davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
(&|apO|id[d| EoNipsgf gf|972

been having a bad year. Blaine of Wisconsin and Brookhart of Iowa have been defeated for renomina- ton, along with Gov Phil LaFol- 1ette of Wisconsin. Their record in the last session of congress. during a period of national distress in which they held the balance of power in both houses, was not es- pecially brilliant save for an occa- sional individual performance.
 The well-ballyhooed progressive conference here, at which liberals under the guidance, chiefly of LaFollette-attemp to evovlve an organization and a program, had been forgotten because it pro- duced nothing.
 The campaign was drawing to it's close and the position of the g. 0 D. progressive senators was, to say the least, peculiar. They hated Hoover and preferred a candidate of Roosevelt's tendencies. But party regularity was holding them in line, stultifying them into si- lence.
 Their enemies delighted in mak- ing fun of them and LaFollette was the chief target of their scorn because he was so conspicuous in the silent group.
 Now LaFollette has spoken and the picture is changed. The prin- cipal republican progressive lead- CTS, excepting Borah, who remains silent, are openly opposing Hoover and much of the former furtive- ness has been taken out of the po- sition of the insurgents.
 Besides Norris and LaFollette. Senator Hiram Johnson of Califir- nia has publicly repudiated Hoover. And it's also the first time Johnson has felt compelled to do anything like that. And the combination amounts to the biggest and most impressive bolt in any modern two- party campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
A Book a Day
by BRUCE. CATION
Stylish Frocks Hid Very
 Little in Those Days

A few years ago the modern woman shortened her skirts and abandoned her corset, and the guardians of public morality moaned that the fashions were indecently revealing. But it seems that back in the days just after the French revolution, the fash ionable ladies iof France indulged in styles that make those of the giddy '20s look staid and prudish in comparison.
 Dresses were transparent, then, and there was nothing underneath them. Party gowns had a way of ending a couple of inches above the waist. Now and then fash ionable lady would prove her in- with nothing, on at all. For the sky, in thosje brave days, was the limit.
 get this pleasant and instruc- tive news from "The Elegant Woman" by Gertrude Aretz. This book discusses the habits and clothing of fashionable females from the time of Louis XIV to the present, and 1t is more than a nt- tie intergsting-as you may have gathered
 We le:jrn, for instance, that the elegant hadies of the Grand Mon- arch's era bathed not oftener than once a year; that a little later, when bathing had become more general, 1t was usual for lady to receive callers while occupying her baAh; that Napoleons Elm press Josephine spent upwards of 600,0Gb francs year on her ward robe; that 50 years ago it was con- sidere]d grossly indecent for Frenth woman to go skating-and so olh.
 AN of this news won't change the fate of nations, perhaps, but 1t makes good reading. The book Is differed by Harcourt, Brace & Co TOr S6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
LAFOLLE1TE'S BOLTTO ROOSE- WELT CAMP SEEN AS BOOST
 FOR MIIBERAIn GROUP.

LAFOLLETTE'S BOLTTO ROOSE- WELT CAMP SEEN AS BOOST
 FOR "LIBERAL" GROUP. Washington-Senato Bob La Follette's declaration that he would support Roosevelt, the democrat. for the presidency has done more than any other development in the campaign to emphasize and revive the integrity of the Pro- gressive" or "Liberal"-cause, idea movement or whatever you want to call 1t.
 The obvious immediate effect in- solar as the realities of the presi- dential campaign are concerned is to accentuate the cleavage between the progressives of the country in their almost unanimous march to the Roosevelt banner and conserv- atives in their tendency to stick to Hoover. It is very likely to pro- duce a Roosevelt victory in Wis., consin.
 A great deal might also be said as to the significance of the LaFol- lette decision in its relation to the long g-anticipated realignment of political parties. But that goes into the field of conjecture, the domain of those political analysts who pre- dicted the permanency of the Bull Moose movement of 1912 and the progressive party of 1924, and who assured us after the 1928 election that the democratic party was dead.
 The importance of this develop ment rests in the fact that the La- Policies of Wisconsin for many years have been the active, success full, effective protagonists of Amer ican progressivism and have never before forsaken titular allegiance to the republican party in order to support democratic candidate.
 Senator George Norris, of Ne braska, the greatest and most in- dependent of the progressives, de- clared for Roosevelt early in the game. But that was discounted. Norris had never made any pre- tense to political regularity in any case where he felt deep issues were involved; his support of Smith in 1928 and subsequent persistent op- position, to Hoover made 1t fairly certain that he would back Roose- welt this year.
 Senator LaFollette, despite his youth and his relatively brief serv- ice here. has been the only one among the republican progressives who might be described as really effective leader of the group.
 Whenever they have acted in prearranged concert 1t has been largely through the efforts of Young Bob". He has been about the only g. o. p. insurgent who could properly be mentioned in the same breath with Norris,
 The republican progressives have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

The return of the trial lawyer is predicted by Professor Charles E. Clark. dean of the Yale Law School. in his annual report to Dr James Rowland Angell president of the university. Serious students of the law, says the dean. have regretted the increasing subservience of perhaps most of the brilliant representatives of the profession to the de- mands of business economy. With the bus mess slump. this glamour which has sur rounded this type of practice. has lessened. .. . Trial work seems likely to resume its proper place as a necessary part of we'll rounded practice. There is no doubt of the benefit of the entire administration of justice when the leading lawyers reenter the court room. The success of English justice is due in large measure to the traditional position of the barrster the aristocrat of the Eng fish law - as the only member of the bar to participate in court trials. Our economic situation has tended to take those who should be our barristers out of the court room and into the office. A reversal of process will transform legal procedure more than may be achieved by change in mere rules and codes. :" We think the dean is quite right and the heyday of the Ameri- can Bar at hand. Of course our history is replete with anecdotes of unusual lawyers whose ability to sway courtroom spectators. judges and juries is legendary. The trial lawyer. if he is a good one. is always eolorful personality. He must be to win his reputation. More of them would add to the reputation of the fraternity. just at pres ent a bit frayed at the edges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
FRANCE MAY SAVE P0ETB

Paris (UP)--Despite the fact that 1t lacks architectural distinc. ton, admirers of the poet. Alfred ds visny are petitioning the the house In which he was born in Loches, Touraine, where Louis Xf spent much Of his tims at the chateau in which the cardinal who Invented Iron cages for prls- onsrs who Imprisoned in . large. grIljed bIrdeaGs suspended from ths ceiling. ft is in danger of bs. Ing torn down unIans steps gre taken 70 preserve If as q iS Co the wake of | street wldsnine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
IT'S TIME no sHUDDER
(AferillelI JournaI)

Automobile ~ ,eidents have be- come SO commqn that they fail 70 mako the froIds page those days unless so dlsa1trous as to attract attention. or wouped with other fatalities duriiig q weekend. The esnS esnss on na' .SS Highways s1'ss' sna a's no longer seems to shuddsr over the terrible toll.
 People wd uid feel differently, as tho Ilridg eport Telegram points out, if they ( ouid peek in on scenes nf tho hospf fais where the victims Of auto aeoii Tents are taken in ends less gtreAnvs throughout fhe aoun. try, Nveffs doelefs every hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
M TODAY &S
 / WQRlD DWAR\ ANNIVERSARY IGR. TA2E
TURKEY ASKS PEACE

On October 26, 1918, Turkey made an offer of peace to the allies that amounted virtually to sur render.
 British troops advanced south or Valenciennes. French pierced the Hunding line. Italians made eup- stantial gaines in attacks on Aus trian defenses on Piave line.
 m the Balkans, Serbs occupied Kraiieyo and Italian cavalry reached the Bulgar frontier. In Asia Minor, the British captured Aioppo. cutting the Constantinopls- Baedad railroad at that point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to persoha' health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady Address him, care of the Democrat 'enoins stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
NUNS TAKE OVER WHITE
 HOUSE.

Havre (UP)-F'rench nuns here have taken possession of the "White House of Havre." from which President Felix Faure of Franco in August 1892 inaugurated the first transatiantic telephone conversation in history with Presi- dent Mckinley In Washington. This former summer home of ono Of FraDee's earliest presidents Is now the clolstered home Of the Sisters of the order Of tho Alteration. The street upon which it is built is named Hue Felix F'anre. The once luxurious interior of the mansion is now aseeticaily plain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Winemakers of twenty six nations (United States excluded) are convening in Rome this week with fondest hopes of see- ing their markets expanded in the near fu- ture. So do we. for it is everybody's belief. except our dry leaders. that prohibition is at an end in this country. At any rate the wnemakers are talking about dividing con- sumers' markets and if map was spread before the delegates We know all eyes would be feasting on the arid shores of the U. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Governor Wilbur l.. Gross doesn't like the idea of the many republican employees of the state of Connecticut banding 10 ouM him and other duy.slseisd dsmoeraiie off. eisIs newt month in . recent criticism of the newly formed organization Of fepubli. can state smployW he declared that "fhs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Relief expenditures authorized by the government of Japan for fhe nest three years wiII total nsars |iy tfop,oop,oee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

It might be good idea to adopt con- stitutional amendment prohibiting wars until we've paid for the last one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Let the government pay the veterans bonus and let all the insurance companies pay the maturity value of all their policies and then everything will be all right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 526 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26
Good evening.
 o-O-o A FEW WHEEZES

Good evening.
 A FEW WHsEzES I call my girl. "Mayonnaise.~ Don't think that I'm in dover, I simply call her 'Mayonnaise." Because she spreads all over. Many man votes wet, And many man votes dry. It's just question of capacities, Even as you and 1. Business is gaining. That fact is quite clear. So it looks like genuine Happy New Year. Its the little things in Efe that
 count"
 Said dry old Farmer Brown. As he looked at the tiny adding
 machine, Tis son brought back from
 town. Keep smiling is grand old slogan, Keep smiling when skies ara
 gray, For smiles and a good stiff upper
 lip.
 Will keep the glooms away. Babies have their bassinets and capabilities.
 It's amusing to hear candi- dates speak of beer when the nation is thirsty for food. o-O-o The trouble with some motor ists is due to the fact that they believe themselves to be automa- tic, much the same as traffic lights.
 How about placing a pole vaulter on @ cabinet post?
 o-O-o They are experimenting with golden rod for rubber. They should try minute steaks in some of the towns eateries.
 o-O-o
 DING, DING Hardship and suffering, Go hand in hand, But it chastens humanity Throughout the land.
 o-O-o Steel has paid its dividend. Which is bound to steel American industry for months to come.
 o-O-o
 Twice told tales-campaign
 o-O-o You can always expect mud when things are wet. This is true of the prohibition issue in the pres- ent electlOn.
 You can lead the south to beer plank-but you can't Iuke 1t drink after election.
 O-O-O A man will often give his life for his party. But you never find party giving its life for a man.
 so IT GOES Politics, oh politics,
 You stir up quite fuss. But after it's all over, well You turn your back on us.
 o-O-o Dad just gets relief from cut ting the lawn, when he has to go out, rake the leaves and then stand around and bet smoked like ham while they're burning.
 o-O-o
 The country at large-can be pretty small at times.
 o-O-o If the world lacked mirrors we'd never see ourselves as others see us.
 o--O-o If the world lacked mirrors we'd never see ourselves as others see us.
 o.O-o
 Add similes and metaphors. As unconcerned as bride and groom waiting for their honeymoon train.
 o-O-o Whats wrong with this sentence I'm taking my Christmas club to buy mother a new gas stove," said the dress killing flapper.
 KEEP GOING Keep going ahead.
 This program will win, Your ship may be out, But it's bound to come in.
 o-O-o Unemployed are marching on London. The authorities may scare 'em by singing London bridge is falling down. falling down."
 o-O-o
 A diamond is the corner stone of marriage. Love is not commodity you can buy. So says an English scien- tist. Yeah, well, you can buy plenty of 1t with diamond brace. lets and fur coats.
 o-O-o
 A woman talks about her career. often mistaking 1t for ordinary pursuits in this little work-a-day world.
 O-O--o The world travels in two direc- tions. A lot of us want to get 10 the top. Still more of us seek knowledge by getting to the very roots of life.
 o--O--o
 so, so The election is so twisted. That now. amid the din, it seems the good old cork
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

I call my girl. "Mayonnaise.T
 Don't think that I'm in dover, I simply call her "Mayonnaise.'
 Because she spreads all over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

Many man votes wet,
 And many a man votes dry. It's just a question of capacities, Even as you and 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-26

The election is so twisted.
 That nov, amid the din, it seems the good old cork
 screw,
 Jins one fIne chance t0 win.
 O-O--0 This concludes our regular mid week program. It came to you over pliD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pioneer In this type Of newsphp per ,Ie w""s .o w" cs hrs bnee sn"i en the ', nIr ssa tosnofr0w evening at the usuni hour.
 Good night
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
ROOSEVELT OUTSPOKEN

No matter what the party
enemies of Governor Roose-
velt may think of him the fact
remains that he has the cour-
age to set himself clear on the
prohibition problem. ''In this
respect" comments the Morn
ing News, 'he has not hedged,
a fact that may aid him when
his name is put before the
Democratic convention in Chi
cago. There is no need of
him going further. Should he
be nominated he would be
willing to stand upon any
platform his party might
erect.
"Yet he is faced with an
other vital issue. He has been
presented with the evidence
taken by the Seabury COM
mission, in effect a demand
for the removal of Mayor
Walker. The intimation is
that he will withhold any de-
cision until after the Demo-
cratic convention. Should he
remove Walker at once the
weakened in his own state.
Should he be nominated dras-
tic action then in respect to
the mayor would ALLEVIATE the
Tammany voters and cause
them to waver at the polls.
"Thus the governor is fac
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
rs YEARS OLD TO-DAY

With this issue The Smyrna
Times enters its 18th year.
AS the oldest consecutively
published newspaper in Della
ware, the old Times is carry
ing on, meeting the present
conditions and depression as
best it can and striving faith
fully to serve its subscribers
and the town of Smyrna and
community with all the local
news that it fit to print.
When it is considered the
Times was founded before the
Delaware Railroad had reach
ed down to Kent County and
the paper was printed on an
old lever press, the style Ben
jamin Franklin used, and that
the Times was delivered by
the stage coach route, it is
something of pride it has
stood the test of all these
years; has always been in the
same family with three pub
fishers, the late Robert D.Hof-
fecker, Sr., the founder, his
brother, the late Joseph H.
Hoffecker (who was publisher
for about 10 years when the
founder again took back the
Times), and the founders son,
the present owner and pub
Usher; and in all these 78
years has never missed an is
sue, it is truly a newspaper
and family record that few
papers can point to. But in
our humble way we are striv-
ing to march on with the pro-
gress Of the years and serve
well.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

The Democratic candidate,
however, is preparing for a
big and brisk battle, but he
will have numerous obstacles
in his own party to overcome.
After all, we think the people
will decide as viewed by the
newspaper above quot e d
that there is nothing to war
rant a belief that he would be
more competent than Mr..
Hoover, and that this is not
the time for changing pilots.
The Boston Herald, however,
is sarcastic and severe on the
Democratic candidate, and
charges him with being a slip
perry opportunist and is infer
ior in character, ability and
intellectual impact to such
rivals as Smith, Baker and
Ritchie. That condemnation
of the Democratic nominee
strikes us as grossly exaggef-
ated. A man who could or
ganize his forces in SO master
ly a manner as to win the
SO easily must
have certain ability of a high
order. Surely, Alfred E.
SMITH who was smashed out
of sight by the Roosevelt fore
es, did not manifest the mark
ed intellectual and other abil-
ity that he is credited with by
this Boston newspaper. -
News.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

fer goods at half price, but if
his townspeople are not in
formed of the fact, most of
the lot will probably remain
on the merchants shelf. The
newspaper ad furnishes the
means by which such deals
are made profitable. By in
forming the public that it has
such and such a lot, a store
arouses the interest of the
people, and the transaction
t h a t without advertising
proves a dead loss, is turned
into a profit.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
ROOSEVELT REVIEWED

As was to be expected, gen
eral comment upon the nomi-
nation of Governor Franklin
ID. Roosevelt of New York for
President is varied but not
violent. As a rule the decision
of the Chicago convention has
not aroused any great degree
of enthusiasm even among the
run of Democrats. Many of
his own adherents seemed to
be for him because of their
dislike of Alfred E. Smith and
not because of particular love
for the nominee. For instance
the Albany Knickerbocker
Press, ranked as an independ-
ent, being a Gannett newspap-
er, with splendid opportunity
to observe Roosevelt in AL
bany as governor, declares
that his record does not war
rant any thought that he
would be more competent
than Mr.. Hoover. "He has not
been a strong and steadfasf
executive, but a rather vacil
lating and uncertain one
And this, it is added, woul6
continue should he be chosel
President. Personally he il
praised by the newspaper fol
his many fine personal quail
ties. There is similar com
ment, though on the othel
hand, he is lauded by some
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
MAKING GOOD IN TRADE

The alert business concern
can pick up no end of mer-
chandise lots today that are
sold at prices regarded as i'm
possible three years ago. But
even if SO, that does not prove
they can be disposed of, un-
less the public is informed
about them. A man may Of
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
FOR SHERIFF

I wish to announce that I am a
candidate for the Office Of sheriff of
Kent County at the Democratic
Primaries, subject to the decision
of the Democratic and Independent
voters. Your support will be ap-
preciated. WILLIAM F. DULIN,
6-29 lot Clayton, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

ed by the necessity of select
ing either the deep sea or his
satanic majesty. The coming
campaign is expected to evoke
both chills and thrills"
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
For Levy Court Commissioner

I wish to announce that 1 am q
candidate for the office of Levy
Court Commissioner Of the First
Levy Court District of Kent Coun-
ty at the Democratic Primaries,
subject to the decision of the Dem
ocratic and Independent voters.
Your support will be appreciated.
4-20 If r. Y. WALLEN
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
For Levy Court Commissioner

I wish to announce myself can
didate for the office of Levy Court
Commissioner of the 1st, End, 3rd
and 5th districts at the Democratic
Primaries, subject to the decision
of the Democratic and Independent
voters. will appreciate your sup
ports. JOHN J. HURD
4-2O If
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
For Levy Court Commissioner

I wish to announce myself a can
didate for the Office of Levy Court
Commissioner of the 1st, End, 3rd,
and 5th districts at the Democratic
Primaries, subject to the decision
of the Democratic and Independent
voters. Your support will be ap-
preciated. HARRY B. CLARK
5-25 If
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
Is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district Of which it is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charg-
ed for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent.
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, a minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. Public
Sale advertisements rs cents per Inch
FIRST insertion and so cents per inch for
each subsequent insertion. Locals and
Reading Notices, is cents per line per
issue.
THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
IL represents and the State of which 1t
is part. 1t also gives the Items OF
Importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

Entered at the Post Once at Smyrna. Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. $3.50 psr year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

Published Every Wednesday Afternoon. BY
R. d. HOFFECKER- Proprietor.
Founded BY Robert d. Hoffecker. July 8.
1854 Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10, 1907
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06

Total ..... 81, l2O, ,461- -O8
State Of Delaware, County Of Kent. s.:
l. Edw. T. Porter, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief
EDW. Z. PORTER, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
5th day of July. 1882.
GEO. r. STEVENSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
WILBERT RAWLEY.
EDWARD G. WALLS,
HARVEY c. JONES,
Directors.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
RECEIVERS SALE
OF VALUABLE
r. T. AL EST A T e

The undersigned, Receivers of
Sheubrooks & Middleton Co., will
expose to sale by public vendue on
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
WILLIAM VIRDIN,
Register in Chancery


TERMS: The whole of the
amount bid for said real estate or
so much thereof as shall be suf-
ficient to pay the cost of this pro-
ceeding will be required to be paid
on the day of sale.
At the same time and place
there will be exposed to sale per-
sonal property of said Sheubrooks
& Middleton Co. in the building on
the said premises, consisting of
showcases, desks, chairs and other
furniture contained in the said
building.
HARVEY c. JONES,
EDWARD II. PORTER,
Receivers of Sheubrooks &
Middleton Co.
Smyrna times., 1932-07-06
WANTED TO BUY

Pyrofax Outfit and Gas stove
wanted. Must be in frst-class con.
dition. Apply
d. j. SAUNDERS
10 It Phone 499 Dover, Del