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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-12
Marx Bros. and Monkey Business
A Great Combination

While audiences sit spell-bound
at the feats Harpo Marx can do
with the harp which gave him his
professional name, orthodox musi-
clans .gnash their teeth, groan and
tear their hair.
The red-haired comic admitted
as much himself as he finished
filming Monkey Business" the
-Four Marx Brothers current Para
mount starring picture, which
comes to Oxford Theatre Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Of next week.
Harpo learned to play on a harp
whidh was handed down to him by
his grandmother.
He does everything wrong, even
to the extent Of toning the instru-
ment so that no other person ON
earth can play It.
Arthur Shattuck, distinguished
pianist, once told Harpo he was
potentially a master Of the first
rank If he would practice consist
emily.
This led the comedian to begin
harp lessons from a famous teacher
at the rate Of $40 a half hour.
Reporting for his first lesson, the
master told Harpo to play some
thing. Harpo did. The teacher turn
ed purple. The playing was bar
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-12
An Unusual Picture

Three people who played prom
inent parts in making the recent
Fox production, bad Girls" the
phenomenal success it was, have
contributed their talents to another
dramatic photoplay, sob Sister"
and judging from advance reports
on the picture, which will be at the
Oxford Theatre Sunday and Mon
day, they have all repeated, If not
exceeded, their work in the pre-
vious film.
They are James Dunn, Minna
Gombell and Edwin Burke.
James Dunn, who went to Holly
wood an unknown, and became an
overnight sensation with his por-
trayal Of Eddie in bad Girl'', plays
the leading male role, that of an
ace reporter for a large conserva-
tive metropolitan paper, opposite
Linda Watkins, who makes her
screen debut in the title role.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-11-12
U.S.. DEBT MORE
THAN$l,OOOEA
Experts Place Obligations
Public and Private at
Over SIPS Billion
MORE CUTS NEEDED
Mortgages On Homes Heavy
- Federal Government
Paying Big Toll

The gross debt Of the United
States amounts to more than $685.
000, 100000, an amount equivalent
to more than $1,000 for each man,
woman and child.
Current debt statistics, compiled
from federal and reliable private
sources, and from which are de-
rived the governments estimates,
divide the Indebtedness as follows.
Federal government ST, 1926, SOC, 657
State debts .-..-...-.-.-. 1900, 056, 622
Municipal ...............---..... 1861, 973, 215
Local ----..--.......-..-....... 11,106, 400, 900
Farm mortgages ........ 9,46S 500. 900
Mortgaged dwell
lings ...-.........-...--....... 22,5oo, zoo, 900
Corporated indebted
ness ,.......,....--.....,....... 42,s43, soo,57s
Debts of American
homes 1O.70O.O 1000. 900
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
Ex-HooSier Girls TO Face
Local PennSy Squad
in Clash Here Saturday

One of the feature basket pattrac-
tons of the season in Indianapolis
will be the appearance on Saturday
night of one of ChicagoS star girls
teams, the Pennsylvania railroads
general Office five. This squad is
coming to Indianapolis to meet the
Pennsylvania railroad girls quintet
Of the local division at the Pennsy
gym, on South State avenue, at
7:30 p. m.
Ann Sivak, Chicago forward, is a
sister of Butler university's star
miller and half-miler, Joe Sivak.
Margaret Fitzgerald and Amelia
Reuter-, also with the Chicago team,
are former Indianapolis girls. Venus
Goodin, Dina Pipes and Clarice Nc
Cracker are other former HOLSTERS
on the team. LuZeela Kelley is
coach of the Indianapolis Pennsy
team. The following girls will be
seen in the local lineup:
Louise Gardner, center; Mary Ogden, for
ward; Marie Hunt, forward; Margaret
Thiesing, floor guard: Mildred Spackie.
back guard, and AnabelIe Miller, forward.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
TRAVELLERS TO CHICAGO
ENJOY new 'HOOSIER' CAR
Like a Club on Wheels" They Say

Hundreds Of travellers have COM
mented enthusiastically upon the new
Club-Lounge Car operated by the
Monon Route on its famous Hoosier
Limited.
Designed and furnished like an ele-
CANT club room. this new car offers a
standard OF comfort that makes every
moment of ones trip enjoyable.
In the center are finely upholstered
sections for cards. Library and end
tables offer latest magazines and pc
riodicais Luxurious chairs and settees
Invite reading. conversation or loung-
ing in an atmosphere Of pleasing re-
dnement,
Smoking for Ladies
and Gentlemen
Combination ash trays and service
tables are spaced throughout the car
for the benefit Of smokers, both ladies
and gentlemen.
A radio Of rich tone brings patrons
the current news. deiIghtful music,
Gparkling snteTtainmank An excellent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
Mitt Champs
Go in Action

By United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Two world
boxing champions Christopher
(Bat) Battalino of Hartford, Conn,
ruler Of the featherweight division,
and Jack (Kid) Berg of England,
junior welterweight champion-will
display their wares tonight in bouts
at Chicago stadium.
Berg, an oddly as a champion In
that he Is willing to defend his hon
ors against all corners, will risk his
title against Goldie Hess of Califor-
MIA.
Battalino, a more cautious brand
of champion, has insisted that his
opponent, Eddie Shea of Chicago,
weigh in two pounds above the
featherweight limit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
BULLDOGS FACE STERN STRUGGLE
Young Joe Ford, City
Sports Star, Is Dead
Former Cathedral Athlete, a Freshman at Notre Dame,
SucCumbS After Emergency Operation
for Appendicitis

Joseph's hospital, South Bend, after
an emergency operation for appen-
dicitis.
Young Ford was 10 and was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael j.
Ford, 3540 North Capitol avenue,
indianapolis. His parents are in
South Bend.
Joseph was one of the finest ath-
letes ever produced at Cathedral
high school, and won letters in foot
ball, basketball and track. Last
fall his brother John played quarter
back at the indianapolis school.
Joseph was an end.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
H. S. Net Tits Tonight

Anderson at Logansport.
Button at Garrett
Columbus al Vincennes.
ConnersYille at Franklin.
Charlottesville at Upton.
Central (Eyansville) at Bosse Evans
illel.
Columbia City at Huntington.
Decatur at Central (Ft Waynel.
Delphi ct Washington EAST Chicago),
Frankfort at Lebanon.
Greencastle at Rushville
Greensburg at Greenfield
Hammond at Emerson (Gary),
Hagerstown at Richmond.
Ia Porte st Riley (South Bend.
Martinsville at Bloomington.
Mishawaka at Nappanee.
Mooresvtlle at Danville,
Monticello at Peru.
Muncie at Kokomo.
New Albany at Salem
Newcastle at Rushville.
Seymour at Mitchell.
South Side 1T. Wayne) at Angola,
Swayzee at Marion.
Tech (Hammondl at Crown Point,
Warren at Wabash.
Washington at Bedford.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
- 80 Snecinl

By Times Special
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Jan. 23.-The
campus Of the University of Notre
Dame was still today. The CHEEKY
shouts Of under-classmen were mis-
sing.
For today, young Joseph Ford
of indianapolis, former Cathedral
high school sports star, and a fresh
man at Notre Dame. died in St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

buffet service, Including soft drinks and
sandwiches, IS available ar all times.
The new Club-Lounge Car is easily
accessible TO parlor and dining car pa
irons OF the train. They are invited
to make use Of II free Of charge.
Monon the Shortest Route
The Monon is the shortest line be-
tween Indianapolis and Chicago. It is
equipped with Automatic Block So nails
and Automatic Train Stop-latest s.avel
safety deviceS-all the way.
When you travel between Indian
apolis and Chicago. do as most people
do; travel on the Monon and be assured
of the maximum In convenience, com
fort and safety.
Convenient Schedule
The Hoosier leaves Indianapolis each
evening at 500 o'clock and arrives in
Chicago at ESQ p. N. Southbound. It
leaves Chicago at 500 p. N. and arrives
in Indianapolis at ESQ p. m, stopping
st B6Hlevard station (3sth streetl In
each direction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
WESTERN STATE MANCHESTER
WEXTCAN ROxFR WINS

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. %
Eddie Cerda, Mexico, 1870, defeated
Pete Herman, Boston, 1341s, in an
eight-round bout here Thursday
night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
Thursday Basketball

COLLEGES
De Pauw, 10: Wabash Is
Indiana Central, So Hanover, a.
Franklin. SO: Indiana State Normal So.
western State Teachers. 40; Manchester.
Heidelberg, IS: Akron. 81.
Kansas. "a. Iowa State. o.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Washington l1noianapolisl freshmen, %;
Cathedral freshmen. II.
CireencRstle, 90; Rushville. "a.
Memorial (Evansyillel, IS; Reitz Evans
villel. IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
City H. S. Schedule


y MI THIS IUNIGHT
North Salem at Cathedral
Park School at Thorntown.
Central of Louisville at Attacks.
Tech gym.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
Rivals Tip
State Five
Western State Knocks Off
Manchester; In Shape
for Bulldogs.

Setting back Manchester college
handily Thursday night, Western
State Teachers of Kalamazoo,
Mich, gave Butler warning that it
will provide stern test in tonight's
fracas at the Bulldogs fieldhouse.
The two teams are scheduled to
clash at 8:15.
Western State coaSted to victory
over the Chesters and cone to IN
dianapolis in prime shape for the
Butler conflict. The Bulldogs have
completed a hard week Of practice
and Coach Tony Hinkle may spring
several new scoring combinations in
the encounter.
Western State won the Michigan
title last year and boasts of twenty
four victories in their last twenty
five starts. losing only to the Uni
versity of Michigan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
By Times Special

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind,
Jan. 23.-Western State Teachers Of
Kalamazoo, Mich, en- route to In
dianapolis for its game with Butler,
stopped off here long enough Thurs
day night to hand the Manchester
college netmen a 40 to 80 lacing.
The Teachers grabbed a 22-to-11
lead at the half and boosted it to
80 to IA early in the second period.
This done, they were content to ease
their way through the remainder of
the fray.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
GUS SONNENBERG VICTOR

By United Press
BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Gus Sonnen-
berg defeated Lee Wycoff of st.
Louis two out of three falls in the
main event of a wrestling card at
Boston arena Thursday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
BUTLER STAR IN MEET
Bert Nelson to Compete in MiIIrose
A. A. Games.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Bert Nell
son, Butler university star, will
compete in the Millrose A. A. games
here FEB. 7. Nelson is credited with
the American record for high
Jump from dirt take-off indoors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23
The Unseen Value That Makes =
The New Ford % Fine Car

Large number Of
ball and roller bearings reduces
friction and UeGr and giUes
greater reliability and economy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

You step into the new Ford, press your foot the
starter and away YOU go. Smoothly, evenly it carries
you along your way, for many thousands of lilies
each year. You have fear of mechanical trouble
and you accept its good performance a matter of
course. You have confidence that it will serve you
faithfully and well under all conditions.
Though you may never lift the hood of your
car. it is interesting to know some of the reasons
for the reliability of the Ford and its economy of
operation and upkeep. The extensive use of ball and
roller bearings is example of the quality that has
been built into it.
These ball and roller bearings-and there are more
than twenty of them In the new Ford-alIow moving
parts to smoothly and freely, thus reducing frc
lion and wear to a minimum. To you a owner,
this means smooth, quiet mechanical operation,
more speed and power, in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

This simple iIlustr0-
ton shows hOsS the
ball bearings in the
nea0 Ford nsininsise
friction BY reducing
the contact surface be-
tsOeen mOving parts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

As important as the number
of ball and roller bearings in
the new Ford is their adequate
size. and the manner in which
each type has been selected
for the work it has to do.
Ball bearings are used where
theirball-shaped construction
will give the greatest smooth
ness and efficiency. Roller
bearings are used wherever a
larger bearing surface is
needed to carry a heavier load.
The deciding factor as to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

GONE one wanted to know if I
- really meant everything said
about Bullet. If Shortridge had
another Bullet, Coach Ken Peter
man wouldn't have to worry much
about any one in the state. Heck
man is a beautiful forward. They
could use few more like him, too
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

And II Eddie" Of S. II. s. will sign
his full name sometime Til be more in
terested in what he has to say. No,
he didn't get violent. He Just wanted 10
nay he was glad I took Tech, because
shortridge is going to take the Green,
too. Your letter, Eddie, is about the five
thousandth 1 have received in my time
that has been anonymous. 1t would bore
you bit, too, wouldn't it Ed?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-23

creased gasoline mileage.
greater durability and longer
life.
The function of the bal, and
roller bearings of the new Ford
is similar to that of the Jewels
in a watch. Since they are
placed at every point in the
chassis where they are needed
TO prevent friction, the new
Ford may be called a fuII-jew-
eled car, in the same sense that
a fine watch is fulI-jeweled.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
Temporary Increase in Taxes Due
As Necessary to Balance 1888 Budget

The Budget for the fiscal
year beginning July / next, af-
ter allowing for some increase
of taxes under the present laws
and after allowing for drastic IS
reduction in expenditures, still
indicates a deficit of $1,417,-
100000. After offsetting the
statutory debt retirements this
would indicate an increase in
the national debt for the fiscal
year 1888 of about 1921, 10000
Several conclusions are in
evitable. We must have in
sistent and determined reduc-
ton in Government expenses.
We must face a temporary
increase in taxes. Such increase
should not cover the whole
of these deficits or it will re-
tard recovery. We must par
TALLY finance the deficit by
borrowing.
It is my view that the
amount of taxation should be
fixed SO as to balance the
Budget for 1888 except for the
statutory debt retirement.
Such Government receipts
would assure the balance of the
following years budget includ-
ing debt retirement.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
Recommendations In
Presidents Message

Insistent and determined reduction in Government
expenses
Temporary increase in taxes, imposed solely as
emergency measure, terminating definitely two years
from July l, next.
Authorization for subscription by Treasury Department
of further capital to Federal land banks be retired
provided in original act.
Some method to make available quickly to depositors
portion of their deposits IN closed banks assets of
such banks may warrant.
Establishment of system of home loan discount banks.
Establishment of emergency reconstruction corporation
berate full strength of nations resources similar to
War Finance Corporation.
Regulation changes to permit railroad consolidation.
Lessening of severity Of rigid antitrust laws.
Provision against jobless distress by public appeal and
action of local instead of through direct
indirect dole.
No further expenditures for veterans relief.
Reorganization Of Federal departments and consolida
on of administrative functions to eliminate overlap and
waste.
Transfer of functions of Shipping Board to Department
of Commerce
Reorganization of building and construction activities
of government.
Rigid immigration laws and strengthening Of deporta-
ton regulations.
No general congressional tariff revision.
Decrease of armament and reductions in expenditures
of Army and Navy.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08

mend to the Congress an ex-
tension during emergencies of
the eligibility provisions in the
Federal reserve act. This state
ment was approved by a repre-
sentative gathering of the mem.
berS of both Houses of the Con.
gress, including members of the
appropriate committees.
It was approved by the Off
cials of the Treasury Depart.
ment. and I understand such
an extension has been approved
by a majority of the governors
of the Federal Reserve banks.
Nothing should be done which
would lower the safeguards of
the system.
The establishment of the
mortgage-discount banks herein
referred to will also contribute
to further reserve strength in
the banks wi;yhout initiation.
Our people have q right to
q banking system in which
their deposits shall be safe
guarded and the flow of credit
less subject to storms.
The need Of q sounder sys.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08

ing June 30 last we incurred a
deficit of about 1908. 100000,
which included the statutory
reduction of the debt and rep
resented an increase of the
national debt by $616,O00,0OO.
OF this, however, $153, 200, 900
is offset by increased cash bal
anceS.
In comparison with the fiscal
year 1923 there is indicated a
fall in Federal receipts for the
present fiscal year amounting
to $1,683, ,O0O, 900, of which ST.
O34,000,O00 is in individual and
corporate income taxes alone.
During this fiscal year there
will be an increased expendi-
ture, as compared to 1928, on
veterans of $255, 100000. and
an increased expenditure on
construction work which may
reach $500, ,0OO,O0O Despite
large economies in other direc-
tions, we have an indicated
deficit, including the statutory
retirement of the debt, of $2,-
123,0O0,O0O and an indicated net
debt increase of about $1,711,-
600. 900.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08

It is my further view that
the additional taxation should
be imposed solely as an erner-
gency measure terminating def
nitely two years from July /
next. Such a basis will give
confidence in the determina-
: tion of the government to
stabilize its finance and will
assure taxpayers of its temper
ary character.
I recommend that the Con-
gress authorize the subscription
by the Treasury of further
capital to the Federal land
banks to be retired as provided
in the original act, or when
funds are available, and that
repayments of such capital be
treated as a fund available for
further subscriptions in the
same manner.
1t is urgent that the banks
be supported so as to stabilize
the market values of their
bonds and thus secure capital
for the farmers at low rates.
that they may continue their
services to agriculture and that
they may meet the present stu
alton with consideration to the
farmers.
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
Quick Legislation for the Releasing
Of Deposits in Closed Banks Needed

A method should be devised
to make available quickly to
depositors some portion of their
deposits in closed banks as the
assets of such banks may war
rant.
Such provision would go far
to relieve distress in a multi
tude of families, would stabilize
values in many communities,
and would liberate working cap
ital to thousands OF concerns.
I recommend that measures
be enacted promptly to accom-
pliSh these results and / suggest
that the Congress should con-
slider the development of such
a plan through the Federal Re
serve Banks.
I recommend the establish
ment of a system of home-loan
diScout banks as the necessary
companion in our financial
structure of the Federal Re
serve Banks and our Federal
Land Banks.
On October 6, issued a
Statement that ] should recon-
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
HIGHER TAXES, RAIL RELIEF;
AID To BANK KERS URGED

strength and thus elimination
of competitive building also i'm
plies for ourselves the gradual
expansion of the deficient cata.
gories in our Navy to the par
ties provided in those treaties.
However, none of the other ma
tions, parties to these agree
ments, Is today maintaining
the full rate of construction
which the treaty size of fleets
would imply.
The banks in the South have
co-operated with the Farm
Board in creation of a pool
for the better marketing Of
accumulated cotton. Growers
have been materially assisted
by this action.
To meet our domestic emer-
gencies in credit and banking
arising from the, reaction to
acute crises abroad the Ma
tional Credit Association was
set up by the banks with re-
sources of $500, 100000 to sup
port sound banks against the
frightened Withdrawals and
boarding.
It is giving aid to reopen
solvent banks which have been
closed. Federal officials have
brought about many beneficial
unions of banks and have en-
ployed other means which have
prevented many bank closings.
AS result of these measures
the boarding Withdrawals which
had risen to over $3.50, ,000. 900
per week after the British
crisis have substantially ceased.
The major economic forces
and weaknesses at home and
abroad have now been exposed
and can be appraised, and the
time is ripe for forward action
to expedite our recovery,
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
81, 100, 600, 900 Taken From u. S. Banks
Remains to Return TO Circulation

One phase of the credit situ-
alton is indicated in the banks.
During the past year banks,
representing 3 per cent of our
total deposits. have been closed.
A large part of these failures
have been caused by Withdrawals
for boarding, as distinguished
from the failures early in the
depression whose weakness due
to mismanagement was the
larger cause of failure. Despite
their closing, many of them will
pay in full. Although such with
drawals have practically ceased,
yet $1,1O0,000,OO0 of currency
was previously withdrawn which
has still to return to circulation.
This represents a large reduc-
ton of the ability of our banks
to extend credit which would
otherwise fertilize industry and
agriculture.
The situation largely arises
from an unjustified lack of con-
fidence. We have enormous vol
umes of idle money or working
capital-we need to put what we
have to work.
During the fiscal year end
The Washington times., 1931-12-08
Flags Waste, Urges Coordination,
Asks Shipping Boards Transfer

Board exercises large administra-
tive functions independent of
the Executive. These admins
trative functions should be
transferred to the Department
of Commerce, in keeping with
that single responsibility which
has been the basis of our gov
ernmental structure since it's
foundation.
I recommend that all build
ing and construction activities
of the Government now carried
on by many departments be
consolidated into an independ-
ent establishment 'Nunder the
President to be known as the
Public Works Administration"
directed by a public works ad
ministrator.
Wages and standards Of liv-
ing abroad have been materially
lowered during the past year.