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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

have real beer ano such wine o1 nllnfe |n hsr bounty bsssows aud ws shall begin 70 rt-
 gain the ground that has been lost through an experiment that never should have been
 undertaken" Almost any citizen would agree with this viewpoint It is that of an unprejudiced man or woman. Laws have never been able to control the appetites of any peoples. Custom dictates that man shall be temperate SO far as his conscience and taste permit. Who are we in the United States that we should try to do what no other group has ever been able to do! When we get rid of the 1 8th Amendment. We shall have accomplished something worth while.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Personal Health Service
 (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygieue. not disease diagnosis Or treatment, wili be answered by pr Brady. Address him. care of tine Democrat sendins stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

In case you are fond of statistics il. may interest you to know that in l93l there were 4l6,000 canaries imported into the United States. And this in spite of the depression. Incidentally we imported 39,. 13l quail in l93l: l7.602 parrots; and 6,l7l monkeys. All of which goes to prove that somebody in the country has money to spend Perhaps next year the motto of the Hartz Mountains canary producers will be roller" or chopper" in every home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Congress faces the difficult task of bal ancing its budget by collecting the money from l25,oo0,000 people who can't balance their own budgets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

The New Zealand government'a e building subsidy has caused tn- creased activity in the ccuntry'a building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 454 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Business needs gyroscope stabilizer and the revolving gold dollar does not seem to serve the purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
I'd sMILEs TME THIxo.

"A SMILES TIFF THING. Good evening.
 LITTLE FELLOW Pink little nose.
 It's time for bed. Soft little clothes,
 Now run ahead. Brief little prayers.
 A hug and a kiss. Don't go down stairs At a time like this. For Santy is coming. He'll arrive very soon. To you he is bringing Toys and balloon. Tell Junior. Muvver. Who's Santy Claus. Is Sandman his brother. Will he bring me dogs? don't want to sleep. 1 want to choose. The toys which I'll keep And never shall lose. 'Ho hum, Muvver sings That Christmas song, hear the bells ring Ho hum ding. dong Sweet little mouth. It smiles in its sleep, Dreaming about
 The Babe and the Sheep. Bout trains that. will run. And never pause. But he dreams most of one That big Santy Claus.
 -ADA,
 Ansonia.
 o-O--0 Washington's famous cherry trees won't blossom till spring, but democrats are already for the plums to fall.
 o--O--o The number of New Years resolutions will perhaps be cut ten per cent, due to the depres- sion.
 o-O-o The cheapest way to cure Q cold seems to be buying out the fever.
 o--O--o Tn 800 years population will be so large, says a doctor, that there hardly will be standing room for mankind. A good excuse for doctors then to be late for office hours.
 O--O---o It isn't the traffic light that's green at collision. but the auto drivers.
 GOO
 LINES The lives of ayiators, Are pcrilOus no doubt. To-day . flyer takes the air, Tomorrow, counted out.
 o-O-o The person with sharp features can generally be depended upon to make cutting remarks.
 O--O--O The drys claim that 2.75 per cent beer Is Intoxicating. But is 1t invigorating?
 o-O-o A chap went into the congress sional gallery yesterday and waved D loaded gun. Merely thought himself big shot, suppose.
 o-O--o
 SEASONAL RHYME If you fall
 It's not n pity,
 Provided you can
 Sue the city. The drys are bringing up their speak, alluding to the bishop.
  The vets wanted beer by Christmas. But Christmas is satisfied with Santy Claus.
 o-O--o Golden Rule week is grand idea providing they'll decide to rule out everything that isn't golden.
 o-O--o Dreams are merely sum- beams of the night.
 o-O--O Santa Claus is the only chap in he world who can wear red kntck- CTS and get away with 1t.
 o-O--O
 so IT GOES Watching the tide, As 1t ebbs and flOws.. Where 1t starts and ends, Nobody knows.
 o-O--o Snow is like a white shirt, not 70 good a couple of days after.
 O-O-0 Memories are beautiful pie lures, hanging on the walls of human hearts.
 O-O-O The helping hand is greater than he tripping foot.
 O-O---O Wonder if the states col- lected any 'gas" tax from poli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
IT WAS EVER THUS

Saniy gets more letters, At Christmas time. 'tis true, Than any other single ehaps I guess you know it, too.
 o-Q-o Jood night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Santy Claus is coming, With books and other things, Leap year girlics page him, '.HOw about those rings?" o-O---O The Christmas face Is always wreathed in smiles.
 O-O-O
 Many a boxing exhibition be- comes an imposition.
 O-O--O If you're short-weighted on an ounce of precaution, the same may happen on the pound of cure.
 O-O--0
 Minds are always bright when fired with ambition.
 O--O--O Wheat cakes are merely pan cakes with a restaurant complex.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
CHINESE PIRATES
OPENLY DEFY LAW
"Trade" a Flourishing One
in Eastern Waters

The fine art of buccaneering as
practiced by the sea wolves of south
China may lack much of the romance
and glamor of the days of the Span
ish Main, but the principle is exactly
the same. Blood is spilled, ships are
! captured by the dozens and hundreds
of captives carried off for ransom.
In many respects, the Chinese buc-
cancer is more crafty, more cold
blOoded individual than the Captain
Kidds of yore. Afraid of nothing ex-
cept possibly a bath, he pursues his
calling with methodical boldness and
today, as centuries ago, spreads ter
ror and death among the ships plying
the South China seas.
Bias bay, about 60 miles from
HOngkOng, almost within the range
of British guns, is the stronghold of
the pirate gangs. Almost continual
warfare has been conducted against
them for five decades, but they still
carry on. Braving battleships and
submarines, even airplanes, they
sally forth in their little junks, seize
a merchantmen, kidnap a few Chinese
and return to their base where they
appear to live the lives of simple and
harmless fishermen.
In the last ten years, an average
of three foreign ships a year have
been pirated in Bias bay territory.
How many Chinese ships and junks
have been seized is not known, but it
is safe to presume that the total runs
into three figures annually. Until
recently little resistance was offered
by the ships officers and piracy was
considered by the Chinese a fairly
safe trade to follow.
In the case of foreign vessels all
piracies are committed by men pos
ing as passengers. The danger would
be too great to risk staging an attack
by the sea, although that method
proved effective in the days of sail
Ing ships.
With supplies of arms and ammu-
milton smuggled aboard and the ship
well out at sea, the pirates, usually
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

In the steerage, attack the crew at
given signal from the leader. One
group attacks the bridge and seizes
the captain, another the engine room,
while third covers the passengers
at pistols point and keeps them from
interfering.
After the ship has been captured,
the pilot is ordered to steer for a
point of land where comrades of the
pirates are waiting. In the mean
time, the passengers are robbed of
their valuables, those to be taken
captive lined up on the deck and
bound, while the ships stores are re-
lieved of all articles that can be
conveniently handled.
The chief reason that piracy is al
lowed to continue in South China is
that the British authorities are more
or less powerless to conduct an ex-
peditiOn on a big scale without in
fringing on Chinese sovereign rights.
Although the Chinese authorities
themselves have admitted their in
ability to deal with the buccaneers,
they have refused many times to CO.
perate with the British in any effort
to punish the freebOOters.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

detachable cuffs with a tiny mum
achieve a winsome ensemble. For
evening capes of white ermine top
many black or rich toned velvet
gown or wrap.
Due to the flair for spotted furs
which is so outstanding at present
many of the handSomest daytime
costumes are trimmed with leop.
ard. A luxurious collar of leopard
trims the attractive suit of brown
wool, as pictured in the oval. Brown
and yellow, so smart, just now, is
cleverly harmoniZed throughout this
ensemble. A smart topcoat of the
same brown wool also with a col
lar of leopard accompanies this suit
as protection when the thermome
ter takes an unexpected drop.
If there is one type Of costume fash.
ion that is high spotting more than
another these days it is the lavishly
furred two-piece suit. To make
these costumes perfectly comfort.
able for winter wear the jackets
or longer coats, as the case may be
are warmly interlined. The unique
arrangement of the fur especially
on the sleeves and in border eff.
feet or by way of accessories such
as muffs, scarfs and even belt and
bag novelties, makes these suit modes
of endless interest. 1t adds to the
picture that the woolens trimmed In
these sumptuous furs are SO superb
ly colorful.
Reds and wine tones are espe
cially popular in the suit and coat
realm and their color glory is great
ly enhanced with contrasting dark
furs, sealskin and black astrakhar
being in high favor.
(6. 1881. Western Newspaper Union)
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Named After Famous Spa

Magnesium sulphate came into use
during the Seventeenth century in
consequence of the Epson spa in
England, which became famous as a
watering place and health resort
about 1910, wrote Charles H. LAVAL
in -Four Thousand Years of Phar-
macy Later in the same century
DR.. Friedrich Hoffman found the wa
ters of the Seidlitz spring in Ger
many to contain magnesium sulphate
and so the terms Epson salt and
Seidlitz salt were used to designate
this same substance long before its
composition had been established.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Paris Narrowing Lines
Of Evening Silhouette

Any woman who is going to let
herself go and get a new evening
dress that will have a style future
must take into account the narrow
ing of the lines that Paris lays down
for the evening silhouette. The
newest frOcks that all the most fash
ionable women are wearing here
aren't quite as narrow as the old
time pencil silhouette, but. girls,
they're mighty close to it.
The 1882 evening line differs
from the pencil line in one i'm
portant degree. 1t doesn't end at
the knees, but widens there in an
unObtrusive way and goes right on
down to the floor. This kind of
skirt has replaced the one that be-
gan to get wide from the hip-line or
just below. For one thing, it takes
a lot more wearing, because it
makes a certain slenderness obliga-
tory.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
OLD-WORLD CHARM
GIVEN BY FRILLS

There probably never has been a
season that has seen as many
dresses, for day or evening, so pien-
tifully beruffled.
Women of slim figure delight in
them, but, unfortunately, it is often
women of ample girth who wear
them. But a svelte form garbed in
a frock that shows tier on tier of
crisp ruffles is certainly a charming
sight
There is an Old-world charm
about such a frOck that is quite ir-
fesistible and makes US realize why
the bellies of yesteryear generally
had more than their share of ro-
nance, despite the absence of auto
mobiles and the presence of severe
duennaS and chaperons.
Showing also are afternoon frocks
with heaps of tiny pleated ruffles.
an extremely effective form of trim
ming on an afternoon frock.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Rapid Printing of Braille

Reading matter for the blind has
not been generally available for the
reason that under the older system
of Braille printing it was necessary
to make every dot by hand, so that
reading matter for the blind was not
only scarce, but often prohibitory in
price. A great advance in this mat
ter is in a recently invented rotary
press for the printing of Braille type
which has been installed at the Ma
tional Institute for the Blind in Lon
don. Sixteen thousand pages of
Braille reading material are being
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Charm of Guatemala

Guatemala is the most populous
of Central American republics, hav-
ing more than 100000 population
in an area of 1920 square miles
1t is a land of mountains and val
leys with the exception of narrow
strip of lowlands along the sea
coasts.
Guatemala City is the largest
community of Central America, hav-
ing 10000 Inhabitants. Quaint and
Latin in it's atmosphere, it has been
called a bit of old Seville. Once
outside the fine modern hotel, the
visitor might easily imagine himself
in the heart of Old Spain.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

this season. AS to the furs which
enhance smart coats, suits and en-
Sembles, they are not only in them
selves out of the ordinary, but they
are handled in most unusual and in
teresting ways. A characteristic fea-
lure OF the more vOguish costumes
In this winters style panorama is
that of the little fur capelet which
is interpreted in endless versions.
The frock of dark green wool
crepe, to the right in the illustra-
tion, is strikingly enhanced with a
separate capelet of mOleskin, fea-
turing a high neckline and fastened
at the shoulder with large green
ball buttons. Black patent leather
oXfordS with close rows of ecru
stitching together with a stunning
patent leather bag add chic with
this costume. The presence of these
patent leather accessories should be
regarded as a very significant fact
as they confirm the report that pat
ent leather footwear and trimmings
are scheduled to play an important
role this spring.
Speaking of these little detach-
able fur capeS which are the rage
just now, they are not only emf
nently good looking, but the fact
that they are so thoroughly practi-
cal gives them added prestige. A
cape such as the one pictured can
be worn most any time and with
most every costume. Every type of
fiat fur is being employed in the
fashiOning of these chic little shoul-
der wraps, those of astrakhan.
broadtail or else dyed lapin being
most numerous. Sealskin having
again come into its own is especially
smart for these capes. Often deep
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
No Chance

Her car had been parked beside
a fire hydrant for three hours. AS
she unlocked the door and got in,
a policeman who had been waiting
for the culprit to appear sauntered
over and remarked:
"I've been waiting a long time for
you. What's your name?"
She smiled her sweetest, and as
she put her foot on the starter, re-
piled: 1T wouldn't do you any good
if | told you. You look a nice boy,
but my husband is about twice your
size and very Jealous"
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
When Man Strikes Twelve

When a man is thirty years old, an
investigation has shown, he is at the
peak of his physical strength. Wom-
an passes the peak a year or two
sooner.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Social Bellwethers

Newedd-I wonder why it is we
can't save anything?
Mrs. Newedd-It's the neighbOrs,
dear; they are always doing some
thing we can't afford.-Tit-Bits
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

Coming events cast their shadows
before, which in this instance means
that the stunning patent leather
footwear which has lately made its
appearance on the style horizon is
a prologue to that which is to be for
spring. Belts and bags in patent
leather are also included in the fore
cast. Black patent leather sandles
with silver gray straps and a very
narrow patent leather belt give a
style accent to this frock of dark
green with crepe. The scalloped out
line gives a pretty finish to the
edges. The vest is Of white stiff
ened chiffon trimmed with tiny
pearl buttons. A touch of white
galyak enlivens the black felt beret.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
In Plaid

For women, as a final touch of
sophistication, what could be bet
ter than a large handkerchief of
plaid chiffon? These also come in
silk.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

One can be deeply interested in art,
literature and science if his income
will take care of itself.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Just So

I'm France, the city of Grasse leads
in perfumery."
"a real community scenter."
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

Nothing matters much-personally
if you look ahead 100 years.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

turned out in an hour, a speed five
times greater than has ever before
been possible.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

1T is a most fas-
L. cinating get-to-
g e [ h r program
which handsome
ly cOlorful wooden
weaveS and in
triguing furs are
staging for win
ter. This idea of
C o m p | e m e n t.
ing novel woolens
in warm ruddy
cOlorings W i t h
spectacular furs is
being played up
for all it is worth
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08
Born in Tree, Dies at 1O3

Sarah Ann Ayres, who was born in
hollow tree in the Richmond dis
trict 1O3 years ago, has just died at
Hobart, Tasmania. Her father was
one hundred at his death. Mrs. Ayres
had nine sons and seven daughters,
all of whom are living. She also left
70 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchil-
dren and two great-great-grandchil-
dren.-London Mail
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-01-08

There can be no Christianity where
there is no charity.-Colton.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19
R. D. M'PHERRIN'S
BROTHER EXPIRES
AT Los ANGELES

Older residents of Imperial Valley
were grieved today to learn of the
death of Paul H. McPherrin, broth
er of Attorney Roy d. McPherrin
of this city, at his home in Los An
geles yesterday after an illness of
six months.
The deceased was well known in
the valley having come here in
1900 when the first settlers were
arriving. He engaged in survey and
reclamation work here for a year
with C. r. Rockwood's and main
tanned his interest in the valley
throughout the remainder of his
life, being associated with his
brother in the ownership of the
McPherrin ranches.
Removing to Los Angeles in 1902,
he engaged in the practice of law
in that city and was prominent
in the affairs OF his profession un-
til illness forced his retirement.
He was born in Clarindo, Iowa,
in 1876 and is survived by his Wild
ow. Lulu c. McPherrin, a daugh-
ter, Frances, who graduated in June
from U. S. c., a sister, Mrs. Ellis
c.. Yarnell, of Redondo Beach, and
two brothers, Arthur j. McPherrin
of Los Angeles and Roy D. Nc
Pherrin of this city. He was
member of the Jonathan club of
Los Angeles, the Masonic blue
lodge, Scottish Rite and Shrine.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
the Paul G.. Robinson funeral par
lors, 10ol West Washington, Los
with burial in Forest Lawn
Members of the family, including
Roy McPherrin, were at the bed
side when. the end came. Attorney
who is a candidate for
judge, interrupted his pre-
primary campaign several times to
visit his brother when it was be-
lieved the end was near and since
the election has spent most of his
time in Los Angeles to be with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19
Jail Has Own
Barber Shop

Hardly any of the trade coming
his way will be of the transient
variety, but G. M. Blackfoot is reas-
onably sure of a steady business in
his newly equipped barber shop, for
the shop is within the county jail,
and caters exclusively to the ton
serial needs of prisoners.
Until recently Blackfoot had to
be satisfied with a stool and a pair
of shears as he clipped the hair of
fellow prisoners, but today the bar
ber shop is complete, with regu-
lation chair and other equipment.
Stanley Albright of Westmorland
donated the barber chair, while
proceeds of shaves and haircats
went into other furnishings and
equipment. The chair and equip
ment will remain at the jail, for
the benefit of other Jail BARRIERS
when Blackfoot's sentence is served
and he is released.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19
Re0pens
AS Management
And Men Agree

Fox Imperial airdome was re-
opened last night after being
closed two nights due to a dis
agreement between the theatre
management and machine opera
tors.
A conference held yesterday de-
yeloped a satisfactory agreement
after it was discovered that the
trouble was really a misunder-
standing, according to Manager
John De Paoli, and all concerned
expressed satisfaction that a set
tlemenS had been reached.
Tiger Shark, a thrilling story
of the tuna fishing fleet at San
Diego, win be repeated again to-
night. Starring Edward c.. Robin
sin, this film holds a peculiar in
terest to valley residents who are
familiar with the operations of
the great tuna fishing industry.
Robinson is seen in the role of
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19
Daily Bouquets
Cause Divorce

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 10. UP
Bouquets of flowers, which her
husband sent her daily at her
office, caused her dismissal, Mrs.
Vena NJ. Miller, So, testified in her
divorce trial here
Her employers argued that If
her husband could afford such eX-
pensive tokens of his affection,
she did not need the position, Mrs.
Miller's counsel said
To her plea that her husband
quit his job as a railroad engineer
in order to have her support him,
counsel for Miller said the hus-
band had been discharged be-
cause he had stopped the crack
train he was running at a farm
house to purchase a pound of
butter.
Mrs. Miller was granted the de-
cree.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19
Burglars Remove
Safe From Office

Possibly chagrinned at their i'll
fortune September 6 when a bur-
plary Of the Shell Oh company
service station main office at First
and Main streets netted no loot,
burglars last night returned to the
office. carrying off floor
safe containing S81 in cash. S140
IN scrip and checks of considerable
value
Sheriff George L. Campbell ac-
companied by W. E. Capps of the
city police force. early this morn
ing recovered S34 in cash. saga rs in
checks and Sl40 in scrip where the
safe had been opened in a corn
field north of the railroad tracks.
Footprints Of the burglars were
traced from the service station to
the corn field. Apparently in
hurry. the thieves had overlooked
some cash and all the checks and
scrip. after forcing the safe open
with a sledge hammer. Nine keys
also were recovered.
The floor safe. which was set
into the concrete Of the floor. was
undermined by the burglars, who
dug in from outside. also obtain
ing entrance 10 the inside of the
office by breaking a window. Break
ing the safe out of the concrete,
the burglars carried it off bodily
Nothing else of value was missing
The floor safe was overlooked
September 6 when the service sta
ton was entered the first time. A
large safe, which had been left open
on that occasion, was ransacked,
and records were scattered about
the office, but nothing was taken.
Police said the burglars probably
were frightened off before getting
an opportunity to investigate the
floor safe.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-09-19

the hot mixture and the vanilla
pour into a creased baking dish
set in a pan of hot water, and bake
in a moderate oven 1850 degrees F.
for about an hour, or until the pud-
ding is firm in the center. Serve
hot with plain or whipped cream.
Date Pie
2 cups milks
2-3 cup pitted dates
2 eggs
Il teaspoon salt
Nutmeg
Cook dates with milk twenty
minutes in top part of double boil
er. Strain and rub through sieve,
then add eggs and salt. Pour into
unbaked. pie shell. Bake in hot
oven for 10 minutes, then reduce
heat and bake in medium oven un-
til knife inserted comes out clean.
Sour Cream Cookies
(Three dozen cookies)
cup brown sugar
Il cup butter
l egg beaten
y cup sour cream
y teaspoon salt
2 cups pastry flour
y teaspoon nutmeg
y teaspoon cinnamon
y teaspoon soda
teaspoons baking powder
l cup chopped nuts
Cream soft butter and sugar to-
gether; add beaten egg, add nuts.
Sift together all dry ingredients
and add to mixture alternately with
cream. Mix we'll and drop by tea
spoonsful on creased baking sheets.
Bake in a hot oven of 400 degrees
F. for Is minutes.