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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
The Ancient Car

Many people are continuing to use old and badly worn automobiles. and are de- laying to replace them until business turns better, or they get more pay. How long does it pay to use largely outworn auto- mobile? Men of a certain type run them successfully for very long period. If they are mechanically ingenious. they get eer- tain pleasure out of tinkering them, and taking the wabbles and frictions out of their rusty joints Some astonishing tales are told of the mileage which men fthat type have been able to obtain out of cars which were sold for only few dollars and seemingly were ready for the junk heap.
 The more some people attempt to tinker their own ears the worse they run. They take them to som garage and pay an ex pensive repair bill. and for little time they run quite we'll Then some new DOT ton of their decrepit anatomy gives way, and again the owner is asked to put heavy repair cost. These charges may figure up as much as the depreciation on a shiny new car would amount to. There comes a time when an ancient car becomes danger ous, for the ordinary person anyway. It fails to respond in emergency situations, and cannot pull itself out of trouble. There is no economy in operating car whose loose joints are headed for an accident
 Some happy go-lucky people never fear the future. and they order new Car when they get tired of their old one. regardless of their financial outlook. Other over cautious folks nurse the old rattle-trap along ven if their means are ample for new one. It would certainly help business along bit at the present time if some of these excessive ly prudent folks would forget their fears for bit. and turn the old bus over 10 the junk man, or 10 someone who can keep 1t running himself. Like the ancient horse turned out to ppasture in his last days, 1t has earned its rest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

We knew that the modern day biogra- phers would do some damage The United Confederate Veterans have just declined to participate in celebration schedule for his birthplace at Hodgeville, Kentucky, October 4. 5, and 6. They claim that certain opin- ions of Mir Lincoln's expressed during the Civil War make it impossible for them to pay him any homage. Can such sentiments exist in this day and age. We thought the old sores of Civil War days had completely healed. Certainly all citizens of the South don't hold the same opinions as those United Confederate Veterans. At least we hope they don't.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

more than mere surface enters into the plan of golf course. And that one the city is building out near it's east end water supply proves this. The fields, pastures. and woods are rapidly assuming rough semb- lance to what is to come in future years. Of course it requires time and patience to pro- duce the proper greensward on which golf CTS may disport to their hearts contents but certainly the East Mountain site is far different today than what it was year ago. It shows what little work and money can accomplish when aided by expert advice and knowledge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Time For Action

Although our complaint about traffic conditions at the intersection of Highland and Sunnyside avenues and the Chase Park boulevard is only few days old we notice that the spot continues to lure the unwary notorist. We are surprised that more serl- ous accidents than those that actually occur are not reported in the headlines of our local newspapers. Any day we expect to see one or more fatalities recorded at the spot. It IS about time that the authorities really started a campaign to curb speeding across the Highland avenue crossing and to stop those motorists who persist in speeding down the boulevard and around the sharp curve near the foot of the hill.
 From personal observations we have seen countless automobiles barely escape destrue- ton from cars that thundered over the boul- evard or up and down Highland avenue regardless of the warning or caution light We are inclined to think that the electro matic light at this intersection has much to do with the recklessness of many drivers Everybody is trying to beat the other fel- low from getting the benefit of the green light. And motorists who have the green light with them as they approach the trip bar put on full speed so that they will get across before it can change.
 On several occasions we have seen near collisions when the light failed to change for traffic on Highland avenue, although car had passed over the trip bar. The rea- son it didn't change immediately was that another car had come along Sunnysile ave- nue and had kept the light in his favor for few extra seconds. The light hadn't even turned when this latter vehicle was directly under it. However, the driver coming up Highland avenue hadn't waited to see whether the light changed As a result he had to swerve over to the east sidewalk on Highland avenue. while the man who had the right of way was skidding to an abrupt start As in all such cases both drivers dashed madly away when the incident ended SO luckily for both of them.
 This doesn't happen in all cases, as IS evident from the crash of "Wednesday night. That there will be more crashes at the point and probably fatalities is clearly indicated by all the facts and figures. Very few motorists from other states heed the red light at the point. If you don't believe that just station yourself at the spot and watch them shoot across Highland avenue. Or better still follow them in through Tamarack Swamp to the light and see for yourself. Again we recommend that the automatic light be replaced by one that can be msnuay operated or set to operate au- tomatically. not, however, by the passage Of traffic More policing of the boulevard also IS certainly in order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

The standing in the House of Represen- tatives at the present time is 2l4 republi cans, 2l3 democrats l farmer labor mem Der There are seven vacancies to be. filled by special elections before the 72nd Con gress convenes in December. It IS on the assumption that they will win at least three of these vacancies that the republicans con tinue to war about the speakership which is also vacant However, the republicans may find 1t hard to fill three of these seven places Ohio has two to fill; Wisconsin. Michigan. Pennsylvania, Georgia and New York one each. Three of the deaths were those of democratic members, while the re- mainng four are republican. It looks as if democrats would be returned in the three districts that were formerly represented by that party. but the first congressional dis trict in Ohio is not certain by any means. It was held by the late Nicholas Longworth for the last sixteen years. who only suffered one defeat in fifteen elections. However. without Mir Longworth to secure votes the republican party may find Ohio hard nut to crack. Last year it showed alarming democratic tendencies It may continue to do so until after the l932 election. All of which means that the republican chances of organizing the House in December are ex- ceedngly slim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
NEA Service Writer

Washington-Jose E. Rans- dell of Louisiana, who lost his Senate seat last year to young Huey Long after more than 90 years in Congress, slid out of poli- tics into what seems like a happy ending for d life now in its seven- ty-third year.
 This old southern gentleman with the little white whiskbroom of beard did not retire to his plantation to spend his days Tn bitterness, obscurity and possibly poverty. He stayed on in Wash ington, but he is neither a lame duck appointee nor corporation lobbyist as so many of his old col leagues have become after being voted out of office.
 He really is lobbyist, but a lobbyist for cause which was his favorite hobby for many years and the kind of cause for which everyone is willing to cheer. In fact, when this work which old Joe Ransdell began and Is still furthering stands completed, he Is likely to have a monument which will outshine anything associated with the names of other men with whom he served in the House or Senate. ..,
 His Job.
 Ransdell Is now executive di- rector of the Conference Board of the National Institute of Health. The boards purpose-and Rans- dells job---is to promote the insti- ute. to get people so interested Tn it that philanthropists and Con- gress will give it enough money to make 1t an enormous, effective and complete laboratory which will study the cause, prevention and cure of every disease of man." The board Is privately endowed. The institute is the old Hygienic La boratory of the U. $. Public Health 1 Service, with a present research staff of 15O persons, financed both | federally and privately.
 Ransdell talks about the insti- | tute with the enthusiasm of an cx- cited boy Politics requires d. versification of interest and effort, | but the institute is his life work now. It was Ransdell who intro- duced five years ago the bill passed last year by which Congress changed the Hygienic Laboratory | into the National Institute of Health, gave $750.000 for new buildings and authorized the secre- tary of the treasury to accept-as he may for the Smithsonian Insti- tuition and Library of Congress- gifts for extension of the institute and its work.
 In his last Senate speech Rans- dell urged Congress to be gener- ous to the institute, describing 1, "as the greatest altruistic institu- ton the world has ever known Now he says he hopes to live to see the day when 1t will be en- dowed to the extent of $50,00O,0 ,000 No solicitations are being made but Randsell undertakes to get the | word out in very possible way that here is the worthiest ina ginable cause. More than $2,5O0,. 900 has been contributed.
 The Hygienic Laboratory scien-
 lists were charged with investi- gating infections and contagious diseases and public health matters They made many valuable discov- eries-often at great personal risk suffering or even loss of life about such diseases as malaria
 pellagra, hookworm. tuIaremia. tn
 dulant fever, parrot fever and
 Rocky Mountain spotted fever. al well as about Fundamental chemi. cal problems. sa
 Tackle Every Disease.
 Now as the staff of the insti'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

tute, they explore the whole field of human disease. They will tackle everything from cancer and heart disease to common colds = every problem of human health. As money becomes available, Ransdell explains, Washington will become the worlds greatest health and medical researsh center and under command of the surgeon general great army of experts in medi- cine, surgery. psychiartry, dentis try chemistry, physics biology, bacteriology, pharmacy--,and~ a Il allied sciences will labor for hu- man happiness, longevity and comfort.
 Ransdell says his first public health measure in Congress was the one 25 years ago which re- suited in virtual eradication of cattle ticks which were costing COW owners $75,000,00O a year. Anoth- CT Ransdell bill in 1917 led to es- tablishment of the National Lepro- sarium at Carvill, La., where, Ransdell proudly observes, lepers are now being completely cured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Quotations

Americans invent everything, but don't profit by them. They invented the League of Nations, but are not in 1t; and cocktails, but do not drink them. --Aristide Briand.
 
 It Is not strange that young peo- pie have become drunk with with power. Authority is thrust
 pr Lucius c. Clark.
 
 My fathers favortte saying was: "A successful businessman is one who watches the crowd and then goes the other way"
 Lady Rhondda.
 . Privilege is as unbecoming and unworthy in a society of nations as 1t Is in a well-0rdered so- ciety of individuals. Nicholas Murray Butler. presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
TODAY IS THEA ANNIVERSARY &gAZA
By Talburt
War Aircraft 3i,I.

war hlTCTdIt ASih.
 On July "A. 1917, President Will son signed the war aircraft bill appropriating $640.0O0,000. the largest sum for a single project ever voted by any congress.
 The purpose of raising this money was to equip the aviation corps with about 100000 men and with about 22,0OO planes.
 As soon as the bill was signed Howard Coffin, chairman of the Aircraft Production board, stated that the board was prepared to go ahead at once, but that result should not be expected too soon. He added: -; ' ,
 "In spite of our previous inex- perience in quantity production of fighting planes, we must have thousands of them for next years use to make the contribution which the Allies expect of us.
 America is the last great reser- voir of material for war pilots as well as for airplanes. Already three of the 24 big new training fields are completed and instruc- ton on them has begun. Others ] are being rushed to completion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
LORD CORNWALIS OR A BEAUTY PARADE?
(New York Herald Tribune

NNeW OTk I1cTdiu- l IlDuuC
 For the state department to ob- ject to a pageant depicting the sur render of Lord Cornwallis is almost too precious an item of news to be believed. Such a pageant had been planned for the Washington bicen- tennial celebration at Yorktown. On the ground that 1t might offend British sensibilities, the scene is to be cancelled and de- placed by "a very beautiful par ade" of ladies in Colonial costume.
 This sort of fatuity is a perfect example of what makes the normal citizen snort with impatience at publicized pacifism. The notion that any British in his right mind would to-day object to a frank celebration of Lord Cornwailis' surrender is too absurd to be en- tertained seriously. Fortunately American British relations do not rest on so fanciful basis. They would otherwise not have endured the many rude buffetings to which they have been subjected.
 When the state departments ac- tion results in the substitution of a parade of beautiful ladies, the laugh grows. Have we not enough beauty contests and is this an ap-, lpropriate way of. observing the 200th anniversary of George Wash ington's birth? The whole inci- dent is instinct with a ludicrous lack of Judgment and even greater lack of taste. The surrender of Lord Cornwallis is simple his- torical fact which excites no inter- national feeling. Clearly the silly season is again upon us, and some Iight-headed individual in Wash ington has fired the opening gun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Eight hundred miles of horse and hiking trails in Glacier National Park have been augmented by the completion of Many Falls Trail, thus named because it will af- ford tourist hkers and horseback riders view of l2 cataracts and water falls. he new trail is B miles in length and 1t pro- vides tourists a new route from Going-to- tbe Sun Chalets, around the shore Of St Mary's Lake to Red Eagle Lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

We recommend trip to the municipal golf course at East Mountain to those peo- pie who don't believe in miracles. The evo- lution of any golf course is quite feat. The local course has been shaped out of what might have been termed the rankest of material to the initiated. However.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Personal Health SerUice (Bv William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to perso""' health and hygiene, not disease uaghos's UT treatment. will be answered by Dr braoS' Address him, care of the Democrat scho'"s stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

How Tourists are Humbugged in Paris" is the title of big special article Tn d Sunday paper. That's nothing LOOK at the way they buy shaky stocks and t'oal marshes and Paris hats right over here'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

We see by the papers that Berlin and Cbicaqo are paying in scrip again. Gan our government arrange year morato''- um for Chicago?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
dent of Columb mbia University.

It is possible to create war less world if we Christianize our nationalism, but never if patriot ism dechristianizes our religion. Prof Jerome Davis. of Yale Di-
 vipity School. 9.
 firrthur Soc lPs
 Many prize liberty. Few allow 1t.
 --George Maychin Stockdale. The great old log fireplaces are a glowing memory, but chilblains were their inevitable concomitant.
 Isabel Paterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Hiqb tide at Milford Saturday, July Ao, 9:l9 p. m. Daylight time); low hoe' o'oo D. m. Daylight tlme)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
ROSES ALONG THE WAY
{ Hartford Courant)

(Hartford COurant)
 Miles of pink roses have been de- lighting passengers travelling on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad in the last month, The boulevard of steel" has in- deed been changed to "a route of roses" An array of Dorothy Per- kins blossoms have been reported, in this state alone, much of the way from Greenwich to South Nor walk, near Milford, West Haven, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Berlin, Windsor Locks, Elmwood, Newington, Bolton, Winsted, Tor rington, Reynolds Bridge, Water- bury, Naugatuck. Beacon Falls. Sey mour, Derby. Bristol and Forest vile.
 To see roses where they expect ed cinders has pleased some trav- elers SO keenly that they have writ ten their appreciation to the com- pany. One of them has suggested that an occasional excursion train with observation cars be run, slow ly, so that the flowers can be thor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

All vehicles must be lighted not later than
 8:47 (daylight saving time) tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Good evening.
 o-O-o I'M MARRIED. KATY; SHAME ON YOU. GAL.
"A SMILES THE THING"

Our editor likes swimming, Now isn't that just fine. Next month go vacationing. To beaches down the line. Say. Ed. why not knock off day, And join me at the shore, I know that you'd remember it. That day and evermore. Say. Ed. how do l write this stuff, My word-well has run dry. I couldn't pen another verse, No matter how 1 try. .. If this gets in your column. I'll be thine forever more, Accept this invitation,
 To swim down at the shore.
 Katy, Mickey Walkers estranged wife lowing the fight Wednesday night. u lOOhS do II nIChcy S DdLtiC " "ith her will end in decision for the wife, instead of draw, as in the case of Sharkey.
 o-O-o
 German monarchists, active in the present crisis, would bring back the kaiser. thought Germany had enough bills on her hands now with out courtirg another Bill.
 o-O-o
 The present weather has us pretty well perplexed. We don't know whether to carry an um- brella or 8 look of apprehension.
 o-O--o
 Every family tree has few crooked limbs not to mention the occasional sap.
 An up-to-date home Is one where the vacuum Is mighter than the broom.
 DING, DING "A penny for your thoughts" She tossed the chap a sheer, "Keep your penny, spendthrift, Or you'll go bankrupt, dear"
 o-O-o
 The knock that you feel Is, op- portunity may be the insurance man after the weekly z o-O--O Send me up on d electric bulbs,' 'sa. p- per bride, I'm gC 1T housekeeping"
 Many a check arrives in the nickel of time.
 O-O-O
 Life is merely the differ ence between hope and real ization.
 O-O--O
 The old bar towel had a smell
 o-O-O
 TEE, HEB They call her Anticipation Annie, The reason folks is plain, She's anticipated marriage But she's single just the same.
 O---O-O
 The democratic primary this year will be by districts instead of wards. Probably to ward off evil for some of the candidates. O-O-o The greatest story ever told, Is the way a press agent ad- vertises q new book. But the greatest story ever told has yet to be told.
 "We're through with the saloon era," cry the drys. Sure, we've closed the swinging doors on 1t. o-O-o Camp Camphor" reads a sign along the Housatonic river. We'll, there's nothing like originality. even in summer "cumphor'. o-O-o Even mom likes soda pop. o-O-o Some people are talking about the next war when the | most of us haven't ceased speaking about the last. | o-O--O | A lot of us are hoping for a bit of august summer, next month al least. l O-O--O | A sea shore romance Is like I vacation, soon forgotten when the contcnding parties get back tc their desks. l O-O-O | Tailors are trying to popu- larizc long white flannels for 1 golf links Huh, the major ity of men, play golf just so | they can get out of long | breeks and into knickers. | O-O--o | The federal dry agents might en- list noted trappers of wild ani' mals in an effort to catch blint | tigers about the country. |. o-O-o
 If the depression continues. colleges will probably lay l off their cheer leaders this fall and that won't be too bad. | O-O--O | AND THAT WAS THAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Apples exported from the United States last year filled 2.1o0.00o bar rels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Brazil has . boom in used-ca, lsales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

"How would you like some Ice
 cream"
 Said Tightwad Tommy Bowen, q would," replied his swectie, So Tom bought her a CONE.
 o-O-o Now you can take a side trip on an ocean liner for $50. And seasickness is thrown in.
 O-O-O
 Ashtray breath is the latest American menace. Years ago 1t was tobacco heart.
 O-O-o Windshields should be carried by all attendants at a political rally.
 This concludes our regular Fri day evening program. It came to you over DBD and was broad cast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer in this type oi newspaper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again tomorrow at the usual hour for Saturday programs.
 o--O--o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Say, Ed, how do 1 write this stuff, My word-well has run dry. I couldn't pen another verse, No matter how 1 try, .. If this gets in your column. I'll be thine forever more, Accept this invitation,
 To swim down at the shore.
 -Katy.r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Mickey Walkers estranged wife attached his part of the gate fol- lowing the fight Wednesday night. It looks as if Mickey's battle with her will end in decision for the wife, instead of draw, as in the case of Sharkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Our editor likes swimming,
 Now isn't that just fine. Next month I go vaeationing.
 To beaches down the line. Say. Ed. why not knock off day, And join me at the shore, I know that you'd remember it,
 That day and evermore.
The Washington times., 1931-03-04

that he could not fight in his
usual crouching style because OF
the pain. After the first knock
down he fought in a daze, he
said. and was unable to defend
himself.
The commission said nothing
regarding the last-minute switch
in the betting odds from Tut to
Petrolle or the scandal caused In
the Northwest by the betting
coup engineered there. Its ire
was aroused by the report that
Jack Hurley, Petrole's manager.
had taken so per cent of the
gate and paid Tut a $4,000
guarantee.
This was denied by the man.
ayers of both fighters and by
Tom McArdle, Garden match
maker. Hurley said he had
not denied the report previ-
Ously because he thought it
was good ballyhOO before the
fight.
The commission is divided in
it's opinion of the affair and
the situation is not without it's
humorous side. When asked over
the telephone last Saturday what
he thought of the bout, William
Muldoon, dean of the board,
flatly declared the fight was on
the level and regaled the inter
viewers at great length on his
impressioas of the various knock
downs.
Hours later it developed he
had not seen the scrap, but had
based his opinion on newspaper
articles.