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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

Connecticut democrats who contributed to the 1928 campaign fund showed that they were in favor of prohibition referen- dunn figures just revealed by Chairman Raskob prove. They show that 9S per cent of the democratic contributors favor sub- mission of the 9th amendment to the peo- pie for referendum vote. Only II per cent of the contributors thought that the democratic platform could successfully ig- nore the prohibition issue. Of course, that really isn't news Connecticut must be ranked in the category of those states def- nitely wet. Furthermore the state never did ratify the 9th amendment, which aetu- ally doesn't mean much, since we subscribed to the general dry sentiment by creating state enforcement act. The question still remains though, shouldn't states like Con- necteut be permitted to decide whether or not they shall sell manufacture or import within their boundaries intoxicating liquors with out having state thousand miles away de- eide our course in that action? We ask you, shouldn't they'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

Representative Sol Bloom must be burn ing up the wires between Washington and New York right now. Poor old Sol Ever since Congress gave him full charge of the plans for nation wide observance of George Washington's bicentennal anniver- sary Sol has been buster than the proverbial bee Qncidentally science has long since disproved this once popular theory of busy bees). The genial representative from New York city has gone to great pains to make l932 memorable one in American history. He has educated the American public to the point where it actually believes that the year won't start until February 22. Seriously speaking he has done good job of his eharmanship. America is Washington con seious and becoming more so as Georges natal day approaches. However. it remained for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city to strike a blow at all Sols planning and eheming Not a deliberate one. you know. Everybody who has opened 2 school history book remembers that famous painting of Emanuel Leutze. entitled. Washington Crossing the Delaware" As work of art it isn't SO much Nobody ever said it was. lt may not be SO accurate from a ssieorfie point of view either. But is strikes q responsive chord in the hearts of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
YES WE USED 1O
Editor of The Democrat:

Editor of The Democrat:
 l often stop and wonder what has gotten into Americans to-day. What has become of, say let's call him, the good old Yankee Amerl- can, who irrespective of what lodge he might be affiliated with, if he did not like the way things were going, took the bull by the horns and said so. Once upon q time 1t was not uncommon to speak right out In open meeting. To-day everything Is said before the meet ing and voted so accordingly. Is this in accordance with the orig inal idea of free speech, or more like Russian propaganda? No one to-day has the courage or else cares to offer kick even when he Is kicked.
 Take for instance tho present rumblings about President Hoover, Andrew Mellon and others in whom this nation have put their trust. Some fair, courageous congressman have come out fat-footed and said what they honestly believed about these gentlemen. But the rank and file of the people have sat back horror-stricken because anyone dared to criticize the presi- dent or some banker or other. Why Is this, ] ask? Is a president or banker sacred person be- cause they have been elected to that position? Why isn't 1t just as possible for either to be found wanting as any other human nor tai, end if so, told about 1t at least7
 No, I can't see why President Hoover just because he was fortu- nate enough to be elected is above reproaeh. The nations in a bad jam and 1t looks suspiciously as if MT Hoover was not big enough to handle it. I'm a republican. voted for Hoover, but never will again and would vote to retire him tomorrow if the thing were pos sible. We have too much of this pride in America to-day that ev- erything must be right because 1t is so-and-so. It isn't any more so to-day than years ago when a spade was called spade and a man given his just dues irrespec- tive of his button, lodge or bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
(NEA Service Writer)

Washington--The national capi- | tai, where national relief measures are threshed out and where all manner of people have been pour. ing their pleas and stories of dis tress, appears to be the nearest normal and most hopeful of Amer ica's large cities in the third year of depression.
 Washington, in fact, looks for- ward to 1882 with some assurance that 1t will bring an actual local boom. Already, according to an assertion by Congressman Garber of oklahoma in a farm relief speech, 1t is "in the lap of luxuri- GUS prosperity as compared with every other section of the coun- try"
 There has been some unemploy- ment here, but it isn't very nos ticeable. It is in considerable part due to the migration of unem- ployed workers who come here looking for jobs whlch they usual- ly don't find.
 Business men here bowed thank fully to tho old year as it passed out and seized the new one joyful ly. For this is the year of the George Washington Bicentennial celebration, which they estimate will bring trek of 6,000,000 vis- itors before 1t is over. They expect about 100000 convention delegates to attend Q record number of 130 conventions--and everyone knows that convention delegates spend good money.
 The tourist business here is fair- ly steady, anyway, and if 1t didn't show It's customary increase last year 1t didn't fall off greatly, either. The railroads, one Is told, brought about 100000 visitors who are estimated to have spent about $3O apiece while in town.
 Commodity prices have come down, 50 nearly everybody's pur- chasing power has increased. Com merce and industry have suffered elsewhere. but here they have not felt any serious effects. Commer- cially, the city feeds off the big federal payroll, tho tourist trade, the large amount of private wealth concentrated here and the many persons--such as correspondent ts md lobbyists--who are here be- Ciust tuG government Ib TcTe.
 Tho federal payroll has in- creased in the last few years and there are now nearly 76,00O gov ernment employees here who earn nearly $175, 100000 year. Lately there have been proposals to cut federal salaries from 10 to 20 per cent, supported by such important gents as Senator Borah and Con- gressman Will Wood of Indiana, but 1t Is extremely doubtful whether any such legislation Is going to be passed. .I
 The private payroll is also large and hasn't suffered greatly. Near ly 5000 retail stores have an an- nual payroll of $44,000, 0,000, which is considerably added to by the fact that so many national organ izations maintain more or less elaborate headquarters here.
 The local boosters have in addi- ton to the slogan, "A Steady Fed eral Payroll" another: "A Place of Personal Wealth." sung to the same sweet music. Social life, the city's beauty and interest in na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
Foreign Trade

The foreign trade of the United States last year fell off $2,379, 9,000,000 from the year before, according to the Bureau of For eign and Democratic Commerce at Washing ton Of this loss S1 l8.000.000 were ex- ports and $96l 100000 imports. Thus, exports decreased about $450,000.000 more than imports. There has been an export drop of 35 per cent in two years.
 Other important trading countries show a similar situation, Their total foreign trade is geraty reduced. All of them want to sell more goods abroad, but they are all selling less than usual because they must buy in order to sell, and they do not want to buy other countries products. All are stifl- ing international trade by raising barriers against imports. All, sooner or later, will realize that they will have to lower these barriers in order to get outlets for their own products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
QUOTATIONS

Japan's latest moves against China are 8 challenge not only to China, but to the world.-Dr W.
 W. Yen, Chinese minister at Wash ington.
 Organized law enforcement has fought it out with organized crime
 and we have won. - Frank J.
 Loesch. president Chicago Crime Commission.
 I'm tired of making pictures.--
 Mary Astor. screen star. It will do no good to confine to mere words our efforts for peace.
 -Dr Nicholas Murray Butler. pres ident of Columbia U., and co-win- rer of Nobel Peace prize. The stage is always precarious
 and a little disreputable.-Ph
 Mcrivale, Broadway stage actor. There is not much fault to find with the present fashion In wom-
 ems dress-Dean Inge of St PauPs, London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
W ToyR2SAAY ToyR2SAA sS A,X9R4E9RMA2B4 GfR %G&k.

On Jan 8, 1918, President Will sen set forth Americas war aims in 0 memorable address before a joint session of congress.
 President Wilson's "A points" as conditions of peace were: CD open covenants of peace; (2) ab- solute freedom of navigation; (3) removal of economic barriers and establishment of equality of trade: (4) guarantees of reduction of ar maments; (5) impartial adjust trent of all colonial claims; (6) evacuation of all Russian territory: CD evacuation and restoration of Belgium; (S) all French territory freed and invaded sections re- stored and "wrong" done by Prus- sia to France in the matter of AL sace- Lorraine in 1871 lighted; (O roadjustment of the frontiers of Italy; G0) free, autonomous gov ernment for Austria Hungary. GID Rumanla. Serbia. Montenegro evacuated and occupied sectlons restored; (12D sovereign govern ment and security of life for Tur- key: (13) creation of an independ- cnt Polish state; GG formation of n general association of nations to guarantee political independ- cnce and territorial integrity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
At He National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
 | A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTF
By RODNEY BUTCHER

ton affairs, draws and keeps many millionaifes amongst us. Washing ton is the ninth city in population and the fourteenth in total proper ty value. A per capita average of $6S1.85 is spent per year in local retail stores, which Is $274.12 more than the average for the country. Twenty-four building and loan as- sociations reported an increase in resources from $80, ,000. .000 to more than $86,000,000 during 1931.
 But although there may be more public complacency in the capital than elsewhere. 1t isn't as if the government didn't know what kind of conditions prevail elsewhere. The treasury knows how income and profits have dropped. and the agriculture de- partment how farm prices arc way down. Tho labor department keeps track of unemployment. and the commerce department worries about business. Congress, thanks to itg own inquiries, it's visits home and thousands of letters from con- stltuents, Is fully aware of the fact that conditions here are in no sense typical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
In To-day's Mail What do think = Send all letters and communications your opinions to Editor of Waterbury Democrat.
WELL DONE MR BEECHER

Editor of the Democrat:-
 am glad to hear that there is one member of the city govern. ment who has the courage to speals what ho knows to be public ser- timent about daylight saving time, something which was introduced as q war measure and never was intended to last longer than when the conflict was over. It Is a rank injustice to working people to have to get out of bed before day break and hurry to work Il few hours and then spend the remain- der of the day idle. It is q grcnt hardship to housckeepers, an in- Justice to children who are dis turbed when they should be let sleep, flinders the farmer, and cannot possibly be of benefit to anybody, except q very small number of citizens who are mas tcrs of their own time and can re- main in bed as long as they please In the morning.
 Commissioner Bcecher intro- duced this matter at the meeting of the board of works and sug- gested that 1t be submitted to the people for a referendum. Of course all the members, including his honor the mayor, did not agree with Mir Beecher and there the matter rested. The working peo- pie would like to wipe 1t out at a referendum, but those who favor 1t because of the enjoyment they get out of the long evenings, know ing that they do not have to mark time with the factory whistles in the morning, do not want change. Daylight saving was voted down when it was submitted to the peo- pie in the shops here and in other places, but just the same 1t was put into affect and is being con- tinued regardless of the fact that it works a hardship to the masses. This is another instance of where the will of the few prevails and that of the many is ignored.
 l take off my hat to MT Beecher.
 -HOUSEKEEPER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
Here, There And Euery.Ohere

tons a month. The expansion plan Is based on the recent demand for this pie stuffing. which has ex- ceeded all records.
 Evidently there is something of a boom in the mincemeant indus try. And. an observer asks. what is to be the result of expanding production facilities to meet it? Perhaps. 1t Is answered, years of prosperity on q bigger scale for the little town of Crosswick. Or por- haps q period in which meat minr cers can ponder the lessons some other industriaiists have been learning the last two years,
 After all, 1t Is to the consumer that one must turn for the final word on thss matter. And it is doubtful if any regular consumer of mineemeat would coneede that there might he such thing as overproduction of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
TONS OF MINCEMEAT
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 Mincemeat. if you ask the aver age restaurant diner. is something to be considered--and appreciated by the morsel. To hear 1t spok- en of in terms of tons does not provoke him to envy only because such quantities of tastiness are ut terly incomprehensibie to him. He is not mincing matters when no says that mincIng meat seems to much of on art to be subjected to mass production.
 But cold facts, even about hot minee pic, must be faced. And the warm aroma of delight must for the moment give way to the brisk breeze of mineemeat statistics right ct . source of both. which is Cross wick, N. ]. from Creaswick that blew nobody any mipeement. And now it eomen bearing the news that production of the eslieacy in that New Jer. sey town ia to bs stepped ID te $50
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

Judge Raymond Baldwin, who was one of the outstanding wet propagandists in the 1891 Legislature is carrying on his legis- lative work. It may be recalled that his wet measure was one of the few that was finally approved At recent anti prohibition meeting in Fairfield county he declared that he was in favor of repeal of the national prohibition act and would work to that end. More power to you, Judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
OF ALL THINGS!

chariestop, S. CIV. w. Leitch, genial clerk in tho police chiefs office. is seriously considering talk. ing a memory course. Leitch ap' peared at his office as usual one day recently and went 10 work. He noticed few people were. ai work during tho m0rning--but T wasn't until noon that he realised he wasn't supposed to Do a4 wofi! either. It turned out Co Dc q legal holiday He promptly ned the ofiice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

those who read of that famous crossing. To make long story short. the painting has been consigned to the store room to make way for a newer collection. And that was sufficient to make Sols blood run cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
TT WAS EVER THUS

Politics, ob politics, It sure gives mo Q pain, They gO and chase tho tariff out And then it's in again. o-O-0 This completes our regular Fri. day evening program. It came to you ovsr DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Demo- crat, pioneer in this type Of news. paper work. We are signing of at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow at noon wtth ( special Saturday program. 0--O--O ueod night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining tO personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by pr Brady. Address him. care Of the Democrat sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
Good evening.
 o-O-o YOU DON'T SAY so
"A SMILES THE THING"

IOO OoN II 5fA Oo The girl on snow shoes. Doesn't travel very far, Till she reaches the magazine cover As this months rcignlng star. The age of reason is generally attributed to an era when the average person is decidedly unrea- sonable. o--O--o Governor Ritchie has an- nounced his candidacy for the democratic presidential nom- ination. "Get Rich With Ritchie" is the slogan. If he is beaten by some other aspir- ant, the tune will change to "Poor little rich little Ritchie."
 o-O-o Tho man who prates of single bliss would be the first to double up if he had the chance.
 o--O-o
 The Japanese are said to be inside China's great wall. And they're no wall flowers, once they get in.
 o--O--o It's strange, but true none the less. The average high single in bowling Is invariably held by @ married man.
 o--O---o
 DING DING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

Every time law-maker yells for more taxation the taxpayer yells for less expendi- ture And that contest will probably be a draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

German police have equipped trained pigeons with . strap cam. era which. wheH the bird e % the wing. snaps pictures ef enc ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

China has the last word about Man ehuria. She retires behind her Great Wall and stops buying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
DING, DING
Remove your hat
 And lisp q prayer, Here lies q cop,
 Snng Iiudarxypnr-

Remove your hat
 And lisp q prayer, Here lies q cop,
 Sans underwear.
 o--O-o The man who follows life, liber- ty and the pursuit of happiness Is generally pursued in turn by all three.
 o--O--O Then thcre was the dizzy sub-deb who talked about the great cumbersome bridge match, oh, oh.
 o--O--o The woman who sings to her hearts content is generally never contented.
 O-O--o When n city clicker marrles a COW girl it's safe enough to say he's roped in.
 O--O---o Barbor's itch in the ordinary sense, is merely the burning desire for fat tips.
 O---O--O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:07 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08

book. What the United States needs is return to that policy if it ever expects to put itself on a firm basis again.
 FREE THINKER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
Life packs Q wallOp, Amid its din, Sometimes we catch 1t On the chin.

Sometimes we catch 1t On the chin.
 O-O--O Long smocks serve to hide a multitude of shins.
 O-O--O When the bridge match is over they might try pea shooting contest and see if the newpa- pers fall for the stunt, they've certainly boobed it for some of the latest rackets.
 o-O--o A noted beauty expert says dish water will keep girls hands healthy and soft. He must have a few daughters at home.
 o---O-o The scales of justice seem pretty well scaled down these trying times.
 O-O-o Youth generally sows its wild oats by drinking plenty of corn whiskey.
 o--O--O Wisdom comes with years and goes with old age.
 O--O--o Rents now are idle. like the idle rich. Fresh coffee is in the bean and the makers seem to use the bean in advertising their stun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS saIIcyilc Acid Not Good Food

Piense tell me ir aeld saiicyllu used t0 pre. seryc elder in the proportion of twO 0nnees Go the 90 gallon barrei would bc injurious in any way. have some kidney trouble. tf. \. r.)
 Answer--That amounts to about xo nrains 70 the gallen. Or any z i.2 grains to the pint. | should not advise tho ingostlon of that much salicylle acid. especially if there h any kidney dlHenRe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-08
V OH YEAH

The flowers all turned crimson, At what the gossip said, She found a bachelor button In a black eyed Susan's bed.
 o--O--o Tongue lashings cut deeper than black eyes. And retain their dis- coloring much longer.
 o--O-o New Year resolutions are like tho promises of political candtdates--easily forgotten at the first opportunity.
 o-O-o Reports about incoming jack will perhaps feature the democrats annual Jackson day dinner.
 o--O--o
 The hot stove league must use a gas log, judging by some of the blah coming forth. The only thing sure of being on time nowadays Is the clock, and then 1t may be slow.
 o--O--o
 TEE, HEE A cup of coffee,
 For little Jim, Sec how Java
 Made q Mocha out of klm.
 O-O---o Who can remember the good old days when bed sheets were 50 long you could wrap your feet up In 'em and still have enough left to reach the ears?
 o--O--o
 Where is Japan getting the money for it's war on China, asks a contrib. Probably from one of the International bank CTS, who knows.
 O-O--O Many cheap cigar turns out to be burning scent-sation.
 o--O--o The pen Is mightier than the sword but in newspaper office q pair of scissors tops 'em all.
 o-O-o The man who goes looking for trouble may sometimes turn out to be a trouble shooter from tho telephone company.
 o-O-o
 so TT GOES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-12

If you want to keep your feet free from aching scorns just get a bottle of FREEZONE from any drug gist. Put 8 drop or two on the corn. NPain stops instantly, and for good! Then before you know 1t the corn gets so loose you can lift 1t right of with your fingers. easily and pafnlessly It's the safe way that millions use to get rid of hard and soft corns and calluses. Works like charm! Try 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-12

suppressed out dressing
 jinxes had slipped mind The other wi performers and spring muted bird notes whs
 
 Hey yn to doclose the show hreda' barking interrupuon havin tough enough
 nothing to show legends, brought bad luck fA.4sssf s modern dooms doy book.
 playing hoofer scraped his in fashion before opening cold he working "charmp known to all old troopers f4s& E 8g4 fsS stS & sT Other Don's 3fN s+Es curtan if q until first the curtain peephoe brings ill plays Haircut while rehearsal colors rehearsal should be thrown when the play opens
 the first matinee is onous and if you as mere thaters of- flee. the cashier as well close hfp his window M Give Ell
 tradition generosity in 1ow business Illustrated by services
 $1o0oo raised Not long after again need of showed that learned desperate which could lived comfortably for time. boxers; camping ground
 
 East side.
 Old Luchows recalls to the syank screechy with enaders and capital of the citys carriage trade