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The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

This profile of Abraham Lincoln, IKE
cuted by Pickett, is considered one
of the best ever executed by any
sculptor. SO we'll is it regarded that
it was selected as the model to be
used on U. S. postcards.
rector of the research foundation when
that organization was endowed four
years ago by the Lincoln National Life
Insurance Company. He quoted as fol-
lows from L%incoln's speech, delivered
in Springfield. March 8, 1882:
Attacks Loan Sharks"
ON ROAD BUILDING-"That the
poorest and most thinly populated
counties would be benefited by the
opening of good roads is what no per-
son will deny. Yet it is folly to un-
dertake works OF this or any other
kind without first knowing that we are
able to finish them, as half finished
work generally proves to be labor
lost"
ON PUBLIC EDUCATION-"That
every man may receive at least a mod
crate education. and thereby be en-
abled tc read the histories Of his own
and other countries. by which he may
duly appreciate the value Of our free
institutions. appears to be an object
Of vital Importance. For my part, I
desire to see the time when education
and by its means. morality. sobriety.
enterprise, and industry-shall become
much more general than at present"
ON USURY-"It seems that we are
never to have an end to this baneful
and corroding system (loaning money
ut exorDitant rate Of INTEREST,", unless
there b a law made fixing the limits Of
usury."
Regarding the acknowledgements
terways controversy. Lincoln favored
improvements on the Sangamon river
So that it would be available for trans
portation rather than the project OF
building IA railroad" Doctor Warren
said. "I;ut his argument was solely
because The former project was less
expensive.
This first address Of the man who
was destined in less than 30 years to
become President Of the United States
was brief and almost excessively mod
est for a mar seeking effice. It closed
with these words:
Favored Waterways.
Every a is said to have his
own peculiar ambition. Whether 1t be
true or not, l can say, for one, that i
have no other so great as that of being
truly esteemed of my fellow men, by
rendering myself worthy Of their es-
TEEN. How far / shall succeed in graf
flying this ambition is yet to be de-
yeloped. ! am young and unknown to
many of you. | was born and have
ever remained in the most humble
walks of life. have no wealthy or
popular relations or friends to recon-
mend me. My case is thrown exclu-
sively upon the independent voters of
the country and, if elected. they will
have conferred a favor upon me for
which / shall be unremitting in my la
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The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

pers and spilled cigar ashes over the
rug.
He swung the door open with a jerk,
prepared to give the intruder a piece
of his mind!
There stood Lucia Bell, demure and
lovely in her excitement.
Just a. she was about to speak she
spied her golden slippers. With a
look of surprise she said sweetly, MAY
I have my slippers?"
John forgot all about little blue
books" bachelorhood, conventionaIi-
ties. doorbells Oh New Years Eve
everything! And then he helped Gin
derella" into her slippers. He was
simply John Eilers, serving the beau
tiful Lucia Bell, and all because of a
pair of slippers that had gone astray.
g. 1898. Western Newspaper Union.
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thought maybe l could use your tele-
phone"
There was something likable in the
face Of the lad standing inside the
door. I'm sorry, we've got no phone,
mister, but-but l know mann would
be glad to have you come In. Wouldn't
you, mam?' He turned toward a slen-
der and charming d~ark-haired woman
as he spoke.
"Why, of course" she said, with a
smile. We're always glad to assist a
stranger, and-and we can fix you
something to eat, and you can stay
here until some one comes along TO
help you"
Soon the appetizing odors OF ham
and eggs and coffee filed the room.
Don inhaled the fragrance while be
talked to the children. He found the
other three just as pleasant as the boy
who had opened the door. There was
something especially lkable about
them all.
Don did q lot of thinking while he
ate the delicious meal. His sharp eyes
had taken in the situation at a glance.
There was poverty In the little home
not the kind that shows itself to the
world unashamed-but the shabby re-
nnement. A few new toys of the cheap
est kind were the only things to show
that Christmas had come to the little
family.
He thought with a thrill of the pack
age that lay under the back seat Of
his car. He was glad now that a mis-
take had been made on the shipmant
to the Nelson Stores and they had
asked him to bring the things into the
factory branch for credit. rs
But instead of going to the factory
branch, he made up his mind that the
contents of the package would remain
in the Dalton cottage. And he felt
quite sure that he was going to have
. lot more fun out Of the thing he was
going to do than he ever could have
celebrating the New Year with his
bachelor friends In Chicago.
An hour later, after help had come
along, and while he was being towed
to the highway, there echoed In his
ears above the plop-plop of the horses
feet, the hearty thanks and good
wishes for a happy New Year that the
Dalton family had repeated with such
sincerity. And he felt that such COED
lWishes must come true.
q 1851, Western Nswspepsx unisa.
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

busy to waste any time in delivery, as
the young people were anxious to be
finished and at home dressing for the
greatest celebration Of all the year.
What on earth? thought John prob
ably a practical joke by some Of his
friends, for when he opened the par
eel out fell a pair of golden slippers
perfect Number 4. Kicking them out
Of his way, he returned to his study
entirely forgetting the incident.
Meanwhile there was great commo-
ton in the apartment above. Lucia
Bell, the pretty radio entertainer, was
waiting impatiently for the delivery Of
her dancing slippers. She was to be
at the Studio ball at nine o'clock and
1t was almost that now.
Out Of breath, she rushed to the
suite below and again John Eilers
heard his doorbell ring.
What now? thought John, in disgust
as he overturned the whole volume Of
little blue books. lost one of his slip
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

Webster and Holtonl But
he had been in such a hurry to get
back to Chicago to join with the crowd
In welcoming in the New Year. II
only he had made sufficient inquiry he
could have found out about this awful
detour. He hadn't thought there were
any roads left that were quite so bad,
and he couldn't have foreseen the
quick and annoying thaw that had
set in.
Down the steep grade the big car
careened-nOw on n side OF the
road, now on the other. He couldn't
hold il to the ruts. 1t got more and
more beyond his control every minute
until finally the left real Wheel slid
into the heavy three-foot bank at the
side.
Don made a sound that was almost
n groan. He was beyond speech for
the moment. Could anything be
worse? Marooned in the dark on a
country road, and on New Years Eve
As hungry as a hawk, without even a
W bAbt " LANG II oil any
way! why hadn't he used a little
common sense?
Stumbling out of his seat, he stood
upon the running board for a moment.
There didn't seem to be a thing that
he could do. The heavy night was
all around him, and there probably
wasn't a house within miles.
But there was! For the friendly
light of a Christmas candle was blink
ing at him from the window Of q small
cottage that stood back some distance
from the road!
Drawing the sticky mud that made
walking so difficult. Don approached
the house and Knocked.
II beg your pardon for bother
ing you" he said apologetically, but
my car got stalled out in front and I
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29
Guide Platform
Local

O We must have our pre-rata of employment in
businesses to which we give cur patronage, such as gree
cry stores, ~laundries, furniture stores, department stores
and coal companies, IN fact, every concern which we sup
port. We must give our citizens the chance to live res
I~pectably. We are tired Of educating eur children and
permitting them to remain economic slaves and enter in
Ito lives of shame.
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

conventionalities and the like?
Now 1t did look like he was destined
to forego the pleasure, and exchange
Plato and Socrates for an evening of
worthless nonsense.
He sauntered to the door with a
scowl Of disapproval. There stood a
delivery boy who hurriedly thrust a
parcel into the hands of the much sur
prised Mr.. Bachelor, and was gone be-
fore he could utter a word. The
stores on New Years Eve were too
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

On CARLTON gripped the
wheel tightly as the car
plowed a zig gag path
through the mire Of the
country road. What a fool
he had been to allow him
self to be talked into TAX
ing the short cut between
r,. - IInlA Drrt
The Omaha guide., 1933-12-29

HE doorbell rang at the
bachelor apartment of the
sedate John Eilers, just as
he had settled down for a
quiet evening with his "little
blue books" on philosophy.
What did John care about
Evening star., 1933-07-16


the Rogues' Gallery
HE Office of the New York newspaper
on which went to work in 1899 was
rich in legends of Vance Thompson,
later widely known as an author
and international journalist. Thomp-
son had preceded me by several
wears as a reporter, and his hammered style,
outgrowth of a passion for the more esoterlc
literature of France, was the admiration OF
younger writing men.
One Friday morning, the day before pay day.
Vance Thompson walked hurriedly into the
CITY room and went directly to the desk OF old
Pill Cczier. the papers veteran city hall man.
.'Rill" he said II want you to do me favor.
want YOU to go down to the cashier and get
me S5.'
Among reporters it was standard practice to
ask such favors of Cozier. A big, witty, gray
haired Irishman he was the soul OF kindness,
and he was the only one of us regularly able
to talk an advance out of the cold-eyed lndl-
vic,ual behind the bars Of the cashiers cage.
I'D gladly do it for you, Vance" said Cozier,
"but I've already tackled him twice this morn
ing and the last time it was like pulling teeth.
Try Quigley-hes got So
Three dollars wouldn't do me any good.
I've got to have five"
CoZier drew some change from MS pocket
and counted 1t.
Look here" he said, I've got IS cents.
Come on over to Doan's. I'll buy you some
lunch and we'll see if we can think of some
thing"
Thanks, Bill, but I've got to get IS right
away" Thompson's tone was desperate. Cozier
concluded that he was in some serious diff
Guilty so he braced himself and made third
visit to Old Money Bags.
How he managed nobody ever knew, but he
presently came back, perspiring and victorious,
and handed Vance the required sum.
I'll never forget this, Bill, never! I'll be
grateful to you long as I live!" Having
shaken Cozier's hand fervently in both his own,
Vance hurried out of the Office.
As for Cozier he proceeded presently to
Dolans on Park Row, where he lunched at
cost Of Is cents. On his way back to the office
he met friend, politician, who invited him
pver to the old Astor House to have drink.
The two entered the ancient hotel by the side
door, and on their way to the bar passed
through the cafe.
There, seated alone at q table, was Vance
Thompson. On the floor at his side stood a
bucket Of ice, containing pint of champagne.
Evening star., 1933-07-16
THE ART OF FINE LIVING" By Julian Street

COME years after I left the paper met
- Vance Thompson in Paris where he vas
correspondent for chain Of American dailies.
He lived in picturesque little house which had
formerly been the home Of the Goncourts wore
a single eyeglass, believed in spiritism and
good food. The good food made him rather
fat Many years later he wrote q book called
Eat and Grow Thin" which had a large
American sale, but whether he himself grew
thin do not know. He was intensely romantic.
Once, after an alteration with an American
painter at the Cafe du Dome, Vance challenged
the painter to q duel which was narrowly
averted. born story-teller he exercised the
raconteur's prerogative of diScarding bother.
some facts and replacing them with Inventions
calculated to heighten the dramatic effect Of
his tales. do not believe he was aware Of
doing this. 1t was instructive.
He used to tell story of an experience with
Sarah Bernhardt. An American editor deputed
Vance to call upon the great French actress
and ask her to write story for the Christmas
number of a magazine Vance did so. The
price allowed was satisfactory to Bernhardt
and she left the details to be arranged between
Vance and her secretary.
And do not forget monsieur said the
secretary as Vance was leaving the house.
that madame wishes to read the manuscript
before it is published" In other words, Vance
was expected to write the story.
He did so. Bernhardt read and approved it,
if my recollection is accurate, was My Firt
Christmas"
Two three years after this Vance had
occasion to interview the great Sarah. While
waiting in her drawing room he noticed on q
table small book-'My First Christmas" by
Sarah Bernhardt He glanced at it and saw
that it was the story he had written.
As Bernhardt entered the room he laid the
book down.
"Ah monsieur" she said, "you have been
looking at my little volume" And entirely for
getting Vance's part in the matter, she added:
my friends say it is the best thing have
ever written
Vance made her one Of his courtly bows
Il am sure it is, madame" he said
ONE of the best known journalists in Europe
~ is the Cavaliere Salvatore Cortesi, who lately
retired after many years service as Rome cor
respondent of the Associated Press He was
picked for the job by the late Melville E. Stone,
when the Associated Press started its foreign
service, long. long ago. and he remained IN
ornament to his profession until the Associated
Press age limit forced him to retire.
Five or six years ago when dined with the
elder Cortesi in his paloce In Rome-it is in the
Via del Anirna. or Street Of the Soul-he told
Continued on Fifteenth Po0e.
Evening star., 1933-07-16

and on the cloth before him was spread q
luncheon fit for Lucullus. The whole S., Bill
Cozier told me, in relating the tale, was right
there in sight-and in those days IS went IS
far as SO does now.
Co1ier stopped in his tracks. For once his
Evening star., 1933-07-16

Irish fluency forsook him, and he could only
stare.
Vance leaned back in his comfortable chair
and with an airy wave Of the hand greeted
his benefactor.
BILL" he said. you don't know how to i've"
Evening star., 1933-07-16

For many years Mr.. Street has kept
near his desk a large md',ila envelope
marked Memoirs" into which ne has
dropped notes concerning conversations,
stories and episodes uhich hare enter
tanned Kim. When one envelope is filed
he starts another, and ,oith time the
collection has grorn rich. We haze
asked him to pull out q te,O plums for
the Rogues' Gallery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
BARN MURALS
 STATE FEATURE u
Wisconsin Farmers Now {. AdOrning Buildings Very Stylish

' Darlington, Wis.-(UP) ~ Not content with the usual white or red colors used to paint barns in most parts of the country, farm CTS in southwestern Wisconsin for a number of years have followed the custom of having oil murals painted on their farm buildings.
 As a result this section of the state is becoming known to mo- torists throughout the country, who claim the idea is distinctively southwestern Wisconsin cus- tom.
 a The murals are the work, for the most part, of one man, Frank H. Engebretson, of Brodhead. Wis. who has been a painter for almost 20 years. He painted his first "barn mural" for a. friend in 1914. Other farmers in the dis trict noticed that the pictures. which are usually nature scenes, attracted a great deal of atten- tior. They flooded Engebretson with requests for similar pictures. Now he paints about 15O Q year, hot counting the work he does re- touching former paintings.
 Farmers found that the murals were particularly valuable when they were in the dairying busi- ness. The pictures add a spruce ness and cleanliness to the ap- pearance of the buildings that Is not possible with plain paint, farmers say. Persons notice this, and before long they are request Ing milk from the farmers herd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Members of the board of finance, at their bi-monthly meeting yes- terday afternoon, postponed action on the proposed 1884 budget un- til next week. It was originally planned to have the tentative bud- get taken up for preliminary con- sideration yesterday, but Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly has not yet completed the work of pre- pairing the proposed financial pro- gram. The administration, of course, is striving to cut down the tax rate. A slight increase in the water rates is also expected. There fore, these two problems will take little more time for study by Secretary Kelly.
 During October a total of $60.- 240 was collected in back taxes and assessments and the board ordered this sum deposited in the surplus resource sinking fund. The money collected was made up as follows, First district, $8,737 from the lists of 1880 and prior years, $26,05O from the list of 1891 and $1.694 in assessments and miscellaneous items: second district, $5,262 from the lists of 1890 and prior years, s9,645 from the 1891 list, $S,789 from interest and lien fees and $63 from miscellaneous sources.
 The park department reported that during the month of October the receipts at the municipal golf course were $871 and the expendi- lures $138. The balance in the golf course treasury on November 1st was $3,212.
 Tax Attorney George R. Guilfoile informed the board that during October he collected $2,327 in back taxes, sent out 175 demands for payment, had IA title searches made and instituted 6 foreclosure city's claim against the receiver of filed proofs of claims in the bank Sam Spirit, Carl Bengston, Louis the Colonial Bottling Company, Fred McLelland, Raymond Tinsley. Jerry Covino, Alexis Desjardins, William Dufresne, Raymond Cloth ing shop. John Columbus and Ray mond Dietz. Attorney Guilfoile also took over by foreclosure prop erty on Lilley street, owned by Angelo Fasano, and land on Long, view avenue, owned by Vincenzo Sanzo.
 Controller Daniel J. Leary form- ally reported to the board that $7.S4O in personal taxes. which are uncollectable at the present time because the individuals owing the money have disappeared, have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
'POTVIN DISPLAY
 SHOWING LOCALLY
Unusual Mechanical Exhi= bits Being Viewed at 85
 East Main Street

A famous display of unusual me- chanical masterpieces is now in town, having opened a few. days ago and being visited by many. The exhibit is known as the "Potvin eX- libition" and is located at S5 East Main street, near the Strand the ater. On it's transcontinental tour this famous display comes to this city after visiting some of the prin- cipal cities where it was enjoyed by millions everywhere it was shown and claimed to be the only one of it's kind on earth. The display, which is something new, different, and out of the ordinary, consists of scenes made of wood with jack knife and mechanically operating by electric motors and devices, made by New England's famous ar- Woonsocket, R.. l., who spent 20 years of labor to produce it. An unique feature of this attraction is that all the figures of the various scenes are seen in automatic op- Gration, figures in action perform ing their duties as real human be- ings. The outstanding piece is un- questionably ''The Village Black. smith" which takes the spectator back to the eidays of the old smithy. Other masterpieces are such as New Years Eve in Canada, ''Story Without Words, "Home, Sweet Home, '"The Face on the Barroom Floor", "A Little Bit of Jreland', "The Violin Shop, "Af- rica". "Pioneerfng Days, and many others, too numerous to mention hcre. The Potvin exhibition has been on the road for the past seven years. touring part of the United States and Canada and millions have seen the display. There are also paintings, plaster casts of many different people. and other features, including banners from every city in which the exhibit was shown. Citizens of Waterbury and surrounding communities should hot fail to see these creations of a master mind, an attraction which is suitable for the whole family, young or old. The exhibit is open daily from 10 a. m. to Il D. m. and will remain here for a short period only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
CHARLES WHITE HIT
 BY CAR LAST NIGHT

Charles White. ca. of le7 West Main street was hit by an automo- bile last evening about e:so o'clock as he was crossing West Main street. On examination it was found that MT White had sustained fracture of the lower right leg. A report of the accident was filed with the police by the driver of the machine involved, Charles Gesner of the Gesner Equipment Corporation of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Rev C.. Seymours, the oldest Congregational xsinister in England, has died in Northampton at the age of 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17
Slight Increase In Water Rates Looms
Executive Secretary Kelly Studying PrOblenl-ActOn on 1894 Budget Postponed

transferred to the suspense book in Tax Collector William A. Ennis's office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

Shopping Metropolitan is the vogue in Waterbury these days With quality furniture priced so low in this sensational sale it is to everyOne advantage to buy their furniture needs now! We're clearing floors rapidly to make room for the new Christmas shipments Lim- ited quantities and 0neof-aknd floor samples are dras- ticay reducedevery article tagged with the sale price Don't miss it-theres something you will want and will get at big saving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-17

The famous Florence dou- ble burner unit with a hand some, enameled cabinet that conceals the storage tank and control valves! Come early!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-05-11
CLOVERDALE

Notice-Sunday school began Sun
day. Because there are divine serv-
ices at o'clock on Sunday. the school
will convene at one. Please send
your children. Everyone may attend.
Miss Rosa Thompson of Hinckley.
spent the weekend at Einar Nor
lander's.
Miss Evelyn Petsko of Hinckley.
was a weekend visitor at Joseph
Petskos.
Mrs. Paul Wolter and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Beach returned Monday from
Dakota, where they attended funeral
services for Will Richmond.
Grandma" Orr of Crosby. spent
several days with Walter Orrs here.
A large number attended parcel
shower for Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Judkins
at the Judkin home Sunday. They
were married week ago Saturday
Miss Frances E. Waller was week
end visitor in Sandstone.
Edward Pearson was an overnight
visitor at the Gust Westman home
southwest of Cloverdale.
The choir met at George Stems
Wednesday evening of last week.
George, Oscar and Leonard Steen
drove to Valley City, S. d., last Thurs
day. returning Monday. Their bus
mess was connected with the estate OF
the late Charles Steen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1933-05-11
Oak Lake NeighbOrhOOd

John Miller was a caller at the
S. G.. Johnson home Saturday evening.
Adolph Anderson and S. G. Johnson
are driving Model A Fords which
they purchased recently, trading in
their old cars on the deal.
Ole Berset and son, Philip, and
Wallner and Hjalmer Erickson called
at Victor Swenson's Sunday.
Irving Koecher lost a horse and
Emil KOecher COW last week
Anders Anderson spent Sunday aft
ernoon with Conrad koecher.
The Oak Lake Farm Bureau Unit
will meet at the Kerrick school Fri
day evening, May IL.
The Luther League will meet at
the church Saturday evening, May
-. The program will be in the form
of a Mothers day program, so all
mothers are especially invited to
come.
Miss Evelyn Larson spent the week
end with her sister in Duluth.