rouge. and the flush grew.
always q Coincidence. Dollv.s I
SAID, to relieve the growing embar.
But I'm not joking, Bert. 10 inst
think It over before you start for
your bush league. viii YOU. nlesseS:
promised to think Il over.
And decided to 60 back 70 San
Baseball still held me-.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-04
Quotations

A pessimist is a man who thinks
everybody as nasty as himself and
mates them for it.-George Bernard
Shaw.
X *
Religion is the sum of eynensivc
impulses OF a being.-Havelock Ellis.
X X
I do not like weemen. I like little
olrds and flowers, and green grass
ana trees much better than I like
weemen.-Maurice Chevalier.
X X X
Marriage is a status of antagonistic
co-operation.-Judge John M. WOOL
sey.
X X X
A little necking, I am convinced
zoe no normal and healthy girl any
appreclable harm.-H. L. Mencken.
X X X
Civil servants are wonderful mem
CONSCIENTIOUS, loyal, disinterested-I
should almost say they are too con-
scientious.-Sir Samuel Wilson.