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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Wages Fail to Keep Step

wages FdlI tO Accp step
 Senator Couzens points out that the value of manufactured products in 1929 was $6.699,000.00O more than in 1927, but that wages paid in 1929 shovel an increase of only $573,000,0000 over 1927. That sort of thing, Couzens says, "drys up the springs of consumption. The differ ence is not pure profit, of course. One important development of the last few years has been compara- lively stabilized or lower production costs accompanied by greatly increas- ed distribution costs. But concentra- tion of wealth has been speeded on.
 An American Federation of labor official says the value of manufactur- ed products has increased 50 per cent and real wages only 10 per cent.
 Julius Barnes says 40,000,000 per sons still employed are receiving $46,000. .0000,000 this year in wages If those figures are any good they mean that many millions are making much less than $1.150 a year of $22 week, which would be the average wage.
 Barnes suggested awhile ago that about .000,000.00O might be taken from the 46.000,00O,O ,O0O wage kitty to employ those now unemployed. Meaning, of course, wage cuts which would reduce the average national wage a couple of dollars a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Dividing Big Fortunes

Surprise has been expressed that the estate left by the late George F. Baker, New York banker. was SO small. He had been supposed worth half billion. The amount disposed of in his will was only one-fourth that much Great fortunes are usually exaggerated. Yet in this case. as in many others of recent years, the actual discrepancy may be far less than it appears. It has become the usual thing for captain of industry Of finance to start dis. tributing his fortune years before his end. Some give away large sums to philanthropy; some bsstow gifts on their relatives; many do both. Mf Baker seems 10 have belonged to this lat- ter class.
 !s is . natural thing for any thrifty person. Whsthm hs have thousands or aiillions to svaid income taxes and court isehnealitiss by snss.mostsm slfs rather than posl.morism hequests The federal and sais sovsrnmsnts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Youth And Age Tested

Leland Stanford university in California has begun making tests comparing the mental ability of young and old persons Two groups of young and elderly professors in the leading Pacific coast colleges were tried out under intelligence tests, and the results showed that they scored just about equally. It IS ordinarily felt that older people have had more experience of life. and can hence form more matured judgments, while younger peo- pie think more quickly and can learn new things more readily.
 The chief fault of youth is lack of back ground with which to compare new ideas. A young person hears some theory propound- ed. and it looks very good to him. He feels that the application of this theory would be very beneficial to the community. But when people have worked along under that system for awhile, it is often discovered that 1t has defects that they never thought of. It may make conditions worse. The elderly person compares such suggestions with his own ex- perience. and is often apt to see where they are faulty.
 The chief fault of age is that it tends to become set in certain preconceptons. Elderly people have thought over the problems of life and have usually reached fixed conclusions. They do not easily accept new evidence tend ing to show such conclusions to be imperfect and they cling to old and outworn methods of work. Each element of people should be constant readers of history and the experi- ence of the race. so that they may quickly recognize the errors that have created trouble in the past. Elderly people should recognize that human society is in process of constant change, and that our systems of life and society are very faulty. and must constantly be inn proved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
When It Helps To Lose

The nation that loses a war may be happier than the victors. Who can say that Ger many's progress since 1918 is not the result of her being bound to limited military equipment? Money and energy that other- wise would have gone to the army and navy have been utilized in industry and science. Germanys comeback in world trade and her experimentations with such peacetime inven- tions as man-carrying rockets are indications of her freedom from the burdens of arma- ment But what of the World War victors? A recently published table of statistics shows that the United States, for example, has in creased her military expenses by 86 per cent since 1914. The federal government now expends more on Mars than it costs to run the entire government before the opening of the war to end wars" Meanwhile, we pug gle over deficits in the national treasury.
 Our allies. although they present a much better showing. give small evidence of having learned the terrible lessons of l9l4-l9l8. France, who leads all world powers in respect to reduction of military expenses. shows l6 per cent decrease since 1914. Italy is next with IA per cent reduction, and Great Br- tain third with 10 per cent shrinkage. Japan. on the other hand presents an increase of 48 per cent.
 If ermany can prove to the World Powers when they meet for the General Disarmament Conference in 1o32 that they have done her a favor by curtailing her military defenses then she may succeed in persuading them to extend the same favor to themselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

Spain will probably survive to rue the day that she permitted such wholesale destruction of church property as followed Alfonso's de-
 parture from the country. Now expulsion of the Jesuits from the country is being agitated
 If this should come to pass it would be the most backward movement that the country has taken in some centuries. For that mat
 ter anti-religious riots are indication of dis eased minds. We don't doubt but what those in Spain were inspired not by natives but by outsiders with eommunistic ideas and spon- sored by eommuniste dollars. The damage done to Catholic colleges and to religious houses in Spain is irreparable. Remember the hue and cry accompanying the destruction of architectural masterpieces in the World War. It is more the pity that such wanton havoc should occur in times of peace. The Jssuits are too great . religious order of course. to be affected by these disorders. The spirit that brought them safely through the colonization of America and has spread the order over the face of the earth Is not easily broken. The Jssuils will survive Spain's internal troubles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
THE PRISON FARM.
(New Haven Journal-Courier)

(New Haven Journal-Courier)
 The acquisition of tffe Old-Shals- CT Colony in the Town of Enfield by the state has aroused a public in- terest of a sympathetic character in its titled designation. The term prison farm" is criticised as at- taching> to it's usefulness signifi- canoe which misrepresents it's pur- pose. It is suggested by the Hart ford Courant that it be called The Farm Colony for Men, Shak- ertown, Conn.," Its argument is as follows: Precedent for the name here proposed, Farm Colony for Men, is found in the name given to a similar institution at Mantle Connecticut State Farm for Wo- men--also in the name given to the institution at Middletown for the reclamation of wayward girls, Long Lane Farm. But even without these prcedents 1t seems. advisable to call the new correctional institu- ton in Enfield something better than State Prison Farm. So we suggestion, Farm Colony for men, as being worthy of their humane consideration"
 The appropriation by the state was made to secure a piece of agri- cultural property for "a prison farm" but we are not aware that another name. if the directors can find one, would be offensive legally to the state. Obviously the selec- tion of another name Is not an easy matter in view of the prison in- mates who will reside there. Their transfer from Wethersfield to En- field will not change their character as prison inmates though of the higher grade in intelligence and conduct. In a broad sense the farm will become no more probationary than the prison itself where the promise of parole depends upon qualities of mind which appeal to the confidence of the parole board and lead to restricted liberty.
 It will be interesting to detect the reaction of the public to the sug. gestion which our esteemed con temporary offers. We take 1t that of course the directors of the prison will listen sympathetically to any designation which will aid in the reformation of the farm residents, and adopt it if the facts warrant it The difficulty in the way of it are not easily disposed of but not necessarily insurmountable. That there is an interest in the subject is gratifying to all concerned with penolOgical progress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

While stone fences aren't as popular as they were once upon time and there are few artisans skilled in the work of building them. some communities still remain true to the first love- Pulaski. N. Y.. is shining example It can boast stone fences so broad that team can be driven along the top; so high that tall man atop another tall man could not touch the top. They serve as memorial to Jonathan Case and his son. Henry. The Case farm century ago abound ed in stones of every size and description. Instead of tilling the soil or grazing cattle Jonathan Case started to build stone walls with the material close at hand. As time passed he became more proficient and elab- orated on his walls Picturesque designs were created in them by juxtaposition of large and small stones and those of varied hues. His greatest triumph was a wall one mile long. It is perfectly symmetrical and maintains an even height despite the undulation of the land
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

, mand his domestic market if he set his mind and machinery to do it. The details he will need to work out himself and may involve producing on larger scale and require better co-operative marketing facilities than now exist.
 The same is virtually true in re- |gard to poultry and eggs. The maps show large importations from Indi- ana, Illinois. Iowa, Missouri and New York state. The middle west has the advantage of cheap grain, of course, and the freight charges on the poul- try and eggs may be less than on the grain which the Connecticut poultryman ships from there, but in regard to small livestock this diff ference is. not so great as to be in- superable.
 The Connecticut farmer will need to give up some of his individualism and conservatism. If he will learn from his competitors he may be sur prised at the advantages which lie near his door in the local market for his products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

How would you like to pay $l00.000 for bridge? Better still how would you like to be able to afford to pay that9 Charles N. Vilas wealthy New Hampshire resident and former owner of the old Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. does the unexpected. He likes to play the role of the philanthropist. So when Walpole and Bellows Falls, Vermont. collaborated in bridge across the Connecti- cut river he took note of it. It cost $68.000. which the two towns and the state divided. Mir Villas has made available $70,000 in gov ernment bonds and the town and state officials are indebted to worthy citizen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
NEWTON BAKERS POSITION.
(Springfield Republican,

A report that Newton D. Baker was preparing to make a bid for favor by announcing his abandon ment of the League of Nations, seems effectively answered, if any answer was needed. by MT Bakers recent speech in New York in which he reasserted that the United States must assume the leadership in the maintenance of world peace" and that the role of a mere bump on the international log" is not a suf- ficient one for us to maintain.
 After MT Bakers speech at the of 1924. urging indorsement of the league In the democratic platform of that year-still agreed to have been the most eloquent example of convention oratory in a quarter cen- tury-it would have been entirely out of keeping with MT Bakers character and career for him now to have made such 6 statement us was attributed to him. :
 A more credible report. current In Clyeveland. Mir Bakers home, K that while prepared, in spite of his health. to accept the democratic nomination if it should come to him unsolicited, and to give his utmost if elected. MT Baker Is not disposed to have the Ohio delegation instruct cd for him or even to have his name placed before the convention among the initial nominations when tho democrats meet to select their can. organized movement in his behalf, dldate next year. While there is no and probably will bs none, Mr Iiaker has come Co Do looked upon. by an increasing number of thoughtful people, as n wise public counselor, an older statesman who enriehes the nations reserves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Cheaper Foods

Retail prices on the leading articles of food had declined about l6 per cent at a recent date. below the prices for the previous year at the same time. according to government fig ures. That is a tremendous change to take place in the cost of living and it will have its effect on business and living conditions It hurts the farmers who produce all his food for the time being However, the costs of the things they have to buy have also come down. though not on an average as much as the food products. They are likely to make one very important saving on their expenses, and that is on the wages of farm labor. They will probably be able to hire help at fairly low rate this year. Many men who have been out of work in the cities and towns will say that farm job for the summer with plenty of good home cooked food will look very good to them.
 The lower prices for food will make large difference in peoples buying power. Many thing that was out of their reach before. will be possible now. This increase of spending ability should lead to many pur- chases of household and personal necessares. and thus tend to make general business good. A multitude of farmers are now running their business according to improved methods and turning out a greater product with the same amount of labor or less. They may think they obtain poor reward for their increased efficiency. since the prices of their products have dropped SO much. But such inequali- ties right themselves in due time, and when food products are cheap, people will buy them more freely. Anyway it is great boon for the people to have an abundant food supply at moderate prices. as it means a we'll nour- ished population. and plenty of food with which to bring up strong and healthy children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
IT WAS EVER THUS

Men die while acquiring power, Sacrifice their health for fame, Soon they're but simple memory, Just a few recall their name.
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 Da-beds get most of their use at night.
 The man who shows horse sense is the man who never bets on Q horse.
 The trouble with a pacifier is due to the fact that as 6 rule 1t doesn't pacify.
 o-O-o The man who bends the elbow too much will soon find himself bending before the judge.
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 What we need is "cold con. troi' for May days as we'll as electric refrigerators.
 O--O-o What we need is C clean.up cam. paign for those who are always ad. vocating 'em. gram Of tho week. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by tho Waterbury Evening Democrat. plos nesr in this type 70 newspaper work. We are signing off nt this time, t0 be back on the Air again to.morrew evening at the usual hour. uood night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
(Hartford Times.)

The latest annual report of the state agricultural departments con- tains 8 few maps which fruit, veget- able and poultry growers should study with some care. They should count and interpret the number of black dots on those maps. Partic- ularly should they put their heads together to devise ways and means for removing of those dots. for it would mean money in their pockets.
 The state department has made count of all carload shipments into Connecticut last year of fruit, veget- ables. poultry and eggs and has in- dicated the geographical source of every five-carload shipment by a doH In vegetables and fruit, Cali fornia, Florida. Texas and New York state appear to be heavy providers of these commodities for Connecticut consumers. The first three may per- haps be dismissed as their product comes into our market during the non- producing seasons for the most part. Not so New York state. Cli- mate and farming conditions being not unlike. 1t would seem that the Connecticut orchardist and truck gardener should be able to com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
TODAY IS THEA. ANNIVERSARY S @gnA@.
SPEECH PRAISING NAVY

SPEECH PRAISING NAVY.
 On May 25, 1917, Prime Minister David Lloyd George, in the course of speech in the House of Com mons, referred to the work of the United States Navy. He said in part:
 We owe very considerable debt of gratitude to the great American people for the effective assistance they have erndered and the craft they have splaced at our disposal. Now that the American nation is in the war it is easier to make arr engagements for the protection of our merchantile marine than it was before."
 The American destroyers were assigned to work hand in hand with the British squadrons. They took turns with the British boats in all routine work of aptrol and convoy. The American boats, thought not as experienced as the English boats with which they co-operated, had a high average of results in subma- rines sighted, observations made and of wireless warnings broadcast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

Popular desires are no criterla of the real need; they can be de. termined only by deliberatlve con- alteration. by education by con. structive leadership.
 --PresIdent Hoover. A war can never end wars.
 Edward E. Bpaff0rd. There Is q fearful indictment in that word under.c0nsumption. it seems q challenge to our whole system of civilization.
 .senator Borah Lord Astor's Interests weren't the same as mine when 1 married him, but they became s0 soon aftefs wards. --Lady Ast0f.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Personal Health Service
 (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personas health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment will be answered by Dr Brady A0' dress him. care of the Democrat. sendins stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

lose by it. but huge estates are probably broken up more thoroughly than they would be otherwise. and that is good thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

Ex-King Alfonso gives his young son his title to the throne. Remember when King Carol of Rumania did that?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

The Chesapeake Bay oyster industry is saved. The Maryland Legislature has finally taken action to close some of the richest beds for period of two years to permit con- servation program to be inaugurated. Once upon time this district contributed l5.000.- 900 bushels annually. Now it has dropped to 100000. Certainly conservation is indi- cated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

A lawmaker has hard time of it. If he votes big appropriations, people say he's wasting public money; and if he doesn't pay they say he won't do anything to help bus mess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

A shock.raRisterinE device baf been invented t0 register the strains on landing gear and 0tlles parts of on airpiane Co tnkinK 0r Or landing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

and be restored to their position in the nation. Without their teachings this world would be sorry place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:4l Daylight Saving Tme) tonight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
Good evening.
 O-O-o PLEASE PUBLISH AND
 OBLIGE
"A SMILES THD THING"

| l II ldhE lAlC 1AOCAtyt dEdius Yep, that's just what III do. If Lil would like to take ride, In my new Chevrolet. I'll call around and pick her up. Now, Lii. what do you say? It's got khaki top. old girl. And rumble seat to boot. And I'll just step upon the gas. Then both of us can toot. I don't know much about you. Lii, But we'll see at glance, If you want to go bye. bye, Lii. Come on. I'll take chance. Just write the Ed and say you will. Give your phone number too. Or your address will be okay. I guess that it will do. This offers good for just a week. So make it snappy. kid. Then we'll go out and celebrate. Here Lil's an honest bid.
 Happy Harry.
 o-O-o to disfigurement.
 O-O-o The only thing old about this old strawberry shortcake is the soda biscuits you have to drill through. They talk of unemployment and yet Madison Square Garden is damned to the doors every time 8 couple of punk wrestlers put on an act. Speaking of all day suckers, well, here you are.
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 The claim has been made that congress is not air minded. If they said hot air, they'd been wrong.
 The honeymoon is over when she puts the bridal veil over the baby, having it serve as fly netting.
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 When people speak of his torys pages they mean volumes.
 o-O-o The man who builds his own air. plane is merely digging his own grave.
 o-O-o Eat salads and live longer" says Dr McCray. Lettuce try it..
 o-O-o Colors never last. The blue and the gray is giving way each Me- morial day to the olive drab.
 
 The "King of the Air" is mere- ly president of the flying club when he's on the ground.
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 TEE, HEB, HEB "Why you're a wonder, yes indeed" That's what the nice guest said, Then junior answered, "Sure am, Why I eat Wonder bread"
 O-O-o The man who takes a cold shower every morning, generally makes 1t hot for his friends, telling 'em about 1t.
 Famous heirmen: Rockefeller, Jr young Morgan. Vanderbilt.
 o-O-o Remember this, your relatives are given to you, but you can choose your company.
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 You seldom see veranda boxes on homes that boast only sun parlors.
 o-O-o Fly-by-night concerns may even- tually become commercial aviation companies.
 
 Straw hats will appear on the crest of the next warm wave.
 o-O-o America has become a nation of sandwich eaters, according to noted New Yorker. We'll bread, mebbe.
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 DING, DING When tclcvisiOn comes to hand, No more we'll be the goat, Then we'll know if the tenor has A frog down in his throat.
 o-O-O I suppose the straw vote favors the straw hat.
 o-O-o Big city hospitals now permit birth of babies on the install- ment plan. The kids sure to be paid for by the time 1t has the whooping cough.
 o-O-o Some people complain of the hard pews in church and yet they'll ride all afternoon in rumble seat.
 IT WAS EVER THUS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-25
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
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-IoI- WHAT THE EDITORS THIS STATE AND ELSEWHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THiS THAT AND THE OTHER THING
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-07-03
W atermeion Parties

Summer School students. as
Senbling in units according TO
the states from which they
come. are having series Of
watermelon parties in the Ken
an stadium The Mississippi
ans had theirs a few days ago.
The Georeians gathered last
evening, and other gatherings
are planned by the delegations
from Florida. Virginia. and
Tennessee. The Summer ShooI
ft-ets> ft-e = s.;tst7il books SHOW 81 stu
dents enrolled from Georgia, y
from Tennessee. Il from Flor
lda. Is from Mississippi. and 81
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-07-03
Grimes-Ruffin Hospitality

he Noung women III Grimes
and kuffln dorrnitories united
IN giving party for their
friends last Friday evening
Miss Constance StubbefleId.
general chairman. vas assisted
BY, Misses Beck, Walker. Jenkin-
son. Hutson, Parkinson, and
Person Brandall James and
Ralph Collins helped 70 enter
tam the guests Ice cream was
served