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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
BEHIND THE SCENES etHeDEMOCQATIC
 CONVENTION NJ wi4h RODNEY BUTCHER

on shaking his hand. Attractive. smartly dressed young women pampered him and kept trying to do little things for him.
 Darrow remembered way back was nominated by the Mugwumps during the wave of popular re- sentiment against the scandals of the first Grandt administration. He wasn't old enough to vote then, but he was a Mugwump just the same. Politics, he says, hasn't changed much.
 "I've nearly always voted the democratic ticket" he said. "The democrats are usually more lib- eral. They aren't so self-right- eous and they haven't got as much money as the republicans. When people want to steal some- thing in big way they're always republicans
 If democrats are such good people to associate with, I asked Darrow, why are they always fighting so bitetrly among them selves?
 "They're not manipulated by selfish interests" he replied. "The people get a better chance for their money when they play the democratic party. Very much better? We'll, they don't get any chance at all in the other party. Yes indeed I like this. convention better than the ones the republic ans had. It seems much more like a peoples convention to me.
 Its hard to draw any hard and fast lines because things are so mixed up in politics these days. You have to choose the lesser of two evils. feel the strong iiiflu- ence of money behind the opposi- ton to Roosevelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
Will Toll Roads Return?

2 Although the American public that takes its pleasure in riding in the variety of pres ent day models of automobiles may not re- slize it, toll roads are virtually in effect in this nation. We pay our tolls to-day in gas oline taxes. And with increases due tolls will be higher, of course. We wonder if the toll road may not yet make a teappearance. We actually mean that We would not be surprised to find system of toll roads threading every state and con- tributing their share toward the maintenance of the highway system. Every so often someone attempts to float scheme involv- ing just such roadways.
 The day may eventually come when states will not be able to finance the in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
BACK TO BARTER
fNew York Tinesl


 To the unfortunate person who has almost forgotten the feel of cold cash, talk about an intcrna- tional barterssystem must sound re- mote and unhelpful.s When he reads that thirty thousand tons of coal have been exchanged for forty thousand pairs Of boots, he sees himself nearer to. new pair of shoes for his own feet or means of paying for the winters fuel. The news that Turkey Is negotiating to trade entrants and figs for guns. and that Germany has organized an International Goods Clearing |company. seems to have no bearing on his own desperate situation. Yet |one woman farmer in Maryland. with no money, and five children needing the things That money can buy, found q personal way to re- tiirn to old- fashioned barterinG. In an article in the Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
NEA Service Writer

Chicago.-Every world series ha. it's goat-remember Fred Merkle
 whose fame still endurcs? And every football season produces g hero who wins the gridiron's booby prize by a splendid, dash with the ball to the enemy's goal posts.
 Political conventions have theil goats too. There were political goats long before the Rev Samuel Burchard decried democracy in the 1884 campaign as an organ of Rum, Romanism and Rebellion ' The goat of the democratic convention unquestionably was the Hon Clarence c. Dill, sena- tor from the state of Washing. ton. Senator Dill, because he said something that no one ex. pected him to say and which un- doubtedly gave the managers o1 the candidate in whose behalf he said 1t an acute pain in the neck, received what, even for a great big, beautiful boo such as hardly anyone expected-least oi all Senatro Dill. j.
 The senator was the main ora. torical artillery in the Roosevelt army's fight for Senator Tom Walsh of Montana for permanent chairman. In fact, Dill made two speeches to everybody else's one. Tn the second speech, disregard ing the fact that Roosevelt man. agers generally weer trying to get more support from the business element, Dill pictured the Walsh Shouse fight as a mighty test be- tween progressiyism and the re- actionary. selfish interest section of the party.
 No doubt 1t all was prearranged by Boss Frank Hague of New Jer- sey, but at that point down came the mightiest chorus of boos yet heard at a Chicago convention 1t even eclipsed the razzing James R. Garfield received at the G. o. P. Convention when he spoke against repeal. And it continued, off and on, until Dill had left the platform-whereup his man, Walsh, was eashily elected.
 t A|AAiS WAAV OONAOuoAy AiaN CApCSI- ed a hearty round of applause, was flabbergasted. There was no trace of applause among the boos. He fumbled the ball. attempted to explain himself and sono retired -an undeniable goat. 3
 One of Clarence Darrow's earliest political memories Is of Q bunch of fellows meeting in Q livery stable, plotting to put over one of their group for a minor office.
 National conventions remind him of that, Just a bunch of fel- lows getting together in hotel rooms and in a big hall to pick out somebody who will appeal to most of 12O.O00. 900 people,
 That doesn't always result in choice of candidate many peo- pie want" he said, "but don't know what else we can do. It's like a caucus. They'll always do 1t this way"
 .Darrow sat in Roosevelt head quarters, wearing Roosevelt badge, holding involuntary court He Is 75 years old now, not anw too strong, and he probably was only trying to rest. Scores of the men and women streaming in and out of the biz room insisted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

Don't forget that the new postal rates go into affect at midnight Tuesday. DayEsht saving time won't have any effect upon these rates. As soon as July arrives the three-eent rate per ounce will prevail on all first class matter. If you are finicky about your stamps. Uncle Sam has four varieties in the three cent class from which you can choose. Two of these belong to what is called the commemorative class: the others are just common everyday stamps. although one is just making its first appearance. Air mail rates also under go change in rate. jumping from five to eight cents for the first ounce and from ten to thirteen cents for ensuing ounces. Changes in fourth cass (pareel post) rates 20 into effect next October. We thought the depression would be over by then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

We presume there will be grand exodus from city and town over the weekend. Despite conditions people still manage to do a lot of touring. We were glad to note that Commissioner Stoeekel warned all bus companies operating in or through this state that the law on overlooking would be enforced. We hope that the state police have been warned to watch for overcrowded busses Also it might be 8 good idea to check up on pleasure vehicles which con tain too many passengers. Too many times cars built for five or seven people harbor ten to twelve. This IS dangerous practice and one that should be curbed promptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
So So They ]. Say

q q
 The fact that the United States is far away from Europe makes, it impatient. The proposal (Hoover's disarmament plan) must be placed in it's proper perspective. The plan would carry us far in large scale reductions, but France believes 1t must be considered in relation with the organization of International security.
 Joseph Paul-Boncour, French
 delegate to Geneva.
 ssss
 There is something ,riduculous about woman who writes. Dorothy Parker, writer. g
 A politician has to stand for a lot in. times like these. 1 Mayor James J. Walker of New
 York;.
 I've gone from the bottom of the heap to the top and to the bottom again. I only hope I will be able to keep a roof over my head and care for my wife, S
 Samuel Insult. ex-utility mag snafe.. x .sss ls5 ss.aA st
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
To-day's Selected Poen,
TETON SUNRISE

Charlotte Champenois in the Christian
 Science Monitor) yG Jenny lake at morning It's placid face ~ Ruffled by passing breeze. Birches- Slender, white e-barked, Poised at the waters edge. Mountains Majestic silent, Looking down on sleepy cluster of tents The sun A golden rim Peering over the shoulder of mountain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

Good old 'bingo" is illegal! The game that attracted thousands to -Savin Rock simply for the opportunity to try and beat the system can't be played at our shore re- sorts any more. The Superior Court has just ruled that "a same element of chance prevails in the game of bingo as in other games of chance operated at Savin Rock. .' Therefore nobody can claim any more that "bingo" is game of skill. Not and ex- peet to get away with it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
Personal Health Service (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. sehoihs stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

TEXAS CUTS COST or SHAvNS. E Fort Worth Tex Bafber prices Have returned to prs-whr. levels ,herersto the .daya of the two-bit haircut and scent shave. More than a dozen shops, some cf them
 union, have posted "a 25 and 3 5
 cent top price for lIaircuts while virtually aIis have come below the
 50 cent figure. saIs < < lE x
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
OVER THE HILL

"Wither are we drifting?"
 Ask . lot of orators,
 But why not ask the boatiman
 Who has lost his pair of oars.
 o-O-o
 The vets have changed the slo- gan to read, Every pitcher tells a story"
 o-O-o
 Alarm clocks, elevator, wo-
 men guests and -Tiie Star E Spangled Banner get a lot of people up in the world. o-C--Os ~ Sometimes the tea is as weak as the hostess. ss5e GOO This concludes our regular Fri- day evening program. It came to you over 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 to-moyrcw at the usual hour for Saturday broadcast. o-O-<o Y Good night. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

High tide at Milford. Saturday. July 2. 1O:54 a. m. Daylight time); low tlde.' 5:O4 p. m. Daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

Those new sheet-steel houses should be fine for the kids to bounce their balls against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

All vehicles must be lighted not late than 8:5S Daylight saving time) tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01

Bankers complain that everybodys beg ging for loans. One of these times every body may stop and how will the banks lik' that?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-01
Good evening.
 o-O-o CONVENTIONS
"A SMILES THE THING"

| zAhA bAACh bAAS 90hAC OAA 0AAAAt One man can save this nation great.
 Good gosh. is one enough), Why not take all the good in them,
 The choicest gifts long sent. And pour them into one great guy,
 Who'll be our president. And still they yell. T give to you, .t. Again the music blares, They're trumpeting around the hall, A-
 Up = down, down = up the stairs, And when the final shout is made. No matter who may win, The greater task lies just ahead.
 To vote the poor guy in. o-O-o A flat rate seems to be the gen. eral plan to-day. There's flat rate on everything-I trust even flat heads. o-O-o The bonus army looks as if 1t won't get bone much less bonus. o-O-o The finger of scorn often finds thumbs down when the racket is exposed. o-O-o A red signal denotes danger, yellow, caution. And green safety. That's why golfers feel safer when they're on the green. The moving finger writes-but it's often held up when the foun- tain pen goes dry. | o-O-o so AND so '' The judge. stopped to chin | With Maude Muller, say! But he judged Maude wrong, When they cllinncd that day. o-O-o The honeymoon is over when he begins to crab at her idea of ex- tending the wedding set of silver ware. o-O-o The best things in life are free-but they're merely sam ples and you've got to pay for the genuine article. o-O-o The man who nurses grudge is 4 true to the small things in life. o-OA-o If we dressed for the weather, as if the experts ad- vice, some of us would have
 been going around in the all
 together the past few days. o-O-o
 Party blanks are much the same as ordinary blanks. They can be wet on one side and dry on the other. o-O--o DING, DING Life to some, Is just a joke, They're happy when flush, They're happy when broke,
 And I guess that's right, So hear them sing, Not money, but smiles,
 Seem quite the thing. o-O-o It's always during the, darkest night that hopeful world antici: pates> the dawn of better day.
 UP SHE GOES The lady of the lake,
 Often jibc of flOaters, Will always be a lady,
 Despite those outboard motors. GOO
 The only difference between free air at. conventoin and free air at a gasoline station is the oc- casional ringing of a bell at the station.
 o-O-o
 There's right and a wrong
 way to do things but the pussy
 footer generally keeps in the
 middle to avoid rough going. Bread may be the staff of life, but when fresh baked 1t doesn't permit much leaning.
 When Byrd's name was placed in, nomination last
 night, flock of doves flew about the stadium. Quite synchronization. Byrd and doves. A lot of democrats hoped they would turn out to be the doves of peace. o-O-o AS M
 OVER THE HILL
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
Harry Polk League Reveals Hunger
Plans In a Letter to Politicians for
Anti-Farmer Meeting Friday Evening
Plentywood, Montana. Sept. IA, 1882
Dear Sir:

Plentywood Montana. Sept. a, 1882
Dear Sir:
At a recent meeting held at Plentywood Montana,
Sept ,, 1872 it unanimously decided to issue call
for meeting of all delegates of the Democrats Republi
and Liberty parties for the purpose of discussing the
campaign nauguraed by the economy league which is
nonpartlsan organization of the conservative and pro-
greslve people OF this county promoted with the idea in
mind OF selecting men and women as county officials
who honest conservative and capable of CONDUCTING
their duties in economical and efficient manner
The Communists have issued challenge to the good
people of Sheridan county in which they have virtually
declared that they propose to take the laws in their own
hands for the purpose of protecting and feeding the I'M
productive and unemployed people they call the masses
10 the intelligent men and of Sheridan coun-
ty who have taken active interest in county govern
ment and who acquainted with the financial circu-
stances of the county the present time will readily APP
preclate that the present unfavorabe financial condition
has been brought about large extent by the use of
the county funds for charity PENSIONS hospital bills farm
relief sick benefits coal for poor and what not and it
is contention that this practice should be cualed
rather than increased advocated by the Communist
element.
We must all unite under the banner of economy and
practice it, if to the good name of Sheridan
county from financial collapse which would be inevitable
under the program outlined by the Communist candi-
dates
Your interest in the past, coupled with your hearty
cooperation has led believe that you just in
erested this time in bringing the coming election
successful conclusion When it is all done and said it is
the taxpayer who pays the bill and who the real party
in interest. In other words its your business.
1t is for this urge you be present
next meeting Sept. D. 1882 the county
at p.
Yours truly,
COUNTY COMMITTEE
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
AID MILK TRUST
Milo Reno Gang Expect to
Break Strike In Less
Than 30 Days
TAKE STRIKE VOTE
Try to Gain Confidence of
Farmers by Hypocritical
Action
TAKE STRIKE VOTE

On Sunday, September Is the
National officers of the Farmers
Holiday Association, meeting in
Sioux City, added another page TO
their traitorous attempt to sell out
the militant farmers.
A resolution was drawn up en-
bodying the results of the meet
ing. The resolution calls for a
cessation of the strike against
dairy products for 80 days-grant-
ing the milk trust thirty day
period in which to break the strike.
This is called for under the hyp-
ocritical slogan of strike on the
grain and livestock, beginning on
September 81. If the farmers do
not win the strike on non-perish-
able products after thirty days the
strike on perishable products is to
go into effect again,
THIS PROVISION is MADE
BECAUSE THE STRIKEBREAK-
Frs AT THE HEAD OF THE
NATIONAL FARMERS HOLI-
DAY ASSOCIATION THINK THE
STRIKE CAN BE BROKEN IN
30 DAYS.
These traitors call once more for
the stopping of all picketing ac-
tivities. This also is done by hyp-
ocritical approval of the picketing
that has already taken place
WHICH THEY FOUGHT FROM
THE TIME 1T STARTED.
Whereas. the National Farm
Holiday association feels that
the spontaneous and voluntary
picketing of roads has been of
inestimable value in demonstrate
ing that prices of commodities
can be materially raised through
an effective holding movement
as well as bringing the farm
problem to the attention of the
entire nation. and that we are
cOgnizant of, and grateful for,
the heroic sacrifice on the part
of the farmers who accomplish
ed this end. and
| 'Whereas the National Farm
ers Holiday association feels that
such voluntary and spontaneous
picketing of the highways has
served its purpose,
therefore be it resolved that
we earnestly request that furth-
er voluntary picketing of high
ways be Immediately discOntin-
ued, and that in the place of
> highway picketing farmers or
game in their respective COM
muiities to persuade farmers to
withhold their products from TIL
market"
n Picketing has been all right sa,
It these hypocritical takers, but Their
should be no further pfcketinl
d The farmers can have observers
t. CONTINUED on Last Pace
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
100000 Relief Money
Is Received by State

Governor Erickson received a
telegram last Friday stating that
100000 was now available for the
state of Montana from the Recon
struction Finance Corporation for
relief funds. The money will be
appropriated for use in Silver Bow,
Cascade, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Val
ley, Daniels, and Powder River
counties.
1t will be remembered that the
governor applied for one million
dollars. If the 100000 is all the
state will get we do not know, but
we surely hope not. Sheridan
county has applied to the state fol-
$4,000, with which the commits
sioners figured they would prob
ably be able to get along unit
New Years. Just why Sheridan
county should be left out at this
time would be something wei
worth knowing.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
PRICES RAISED
in ARBITRATION
Milk Trust Gets Increase In
Profits; Greater Plumber
of City Workers

DIR. Clyde L. King, director of
revenue for the state of Pennsyl-
vania, who was imported by the
milk trust around Omaha to ear
bitrate" the strike issued decree
on Tuesday night, September 10,
by which the milk trust gets even
more than they did before the
strike.
The farmers are to get $1.70 q
hundredweight for 3.8 per cent
butterfat content milk. This is ar
increase of $.2S hundredweight
over the former price.
The retail price was increased
from cents to 9 cents a quart
This increase of one cent quar-
/ is equal to about fifty cents +;
hundredweight increase in the pric,
the milk trust gets. Out of thi
the farmers are supposed to ge
$.28 a hundredweight increase
leaving the milk trust with a ne
increase as a result of the "arbi
tratiOn" proceedings of $.22 hun
dredweight.
NO PRICE ON SURPLUS"
On the decisive question of tn
! CONTINUED on Page Two1'
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
SPREAD VICIOUS
LEAFLET IN Ia.
Leaflet Uses ''Mob Rule
Slogan to Break Lines
of Striking Farmers
(BY MOTHER BLOOR)

Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 16.-
Every possible effort is being
made by the misleaders to get
the farmers off of the picket
lines. This part of the country
has been flooded with leaflets
headed ''MOB RULE"
The object Of the leaflet seems
to be to try and make the city
workers believe that the farm
ers are trying to starve them.
We have not been able to trace
the origin of these leaflets as
they are unsigned. We believe
that the packers and Chamber
of Commerce are responsible.
All picket lines are still hold
ing and it is reported that the
farmers in South Dakota are
joining the strike movement.
Two hundred members of the
Sioux City Unemployed Council
yesterday forced the County
Board of Supervisors and Judges
Fisk and BeardsIey to issue an
order to stop all evictiOns of the
unemployed from their homes.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
RAYMOND Vel,
PLANS BIG AFFAIR
VIII Give Play and Dance
In Outlook Hall, Sat.
Oct. /

Raymond, Sept. 22.-The Young
Communist League of Raymond is
planning to put on a big affair In
Stivers hall, Outlook, on Saturday,
October 1.
The program will begin at p.
m. with songs, dancing, some
comedy acts and an election cam
paign play in which the characters
will be: Republican, Henry UNI
back; Democrat, Erwin Nelson; So
cialist, Leland Evenson; Farmer
Anton Olson. Admission to the
program will be Is cents and q
cents.
After the play there viii be
dancing with old and new time
music. Admission to the dance
viii be 40 cents.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
HOLIDAY LEADERS MAKE new
ATTEMPT TO BREAK STRIKE:
"a PICKETS HELD FOR TRIAL
WOODBURY. COUNTY
HAS PAID $1,000
FOR 66 DEPUTIES

The milk trust deputies have
received $2,S67 in wages from
the county commissioners of
Woodbury. county for their activ-
tiles in attempting 10 break the
strike for the period of August
20 to September IL.
The sixty-six deputies who got
this have been employed by the
county since August Is. For the
first period of their employment
they got 1884.
For the farmers the county
Officials have nothing in the way
of relief. To pay the milk trust
deputies they can find nearly
$4,000 for less than a months
activity.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23
Carl Hansen Answers
Yours truly,
COUNTY COMMITTEE.

Last week the Plentywood Herald published a
vicious attack Commissioner Carl Hansen under the
hypocritica slogan Let Commissioner Hansen Answer.
Carl Hansen DID ANSWER AND EARLY ENOUGH
so THAT THE FLEETWOOD HERALD COULD
HAVE PUBLISHED THE ANSWER THIS WEEK.
THEY HAVE NOT PUBLISHED THE ANSWER
BECAUSE HARRY POLK is NOT IN TOWN, TO DE-
eide WHETHER HE WILL PUBLISH CARL HAN
SENS ANSWER WITH A VICIOUS COMMENT OR
WHETHER HE WILL SLIDE OUT FROM PUBLISH
ING THIS SMASHING DENUNCIATION OF ALL
THAT HARRY POLK STANDS FOR.
In order that the farmers and workers of the county
become acquainted with this publish it in full:
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1932-09-23

OdSA1d1e uAOAS.
Sept. 20. 1882.
Plentywood Herald.
Dear Sir:
The Plentywood Herald is de-
voting a lot of space to me in its
Sept. Is issue and asking me for
an answer. Here is my answer to
you, Mr.. Harry Polk and you are
at liberty to print it in your paper
in full and give it all the publicity
you see fit.
First you are referring to my
election promises of two years ago
and YOU are trying to make people
think that l have failed in living
up to the promises given. | prom
missed at that time, that | would
take care of the farmers interests
and this / have done to the best
of nv ability. But / never prom
ised to take care of the interests
of shady characters with a past
that any decent person would Of
ashamed of, moving in here from
North Dakota for the purpose O.
getting on our county pay roll b,
some hol1us poEus trick. And
am still opposed to having tn
county support that kind Of PEG
pie. And you, Harry Polk, ar
the one am referring to.
At the time the printing contrac
was given to you l voted "no":
did so because / knew what callbr
of a man you were, and knew tina
YOU could not be depended on.
| knew that your word was no goot
In the dealings I have had wit
you since, you have fully PROVED