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The Coolidge examiner., 1932-05-13

the floods or the work of months will be wiped out.
Hoover dam itself will take form in 215 years 1t will
measure $50 feet up and down stream at the base,
45 feet at the top. and about 1,1S0 feet along the
upper rim. The huge structure will require 100000
cubic yards of concrete, and in order complete this
item in the estimated time the contractors will have
to pour ~ yards of concrete per minute
eight-hour day basis. The top of the dam will be
only 400 feet below the rim of Boulder canyon. and
the great barrier will impound 30500000 feet of
water creating lake which will extend 10 miles
TO the Grand canyon, IA times larger than the pres
ent worlds biggest artificial lake behind the Assuan
dam in Egypt With the triple purpose of flood con
troll supplying water to southern California and de
velopment of power, Hoover dam will pay for itself
in so years. Destined to rise 720 feet high from the
bottom of the canyon it will stand mans greatest
monument in harnessing the forces of nature to his
will. Photo shows Boulder canyon from the air
above the site of Hoover DAM Two of the four
1000 OOOfoot diversion tunnels which most of the
6 tons of dynamite used each day is being used may
be seen on opposite sides of the river.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-05-13
BUSTER BEAR AND KING
EAGLE QUARREL

THAT was a royal quarrel there
u in the big Green Forest on the
beautiful morning, and the more
dreadful because of that. Quar-.
rels are dreadful, anyway, are be
tween those who are looked up to,
Sammy Jay and Chatterer the Red
Squirrel are forever Quarreling, and
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-05-13

down to the place where he had
last seen the fish. his great claws
outstretched to seize it. There was
no fish there!
(9. 1882 by T. w. Burgess )--wNU Service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1932-05-13
The Certain Thinn

The thing certain is that nothing
Is certain. and nothing Is more
wretched and proud than man.
Pliny the Elder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Origin of Yuletide

Yule was the name Of the ancient
Scandina vian festival held at the time
Of the winter solsuce. The word is Of
uncertain origin. says The Housekeep-
er. but 1t probably Is taken directly
from the IceIandic word "jol," mean
ing feast. 1t Is curious to note how
many nations of old marked the turn
Of the year"-thdi is, the December
solstice-by festivals. The Egyptians,
the Hindus, the Persians, the Greeks
and the Romans all had feasts at this
season. but especially the Northern
nations-the Teutons. the Scandinav-
ianS, the early natives of Britain-re-
joiced at the event of the suns turn on
its coruse. The festival was kept with
much eating and drinking and noisy
tollity. One of the ceremonies was the
placing of an enormous log of wood
often SO large that 1t required the
strength Of several men to bring 1t In
upon the hearth fire In the huge fire.
place. The burning Of the Yule log
was thought to insure good fortune to
the family, especially when charred
pieces of the log burned the year be-
fore and kept over for that purpose
were used to light 1t.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Otto Hines and Louisa Mae Wood
attended the play at Ringgold.
Wilbur Garvin of Crooksville was
rabbit hunting with Earl Wood, re-
Gently.
N. M. Wood was business caller
in McConnelsville, last week.
Merle Adrian and wife of Chilli
cothe announce the birth Dec. 8,
of 71s pound daughter, named
Anna Marie
Little Child Suffers Burns
Richard, little son of Dean Moody
and wife, while playing, fell against
the wood heater, burning his fore
head, and one side of his face.
N. M. Woods received word that
their cousin Mrs Leona Bell of
GAINESVILLE has been bedfast, suffer-
ing with diabetes.
Mrs. Charles Hopkins has return
ed to the home of her sister, Mrs
sCharles woodward, for week or
two, as Mrs Lane who has been
staying with her, had to be with her
daughter.
Mrs. Clyde Shoop has returned to
her home.
Roy Swab spent Sunday forenoon
with his uncle, Leasure Swab, and
while assisting with work, acci-
dentally cut cash in his leg.
Kenneth McPeak is visiting with
his uncle, Shannon McPeak, near
Bartlett.
Eliza Moody and/wife spent Mon
day with Clyde Shocks
Winter came upon us unan-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Method in Jimmy's Idea
of Adopting Elephant

Among the thousands of kids who
attended the last circus which played
Los Angeles was little Jimmy. And
the thing that impressed him most
was huge elephant who was miti-
eating the effects Of the hot spell by
spraying himself with water.
Mamma" pleaded the little fellow.
"let's buy the elephant and take it
home with us,
my gracious" replied the mother,
what in the world would we do with
great big animal like that? In the
first place, it would eat too much and
in the second place, we really have
no use for an elephant"
"Oh, yes we have!" cried Jimmy.
"We'd have our own waterworks. II
he can squirt water all over himself
whenever he feels like it, he could
water the lawn and things just as
easy, couldn't heY'-Los Angeles
Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Psychological Idea Of
Love QUESTIONABLE"

DR.. Wayland G. Vaughan, psychology
professor at Boston university, has de-
clared that marriage is a gamble and
that for the lovesick swain to mini
mize his chances of getting stuck, he
should ask his girl the following ques-
tions:
Do you dream of the time when
you'll be in better position than the
friends who look down on you?
Do you smolder and sulk q long time
when you are angry?
Are you undisturbed by rainy wealth
er!
Can you be happy without bath
tub?
Would you go Dutch treat to the
ater party with poor young man?
Do you hope your husband will al
ways want to take you on his good
time trips?
DO you prefer a dog that likes you
alone to one that likes everybody?
Is perfection your aim?
Do you wish people wouldn't give
you presents?
DO you always come out at the little
end of the horn?
And then Professor Vaughan sums
1t up by adding: "A giggle and two
silk stockings do not make wife,"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

The accounts and vouchers of the
following administrators, executors
and guardians have been filed for
settlement in the probate court of
Morgan county, Ohio, and will be
for hearing on January Q, 1893, at
10 O'Clock a. M: ga
Ivan R. Barnes, guardian Of OIL
i've Kenyon Barnes. -
J. F. Dougan, executor of the es-
tate of Thomas B. Conn,
c. M. Huffman, administrator of
the estate of George E. Huffman.
Arthur L. Smith, executor of the
estate of Francis NJ Smith.
Frank Blackmer, executor of the
estate of Thirsia Blackmer.
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to any or all, of
said accounts or any item thereof,
on or before said hearing.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
8d3 Probate Judge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

The invention Of spectscles has been
claimed for Roger Bacon about 1880
by Doctor Plott, but they are gener-
ally supposed to have been invented by
Alessandro de Spina, F1orentine
monk, in 1885. However, Manni credits
Salvino, who died in 1877, with their
invention, and the claim is justified by
the inscription on his tombstone which
reads: 'Qui giace Salvino degli Ar
matt, inventore degli occhiali; Dec gil
perdoni lie peccata"-Here lies Salvino
of Armati, inventor Of spectacles;
God pardon his sins"
Friar Jordan de Rivalto, in sermon
delivered by him in 1905, told his audi
tors that 1T is not twenty years since
the art Of making spectacles was found
out, and is indeed one of the best and
most necessary inventions in the
world" This puts the date Of the in
vention at 1285.-Literary Digest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Page rive

weather conditions incline to ecn-
vert the winter months into ex-
tremely hazardous ones for motor
[, lists.
1t. is impossible to control
weather, but 1t is possible to contrnl
the operation of motor vehicle,
and safe driving will be Of ~
measurable value in offsettine he
weather hazards. Therefore, O. T.
Merrell, director of Ohio highw vs..
urges motorists to practice safety
and, what is more, to check UP tho
oughly on their cars SO as to be II
the safe side in every way. For
good brakes will help to govern .
machine more easily and quickly
against skids.
a&0 this connection 1t is nothiar
amiss to point out that favor g
alibf fs,. ..Faulty brakes caused tho
accident" :. The truth is, however,
that no set of brakes was ever re-
sponsible for mishap. If the
brakes be faulty, whose fault is
that? The drivers, of course.
Brakes do not suddenly and wilfully
go wrong; the mechanism rarely
gives away all at once. If brakes
are weakening, they invariably give
the driver ample warning that they
need attention.
Other precautions which shoTs7
be taken in winter weather arc TO
see that the windshield wiper j. n
good condition, for clear vision Is a
prime requisite for driving in n
clement weather, and to see that
rear lights are kept burning during
foggy and stormy weather, for rear
end collisions are nearly as numer-
Gus as head-on collisions when vfs-
ibility is obscured by fog. rain,
sleet or snow.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Sharp Ridge

Arthur Fouts was business call
yer in GAINESVILLE, Saturday.
Harvey Snyder and Herman Sny-
der were business callers in Zanes-
vile and McConnelsville, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bailey and
daughter of GAINESVILLE visited at the
home of the latter's parents, Tues
day of last week.
The next meeting of the l.. A. S.
OF Jerusalem church will be at the
home of J. L. Maier of Eagleport,
Dec. 21..
S: Edyth Longstreth of Bailey Ridge
vicinity is seriously i'll at her home,
Chas. Snyder and daughter Ethel,
and Stella Eye motored to Co
lumbus, Friday, returning Satur-
day
A cooking demonstration con-
Quoted by Sanna Black of zanes-
vile was held Tuesday, Dec. 13,
at Union Hill grange hall.
Rev. Moehring and wife of Philo
were dinner guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ. Bailey, Sunday.
Dutch Hill church is planning a
Christmas entertainment the even
ing of Dec. "a.
Harvey Snyder and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Snyder's sister
George Revenaugh and family. OF
Blue Rock.
A daughter was born recently to
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Dickson of Phi
10. He is bus driver from Philo to
GAINESVILLE. Before marriage the
mother was Lucy Ernenhizer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Ensl;sh Folk Lore

Here are few interesting superstf-
tions Of rural England: "Hit no ami.
NAL with q willow stfck-for the curse
upon It." The Blessed Virgin, SO II II
said, whipped her son with birch
of willow that caused him to sAy:
Cursed be the "Sally Tree which
maketh Me to smart,
The Sally Tree" shall be the first to
decay at heart.
"The Sally" is the local name for
willow, In which tree the heart decays
very early without killing the tree.
Little bird-nest- furze among wheat
stubble is said to fortell by its spores
the number Of shillings per bushel the
wheat will sell for.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Famou. Tea Set

The pink Spode tea set in the mu-
scum of the D. A., r. Memorial CONT
mental hall was owned by Colonel
Marsteller, aide-de-camp to General
Washington. The officer was distin-
guished resident of Alexandria. The
tea set, used In entertaining Washing
ton, was inherited by the late Mrs. H.
A. Mulliken, member of the Army and
Navy Chapter, D. A. r.; a descend
ent Of Colonel Marsteller. Mrs. Multi
ken bequeathed the pink Spode tea set
to the d. A. r. museum.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

David Quick, ga, prominent re-
tired business man of Caldwell, died
Wednesday afternoon at the family
home, after a short illness of pneu-
monia. He operated mercantile
establishment at Caldwell for 40
wears, and was one of the organ
izers of the Citizens National Bank
Of Caldwell. His wife and FIVE
children survive. Funeral services
will be held FRIDAY afternoon, with
burial in Olive cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Human Body a Museum

A walking museum OF relics out of
the past Is description applied to
the human body by an eminent British
naturalist In Modern Mechanics and
Inventions Magazine. "Vestige organs"
like the appendix, and the ear mus
cles which enable some people to
twftch their ears are examples.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Plato's Prayer

The prayer by Plato used In the fu-
neral services of Senator Morrow is
as follows: Beloved Pan, and all We
other gods who haunt this place, give
me beauty in the inward soul, and may
the outward and the inward man be at
one. May | reckon the wise to be
wealthy, and may | have such guam
tity OF gold as temperate man and
he only can bear and carry. Anything
more? The prayer, think, as enough
for me-"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
To Prevent Gray Hair

Modern Mechanics and Inventions
Magazine points out three rules where
by gray hair may be elimipated. First,
keep the head uncovered as much as
possible and avoid tight hats. Second,
massage the scalp night and morning
with the fingers and use a good hair.
tonic every day and some bland Oil
once week. Third, the diet should
contain whole wheat bread Instead Of
white bread. Fruit salads are advo-
Gated and ample vegetables, especially
spinach.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

what do you mean by that?" asked
someone.
Il mean that he hath not made to
himself the likeness of anything that
is in heaven above, or that is In the
earth beneath. or that is In the water
under the earth," replied Lincoln.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Abraham Lincoln knew q good pie
ture when he saw it. On one occasion
he was shown picture done by an
amateur, and was asked to give his
opinion of 1t.
II can truthfully say" replied Lin
coin, "that the painter Of this picture
is a very good painter In that he OBJ
serves the Commandments"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Winter Endangers Highway Safety

Winter Endangers Highway Safety
The skidding season is an attack
by winter upon highway safety
During this time of the year roads
are often made treacherous by slip
perry or frozen surfaces owing to
snow or cold rains. Furthermore,
drab and gloomy days, so common
in winter, tend to make visibility
poor. All in all, these changing
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
Here Are Two Menus for Xmas;
Many Prepared Foods Save Time

traditional for Christmas it not ent
w for ioyu dinner less
Christmas celebration not luxurious and there Is
elaborate to have all the spirit
happiness Christmas dinners less difficult OF
ton today Whether dinner simple
will be reduced because OF the number
available delicious be purchased
esh salad dressings and Mnce Meat
Puddngs ready and time and labor the
busy days before Christmas
Traditional Xmas Dinner
Chilled Tomato Juice*
n Christmas Canape
Cream of Oyster Soup Crackers
Celery Spanish Queen Olives
Goose with Bread Dressing Gblet Gravy
Mashed Buted Brussels Sprouts Caulihower
Cranberry Jelly
Grapefruit Salad French Dressing
Mince Meat Pie+
Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce
Coffee Nuts
Economical Xmas Dinner
Chilled Tomato Juice*
Cream of Pea Soup* Crackers
Celery Fresh Cucumber Pickles.
Baked Fresh Ham Canded Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Cranberry Jelly Pure Apple Butter
Carrot and Pineapple Salad
Mmce Meat Pie*
Baked Apple Stuffed with Mince Meat
Coffee Homemade Candy
foods purchased radytoseve
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

nounced, and although an unwel-
come visitor, seems in no hurry to
depart.
Perhaps the editor is crowded for
space such "a short time before
Christmas, SO we will not send in
many items this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Christmas Canape Cut bread
with star cutter and toast on one
side. Spread untoasted side with
Sandwich Spread and place thin
strips of piniento, radiating from
center to all points of the star. Chill
and serve with Tomato Juice Cock
tail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Two MISUNDERSTANDING Dolls and
two Electric Speed Boats, given
away free. Ask for free coupon
with every Csc purchase. The
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Give the Morgan Counsy Demo
crat for Christmas, and spread
your present over the entire year.
1912
The death of Alva M. Jordan of
Beverly, who with his wife had gone
to the home Of his son Charles
Jordan at Louisville, KY, to spend
the winter, occurred there Dec. A.
He was born in Morgan county, and
was 81 years old at the time of his
death. The body was brought to
Beverly for burial, the funeral be-
ing held from the Presbyterian
church there Dec. 6.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Rodney, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cloyd Morrison Of Reinersville, Is
quite i'll with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15

Bread Dressing = Crumb one
loaf of slightly stale bread. Season
with salt and pepper to suit the
taste. Add n cup melted butter,
teaspoon cinnamon, (if desired)
tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
and tablespoon onion juice. Mix
thoroughly and press firmly into
the fowl.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-12-15
LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. Frank Partesius fell Tuesday,
badly spraining his wrist.
William, the little son. of Mrs.
Dom Moore, near Hackney, is
threatened with pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
DOUBT
OPERATION ON
IDIOT CHILD .

NEW YORK. Jan. IS G.N.SD
Surgeons disagreed today whether
to subject little Diana Moore to
an operation which would give
her a 1,000.to-l chance of lead
ing happy, normal life.
Moral and scientific reasons
were advanced why the opera
ton on her skull to permit her
brain to expand and grow was
inadvisable. even though 1t was
conceded that unless it were
performed, the baby would not
escape idiocy.
Mrs. Lillian Moore, 18-year-old
mother of Diana. was eager to
have surgeons undertake the
delicate operation, which she
said would give her daughter
fighting chance" She said:
"If l, who of all people in
the world, love my baby best,
can make up my mind to en-
dure the risk of this terrible
operation, why can not the
doctors agree to give my baby
that one hope of growing up
like OtherS?"
The baby will be examined
again tomorrow, after which a
definite decision regarding the
operation will be made.
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
ADVERTISEMENT
Makes You Lose
Unhealthy Fat

Mrs Ethel Smith of Norwich
Conn, writes: Il lost 16 lbs. with
my first bottle of Kruschen. Being
on night duty it was hard to sleep
days but now since l am taking
kruschen l sleep plenty. eat as
usual and lose fat, too"
To take off fat-take one half
teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts in a
glass of hot water in the morning
before breakfast-go light on po.
tatoes butter, cream and sugar
one bottle that lasts weeks costs
but a few cents-get it at Peoples
Drug Stores or any drugstore in
America. If this first bottle fails
to convince you this is the SAFE
and harmless way to lose fat-your
money gladly returned.
Don't accept anything but Krus.
chen because you must reduce
safely
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
BUILDING CODE
FOR ARLINGTON

Arlington county will soon
have a building code which will
regulate types and classes of
buildings to be erected in any
section of the county. according
to County Manager Roy S
Braden.
Mr.. Braden explained that
there would be nothing in the
code to work hardship upon
builders and contractors, but it
would simply provide for an
orderly development of the
county.
In conjunction with the build
ing code, it is planned to inaugu-
rate code to regulate plumbers
doing business in Arlington.
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
Curtis To Be Guest
At Kansas Banquet

Vice President Curtis will cele-
brate the twenty.fifth anniver'
sary of his entrance into Con.
gress Friday by attending the an
nual dinner of the Kansas State
Society at the Raleigh Hotel.
The dinner will also celebrate
the seventy-first anniversary OF
Kansas admission into the Union
Senators Capper and McGill. the
Kansas House delegation will at
tend and Representative Hope,
president o. the society, will pre-
side.
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
Political Parties
Corrupt, Vets Told

At a mass meeting Of veterans
held at 480 Pennsylvania Ave.
yesterday afternoon, Benjamin C..
Marsh declared that $4,000 Amer
leans could pay the taxes needed
to set the wheels of industry 60
ing" He added:
Conditions in America prove
that the two SO-called major
parties whose owners pushed
America into the world war to
protect American investments
abroad are now as corrupt as in
those days when they lied to
you about the reasons for the
war"
The Washington times., 1932-01-25
ATHLETES TO MEET

The Brandywine CMdD Athletic
Club will hold a card party in
the Brandywine Church hall on
the evening of February 2.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-21
GIVES FINE TALK
AT FARMERS MEETING

A large crowd of interested farmers
met at the county high school to listen
to George Cannon of Spokane, devel-
opment agent of the Great Northern,
and to enjoy the program which was
presented by Mrs. H. P. Weydemeyer,
chairman of the program committee.
The colored quartet, consisting of Ray
Frost, Marion Frost H. Simpson and
Julian Trip, accompanied by Mrs. Ray
Frost, sang several songs. These
seemed to be very much appreciated
by all present Mr.. Cannon reminded
the people that this was the second
time he had visited Eureka and re-
marked that they would always be re-
membered with pleasure. He congratu-
lated them on having so many farmers
who were anxious to cooperate in any
way for the betterment of the COM
munity. After a very interesting talk
a committee consisting of Zelmar
Moses, chairman, Ray Dashiell, Fred
Marvel and Basil Buckmaster were ap-
pointed to interview the farmers, with
the idea of planting peas for seed and
to can.
The meeting was opened with din
ner. Long tables were filled with de-
licious hot food and everyone reported
very enjoyable afternoon.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-21
Eureka News
COLUMBIA FALLS SUCCUMBS.

Last Thursday night, before rec
ord crowd, the Lincolnians again
reaped laurels, this time from tall
and speedy Columbia Falls high school
five, defeating them by score of Is
to IT.
This game marked the third consecu-
tive win for the local hoopsters, and
we say more power when you meet
Troy this coming Thursday.
The defeat of the locals by Column
bia Falls in their first encounter of the
season by an. over whelming score of
81 to IL, did not, however, leave any
traces of that so-called inferiority COM
pick with them; but playing a game
with all the fight precision and crafti-
ness of better experienced team,
proved to the fans that size and the
past can be forgotten, especially when
the team sets out to win.
The game from start to finish was
a nip and tuck affair, featuring slow,
deliberate attacks by both teams and
occasionally squirt for the basket for
a close up shot.
At the half Lincolnians held slight
margin-leading IL to 10.
The second half found both teams
battling on par, trying to penetrate each
others stubborn defenses. The game
ended with Lincoln in possession OF
the ball, coaking, as it were, for Col
,mbia Falls to come out and take
it away from them.