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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Enaersed BY the Trades and Labsr
Council Of Hamilton. Ohie
Endorsed BY the Middletewn Trades
and Labor Council Of Middletswn. q.
FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1882
OLD AGE PENSIONS

Advocates of old age pensions are
deriving much satisfaction these days
from reports showing the success of
state pension systems. An example is
California, which saves $3.50 year by
pensioning an aged person instead of
sending him or her to the poorhouse,
according to survey conducted by
the research department of the Amer.
lean Association for Old Age Secuf-
ity.
The survey was based on a ques-
tionnaire sent out to officials of SO
with the California old age pension
law, in operation now for more than
two years, or longer than any other
statewide mandatory act in the coun-
try.
1t was revealed that while the PEN
sion average is only $23 month, the
cost to California of maintaining an
inmate in poorhouse is $44.75 per
month. "In other words" declares the
report of Abraham Epstein, executive
secretary of the association, "by
placing an aged person on a pension
instead of sending him to poor
house, California saves $21.66 per
month, or $259.82 a year. Thus the
old age pension law has actually
made it possible to maintain two per-
sons on pension for the price of
supporting one inmate in an aims
house."
During the two years operation
studied by the association, IL, ,307 aged
were pensioned in California at cost
to every inhabitant "of only 25.S
cents annually. Taxpayers paid II
cents per $1,000 of assessed taxable
wealth year"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Discovery" of America

According to the old Morse sagas,
America was discovered by Left Eric
son, who in 1000 A. d. visited the
northeastern coast of America. The
continent of America was therefore re-
discovered by Columbus. Its existence
was not known to the world at large
until after the visit Of Columbus. Re-
Gently, however, there has been con-
siderable research made on this sub
ject, and authorities are of the opinion
that 1t is possible that the continent
was visited even before this time.
Some state that the Irish probably pre-
ceded the Morse in reaching Newfound-
land. The Atlantic may also have been
crossed some time before the Christian
era. Herodus states that the Egyp-
tians circumnavigated Africa before
Christ was born. This, however, Is
merely a matter of conjecture.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
American Willow Trees
ORIGINALLY From SYRIA

1t has been told that the first weep
ing willow tree In this country was
planted by John Curtis Of Virginia dur
Ing the Revolutionary war, and still
stands on the Curtis estate.
The story is that "a traveller in
Syria once sent to Alexander Pope, the
English poet, box Of figs, In which
was twig from one of the weeping
willows beside the rivers Of Babylon,
upon which the exiles used to hang
their harps. This twig was planted
alongside Of the Thames, where it
grew. A British officer brought a slip
from this tree and gave it to John
Curtis of Virginia.
Nurserymen claim that this tree is
the ancestor of all the weeping will
lows In this country.
This awakens new interest in that
tree, which is given such prominence
In the Bible-"the willows of Babylon"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
THE LAME DUCKS GOING

Congressional "lame ducks" are
doomed. The constitutional amend
ment that will abolish this strange
and anomalous bird from a modern
government has already been ratified
by the legislatures of Virginia, New
York and Arkansas. To make the
amendment part of the constitution
will require ratification by the legis-
latures of two-thirds of the states.
Unfortunately there will be but five
legislatures in session his year. This
will throw the action over into 1893,
but it is confidently believed there
will be rush to see how MANY states
can get under the wire. This will
delay the matter of abolition of the
crippled birds until January, 1888, but
it will be worth the waiting.
The United States senate passed
the resolution FIVE or six times before
the house could be brought to appoint
OF. action, so strong was the reaction
ary force in that body. Senator Nor
ris and his colleagues of the progress
i've group are to be heartily congrat-
ulated for winning in the long strug-
gle. They fought a good fight and
The thanks of the nation should go
20 them.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Miserable Early Days
Of Worlds "Great Men"

Sir Oliver Lodges revelation Of the
fact that the only period Of his life
during which he contemplated suicide
was during his very unhappy youth
adds another to the exceptions"
which may or may not be held to
''prove the rule" of the happiness of
youth so frequently proclaimed by old
gentlemen al speech days ana other
similar OCCASIONS writes columnist
in the Manchester tEngland) Guard
Ian. Men destined to eminence who
had unhappy boyhoods would include
Frederick the Great In long list of
royal persons. Among statesmen, Lord
Salisbury and Disraeli made complaint
OF their early days In later life. Sal
isbury was SO miserable at Elton that
for 80 years after he left the school
he never revisited 1t, although he
was often at Windsor; and his only
visit to the school induced "ft Of
depression which, even at that dis
tance of time, was so severe that the
visit never was repeated"
Passing Brakeman with friend,
Disraeli described 1t as the place
where he had spent his unhappy
youth, full Of ambition, and without
any prospect Of using his talents for
advancement. Hogarth's youth was no
happy one, and Handel suffered much
before he oyercame his fathers deter
mination that he should not be mu-
sician. Cowper left pathetic account
Of the sufferings Of his schooldays,
and Schiller's life was clouded by the
misery Of his youth.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
KROGER GROCERY PICKETED

AS part of their campaign against
the unfair" stores of Dayton, Ohio,
the Meat Cutters Union picketed the
Krogery grocery and meat market.
The Kroger, Atlantic and Pacific and
Piggly- -Wiggly chain stores are on the
1--WE don't patronize" list of the en-
tire organized labor movement in
Dayton.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
SEARCH OF SUBSTANCE

The cottager opened her front door
In response to the tinid knock. On
the doorstep stood tramp.
Spare little for hungry man,
ma'am?" he asked.
The kindly woman took pity on him
and parted with sixpence.
by the way, my man." she asked,
"what caused you to hecnme tramn?n
He was eager to tell his tale Of woe.
'1The family physician, ma'am," he
said.
'The family physician?' she echoed.
"But how could he have brought 1t
about?"
"True as / stand here" replied the
tramp. years ago he advised me to
take long walks after my meals, and
I've been walkin' after 'em ever since"
London Answers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Absolutely No Cuts
For Seattle Butchers

The Butchers Union of Seattle,
Wash, "will absolutely take no wage
CUTS" declared Joe Hoffman, busi-
ness representative of the union. He
stated that any attempts in the wage
cutting direction will be resisted with
ali all til the strength of the union. He
pointed out that recent effort to cut
the wages of butcher workmen in
Everett, Wash, resulted in one-day
strike of such solidarity that the en-
ployers promptly restored the scale
that prevailed before the walk-out.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
eCherry
l" Where with sar
We tell the truth
about many things. sometimes pre-
foundly, sometimes Aippantly,
sometimes recklessly.

1t requires page in the New York
Times to list the serial numbers of
the bills turned over by Col Charles
Lindbergh to the kidnapers of his in
fant son.
1t is one of the most graphic ex-
hibits of the rule of gangdom that
has come to this nation with so-called
prohibition.
One learned professor is moved to
suggest that we return to the days
when outlawry was punished by sum-
mary death at the hands of any citi-
zen.
Some states still have laws per-
mitting this treatment of criminals.
Outlawry is proclaimed against man
and he may then either give himself
up or be liable to execution at the
hands of whoever chances first to
meet him.
We shall come to our national
senses and return to condition of
sanity and freedom from gangsters
or we shall come to some such method
as the learned professor proposes. 1t
is idle to suppose that the American
people will much longer tolerate ban
dit rule brought about by the prohib-
bitionists and racketeers.
| Congress-the most radical in years
has given us the lame duck amend
ment, the anti-injunction law and
several other things. Now it is en-
meshed in the problem of whom to
soak for taxes and what to do with
the bonus.
Legion officialdom, standing on its
convention record, declares against
the bonus. Legion posts by the dozer
declare for it. A great many con-
gressmen are for it, barking to the
| posts, rather than to the national Off
GERS
The debate thus far has given the
nation staggering picture of the
meaning of bonus legislation. More
important, it has let the light in or
the fact that the men who went tc
France are not the favorite sons wher
it comes to benefits.
If the war was worth fighting il
was worth sacrifice. If it was moi
worth fighting, that is another story
But, palpably, every individual can
rot be his own Judge of that One
other certain thing is that it would
not be difficult to create a war bur.
den that even this supposedly rich
nation could not stand.
The soldiers of industry tell M
such story of easy paths to just treat
ment. Not even now are there com
pensation laws in all states. Many
have bad ones, some have none
There is no glamor about the risk!
of industry, but man can be mad,
just as much cripple in just a!
short time in a factory as on bat
tie field.
1t is fine thing to have good treat
ment for anybody. 1t is lot fine
tc have it for all.
And, in addition, let it be said a
the risk Of some criticism, that pa
triotism is not something that is t,
be bought for stipulated sum o
money, or for any sum of money.
To conclude it all, the best way t.
secure justice for all who toll, what
ever their place in the scheme o
work, is to organize strong trad
unions
The American Legion is just nov
getting a splendid lesson in trade un
ion value, while labor and Legiol
work side by side. Let it be hope
this lesson is not under-rated or 500
forgotten.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
DETROIT PATTERN MAKERS
ESTABLISH FORTY-HOUR WEEK

The Pattern Makers Association of
Detroit, Mich, reached an agreement
with the employers for the establish
ment of the 40-hour week in all shops
which employ members of the asso-
ciation. 1t is believed the shorter
week will furnish employment for a
considerable number of jobless union
pattern makers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Utah State Boards Refuse
Pay Cut Urged by Gov. Dern

The State University and the State
Insanity Board of Utah refused to cut
the wages of their employees in ac-
cordance with the suggestion of Gov
ernor Dern, who recommended that
all state departments slash their pay
rolls. Those familiar with the situa-
ton believe the proposed wage slash
will be failure. 1t is claimed the
wages paid by Utah are even now
too low, and are in fact less than the
average in other Western States.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Hawaiian Islands Ancient

The Hawaiian islands voluntarily
joined up with the United States In
1898. But that's very short time
compared with the real age of the
islands. One ancient Hawaiian ira
dition has it that they are $50 old that
1000 generations are but youth" Dr.
Arthur Star Eakle, mineralogist of
the University of California, estimates
them to be at least 100000 years old
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WAGE CUTS
OPPOSED BY TACOMA PLUMBERS

The Plumbers and Steamftters'
Union of Tacoma, Wash, adopted a
resolution opposing wage cuts for
city, county or state employees. The
union pointed out that any action to
decrease American living standards
would neither aid in restoring pros
perity nor in Tightening the taxpay
ers' burden.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Worlds Youngest Kins

The distinction Of being the young
est king in history Is claimed for AL
fonso XIII, deposed ruler of Spain.
When his father died, November %,
1885, he left no male issue, but the
queen was expecting a child and all
Spain awaited the event with breath
less interest as to whether they were
to have king. Alfonso was born
May II, 1886, and a government mani
festo was Immediately issued an
nouncing the birth OF Alfonso XIII,
by the grace Of God and the consti-
tuition, the Catholic king of Spain"
He was thus a king from birth, and
he said of himself that he was the
youngest king ever known In the civ
ilized world.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22

doing it on shoestring, hoping to ge,
an "angel" to finance them, has had
disastrous results. These buildings
have to be kept up, lighted, heated
and watched. This is now a burden
in many cases. Had they built more
modestly and soundly they would not
have been perplexed as at present
1t would seem that what was needed
more than mortar and bricks was
brains and foresight.-Ex.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
"Westward Ho" Names

The place, Lola, mentioned in
Charles Kingsley's Westward Ho," is
In the province of that name in Ecua-
dor. 1t has now a population of about
one hundred thousand. The capital is
city of the same name. "Maypures,
In westward Ho,' Is not a fictitious
name. 1t is a village of Colombia on
the Orinoco, and it gives it's name TO
cataracts on the river. The usual
spelling today Is Maipures.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
THE FEDERAL WAGE CUTS

Advocates of cutting the wages Of
federal employees have been bowling
for such cuts on the ground that
they were necessary to "balance the
budget" AS matter of fact, fed
eral wage reductions would do little
toward balancing the budget, though
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Get Coin

Donald had been taught to eat what
was placed on his plate. However, he
had strong likes and dislikes. He ate
his caulifiower with relish and then
with a look Of disgust on his little
face remarked:
well, get goin' egg-get goin.
Worse and Worse
Mrs. Haines-We haven't paid our
taxes yet.
Mrs. Paines-Tut, tut. We haven't
even paid for the coal we burned be-
fore we bought the oil burner.
Lady-Can you give me room and
bath?
Clerk can give you a room,
but you will have to take your own
bath.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
GLAD TO DO IT.
COME AGAIN

Publishers, Butler County Press:
The Community Chest cam
paign committee wishes to ex-
press to you its deep apprecia-
ton for the fine help you have
given us through your columns.
The response of wage earners,
particularly, has been a refiec-
ton of the friendly attitude of
the Butler County Press to the
Community Chest.
We are grateful to you.
Very truly yours,
d. r. BAKER.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Smile at Failure

Failure is fatal only insofar as we
permit 1t to discourage us. For after
all failure is merely mistake, and
mistakes often come our way so that
we may learn something. 1t seldom
hurts you to fall-unless you refuse
to get up.-Grit.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
A-HOUR WORK ON
STATE PRINTING

A bill providing for the 44-hour
week by printers handling state con-
tracts was enacted by the Massachu-
setts house of representatives. Friends
of the measure claimed it put print
ing on sound competitive basis. OPP
ponents asserted it would make the
state accept a bid which is not the
lowest.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
FARM AND LABOR
POLITICAL CLUB

The Contra Costa Farm and Labor
Political Club was organized at Rich
mond, Calf. The club believes the
farmers and the workers are the
joint victims of the present economic
situation, and that they should join
forces for their mutual benefit
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Slow Waiting Wanted

Grandfather was slowly walking
along the sidewalk. and Billie, aged
four, was about twenty PAGES behind,
trudging along on little fat legs.
why don't you wait for me?" he
called, aggrieved.
"I'm waiting for you," replied
Grandfather slowing up a bit and
turning around.
"Well," said the painting youngster,
"you aren't waitin' very fast New
Outlook.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Oakland Speedway Signs Up
With Bldg. Trades Council

The Oakland Speedway Association
of Oakland, Calf, signed an agree
ment with the Building Trades Coun-
Gil, pledging the association to recog-
nize the wage scale and agreements
of the building trades in its mainte-
nance and construction work. When
the agreement was signed the council
removed the associations name from
the 1--WE don't patronize" list
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Now It Can Be Told

Arab Guide-Do you know the cause
Of burning sands?
American Tourist (absently)-To
much fire under the spinach.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Grim Humor

Patience adore bridge! could
play bridge in my sleep.
Partner (grimly) ly)-Apparently you
do.-Tit-Bits.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
FIT TO SQUEEZE

Apple-Doesn't Miss Lemon look
charming?
Orange-Yes, she does, / just feel
like squeezing her!
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Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
Jack White A Candidate

John T. White, widely known Juneau merchant and resident of Alaska for 32 years, has an- nounced his candidacy for the republican nomination for Ter ritorial national committee man. MT. White is the second Republican to announce his candidacy for the position, the other being E. A. Rasmuson, Cordova banker. MT. White will run on a platform of op- position to bureaucracy and government of Alaska by bona fide Alaskans.
Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
5. s. Prince George To
 Replace Prince Rupert

The steamship Prince Rupert of the Canadian National line will make two more weekly trips to Portland Canal before being withdrawn for the an- nual overhaul on February IT. The vessel will be replaced by her sister ship, Prince George, which will remain on the local run until the company's spring schedule becomes effective in April. The Prince George has been tied up at Prince Rupert since last fall undergoing all overhauling. It is understood that the change of steamers will not interrupt the present sailing schedule.
Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
Coast Guard Vessel Visits

The United States Coast Guard patrol ship Alert, bear ing as a passenger Dewey L. Knight, district director of the U. s. Immigration service in Alaska, was a visitor in port several hours Thursday morn ing. The vessel was piloted up Portland Canal by Capt. Ed. J. Williams, veteran Ketchi- kan navigator, who formerly operated vessels between Ket- chikan and Hyder.
 On returning to Ketchikan, the vessel carried w. c. Blan ton as a guest of Capt. Will Hams.
Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
Stewart Lady Hurt
 in Explosion

Mrs. Cora McEachern of Stewart was slightly injured on the face Wednesday by the explosion of a water heating jacket on a stove in her house.
 Mrs. McEeachern had light ed a fire and was standing by the stove warming her hands, when the jacket burst. The concussion blew out a window and all but wrecked the inter- for of the room. Mrs. Nc Eachern was struck over one eye by a piece of flying metal, which inflicted a severe gash, but was otherwise uninjured.
Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
INDIAN MINE CABIN
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

A cabin on the Indian prop erty at the north end of Sal mon valley was destroyed by fire late Wednesday evening as a result of the explosion of gasoline lamp.
 The cabin was occupied by Larry Dimmock, watchman, who sustained slight burns on the back before escaping from the blazing building.
 MT. Dimmock was taking a bath when the explosion occur red and was forced to go out in the prevailing zero weather clad only in a single shirt and trousers and minus shoes. He made up for the latter de- ficiency, however, by wrap ping his feet in burlap bagging obtained from other buildings on the property.
 The fire was observed from the Premier mine, but as nothing could be discerned of Dimmock through glasses it was feared for a time that he was caught in the burning structure. Three men left Pre- mier for the scene about mid night but encountered Dim- mock coming along the trail. little the worse for his exper- fence.
Hyder weekly herald., 1932-01-30
SEEK RELIEF FOR
 LOCAL UNEMPLOYED

With view to local unem- ployment relief, the board of trustees of the Hyder Chamber of Commerce, following a meeting last Saturday after noon, forwarded telegram to Alaska delegate to Congress James Wickersham asking him to use his influence toward having the Salmon River flood protection project presented to Congress as an emergency re- lief measure to aid in over- coming local unemployment, instead of being held for in clusion in the Rivers and liar bors appropriation bill, which will probably not come up for consideration until toward the close of the session.
 If the delegates reply, is fa- vorable, it, is planned to enlist the support of the powerful Congressional delegations of the Pacific Coast states thru the Alaska bureaus of the Chambers of Commerce of Seattle, Portland, San Fran cisco and Los Angeles.
 Since the above article was set in type, the following tel egram was received by the Chamber of Commerce from Delegate Wickersham:
 "Am afraid that for the pres ent cannot hurry appropriation on Salmon River project as no special appropriation for this purpose has been made and leaders of the democratic House say a matter of this kind will be appropriated for in the Rivers and Harbors bill after it is reported, and then only part of the projects will be appropriated for. Will do the best I can"