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Evening star., 1933-08-13
MARKETS REVEAL
7 UNCERTAIN TREND
Stocks Do Comparatively
Well Despite Gyrations of
Grain and Cotton.
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Associated Press Financial Writer

Associated Press Financial Writer.
NEW YORK. August 12.-Financial
markets generally worked at cross pur-
poses during the week and most Of
them, Influenced by variety Of fac
tors closed with inconcluSive trends.
= Stocks despite the erratic gyrations
of grain and cotton prices, did very
we'll, on the whole, although the specu-
lative ardor for securities was consid-
erably restrained as the recent higher
e margin requirements and other trading
regulations tended to make the major
: ity of operators ultra cautious in the
matter of lin and out" deals.
Except for minor boom" on We'd
nesday. based partly on a renewal Of
business and trade news, share trans
factions were comparatively small and
the ticket tape idled indiffereutly. From
the standpoint of activity, the flve-day
period vas one of the dullest Of the year.
Volume Very Small
Stocks sales for the week totaled only
e,764219, a turnover not much greater
: than was recorded in some Of the recent
daily sessions. The Associated Press
STANDARD Statistics average for 80 Sc
elected issues finished with q net ad-
vance of SO points at 84.1.
In the face of a Government crop re-
port showing the smallest wheat pro-
siuction in the past 35 years. this staple
eslumped the full days limit of cents
bushel both Friday and Saturday and
corn, oats. rye and barley sagged sym
rathetically Market analysis attributed
the weakness principally to some final
necessitous liquidation and to Govern
Snent estimates that this years wheat
ecarryover would be the largest in the
seountry. The Canadian carryover, 1t
Gwas estimated, would be much greater
4han previously figured.
) Cotton was nervous throughout and
at one time was around 81 bale under
ssthe prices of the previous week Not
ESTIMATED that cotton production this
other commodities followed rather dull
and narrow range.
Bonds finished a little better than
even, with most prime issues maintain
ing steady to firm position. Holders
of senior securities were especially in
terested in the conference of the ad-
ministration's monetary experts with
President Roosevelt during the week
they were disposed to interpret the con-
ference as having to do chiefly with
the Governments future refunding
plans.
Business Doing Well.
While the United States Steel Cor
poration's July backlog showed q
larger than expected decrease. business
and industry were reported doing we'll.
Evening star., 1933-08-13
LARGER GREEN PEA CROP
FORECAST FOR MARYLAND

Production of green peas in Maryland
is forecast at 20,905, 900 pounds accord
ing to Richard c. Ross. agricultural
statistician for the Maryland Crop Re-
porting Service. If realized. this crop
will be about so per cent larger than
the 1882 crop of $3.50, 900 pounds. The
acreage this year is somewhat smaller
than last year, but growers received
much higher average yield per acre
than last year. The 1888 crop Of
is forecast at 1900 tons, or about 10
per cent larger than the 1882 crop Of
1900 tons.
Evening star., 1933-08-13
DISTRICT BUSINESS BAROMETERS

retail trade according the Federal Rich
$51 169, while months s56487657
las month
reported the Potomac Electric Power Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
NEW DEMOCRATIC GROUP

A new Democratic organization
has sprung into existence "The
Progressive Democratic League" was
formed at a recent meeting held at
the Southern Hotel, Baltimore, and
is hearlded as the most important
political development that has taken
place in Maryland for years.
This newly organized group plans
series of massmeetings and radio
talks, with the avowed object of pre-
venting Democratic politics in Mary
land from remaining a closed cor
poration."
The fact s stressed that the organ
ization is not anti-Ritchie, but belief
expressed that there should be new
or additional faces" in the councils
which direct the Democratic party in
Maryland.
Clarence w. Miles is president.
Leonard Weinberg secretary, and
Edwin H. Burke treasurer.
Their declaration of rights de-
clares "a party should be run by it's
voters, not by an oligarshy."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
THE NEW YEAR

Here we stand again on the bord-
: erland of Welcome and Good-by.
There is so little between them and
so much either side of them.
When the great bell of time strikes
the midnight hour, and the year pas
SEES into the land of long ago, there
is one simple resolution that we can
all make with pretty good surety
= that we can keep it till tho next mid
night chimes-that we will be bet
ter man or woman in the next year
than the last.
That won't be hard resolution to
fulfill in some degree, and if every
one is even little better, there will
be lot more goodness, Kindness,
success and love in the world when
1884 rings out than there is now.
The untried year brings with it a
chance for ala chance to make
good where we have failed--a chance
to benefit by what we have counted
failures in the year that is passing
out.
The old year has been difficult
one for many. Some have lost
heart; the new year, which gives
promise of so much that is better,
will bring new courage and hope
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

scheme to put across but-simply to
act as connecting link between the
farmer and the sources of informa-
tion and help. Any farmer
who is seriously trying to meet
his job will appreciate this and
every good citizen will reailze that
the government has duty to help
farmers solve these problems as they
arise.
Aside from the important job of
helping farmers solve daily emer-
gency problems, the second part of
the County Agents job is to serve
the organized groups by taking the
leadership in the program to produce
efficiently.
Anyone who condemns the Extern
sion Service as having caused gem
eral over production of farm crops
hasn't looked into the facts. 1t is
true that the slogan used to be two
blades of grass where one grew be-
fore" but the idea was not to grow
twice as much grass but rather the
same amount on less acreage There
has been in recent years. an expan-
sion of certain crops such as alfalfa
and soy beans, but only as a replace
ment for other feed crops as def
mite part of the program to lower
cost of production.
These are outstanding examples Of
this idea, now a definite part of our
system of farming and resulting
from the efforts of the Extension
Service. Cow testing associations,
ton-ton tomato clubs-ten litter of
hogs-yard raising of turkeys are all
part of the scheme to reduce the
unit cost.
And this is important. 1t doesn't
avail the farmer to voluntarily re-
duce his wheat acreage il it costs
him $1.00 bushel to produce wheat
and the man who can produce milk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
EAT HEARTILY BUT WISELY,
is DIET ADVICE OF MAX BAER
Heavyweight Contender Finds
Canned Pineapple Aid
in Keeping Fit.

Max Baer, conqueror of Max Schmel-
ling and challenger of Primo Camera,
does not intend to let himself become
an easy mark for the giant Italian. He
Is taking regular exercise, getting
plenty of sleep and watching his diet.
primo thinks I'll play around in the
movies until I get too soft for him."
says the Livermore Larruper. How
ever, he let it be known this week that
he does not intend to be caught nap
ping.
'Diet is unquestionably the most i'm
portant consideration / have in the
matter of keeping fit," said Max. The
brawny Baer who has recently won
new acclaim as a screen actor and
radio performer, is heavy but care
full eater.
"Some of my advisers have attempt
ed to persuade me to eat much less
than do" he said, "but know how
much food l need to keep on my toes
physically and prefer to control the
quality rather than the quantity. OF
course, less active person must be
careful not to overeat.
II eat lots of meat. vegetables and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
SILVER TO BE RECoINED

President Roosevelt a in procla-
nation Thursday night directed the
Treasury to purchase 24,421, 410
ounces of American silver annually
for the next four years.
One-half of this silver is to be
coined into standard silver dollars
and placed in circulation and the
other half is to be deposited as seign-
forage and for services performed in
connection with the minting of the
money.
Against this second half the Treas
ury, il directed further by the Pres
ident, may issue silver certificates.
Also the same proclamation fixes
the price of silver to be acquired at
64h cents an ounce, an advance of
approximately 10 cents over the cur
rent market price, and is intended to
stabilize the world price at that
figure.
The action was taken under the
terms of the Thomas amendment to
the Agricultural Adjustment act, and
it is in accord with the London silver
agreement entered into in the course
of the World Economic Conference.
There is strong belief among bust
ness men and public men of all par
ties and school of thought, that gen.
eral depression and the depressed
era depression and the depressed
price of silver that has prevailed, are
strongly related, and that widespread
recovery cannot be accomplished
without the reconciliation of silver
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

at the lowest figure is the OILY man
that is going to find the dairy bust
ness profitable in the future.
Efficient and therefore, low cost
production is business proposition.
1t is definite part of the ag.icultur-
al program. 1t is difficult prob
lem, far different from that of any
other industry. The length of time
it takes to grow an animal or pro-
duce a crop; new insects and plant
diseases; the diversity of agricul-
ture; the small unit of the individual
farmer all make it problem pecul-
liar in itself and calling, III the inter-
est of the public good. for degree
of public support. not required of
other business.
Lastly. this service for farmers, is
not a drain on the taxpayer. Before
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
MEASURE TO SPEED JUSTICE
New Law Requires County Juries To
Convene Every Nine
Weeks

Under the provisions of state
wide bill, passed by the recent spec
ial session of the Maryland Legisla-
ture, the grand and petit juries in
Cecil county, as well as other coun-
ties, will convene every nine weeks,
unless the judges of the circuit court
rule that there is not sufficient bust
ness to justify such an assembly out
side of the regular court terms.
This was one of a number of
measures passed to speed up the adj
ministration of justice in the State.
Expenses for the guarding and
feeding of prisoners condemned to
death, while waiting execution in the
Maryland Penitentiary hereafter will
be paid by the State and not billed
to the counties or Baltimore city un-
der measure passed by the Legisla-
ture.
The bill goes further and provides
that expenses in case of prisoners
neld in State institutions pending
the action on an appeal will not be
charged against the counties or Bal
timore city.
Provision is made by another
measure to speed up the transmits
sion of records in changes C. venue
where the offense involves the death
penalty. The bill provides that it
shall not, be necessary TO make and
transmit copy of the proceedings,
but that the clerk of the court in
which motion for change was filed
shall notify counsel in writing that
the records and docket entries ar
open to them for inspection.
Under another bill passed all mo-
lions for new trials in criminal cases
must be heard within ten days from
the time the motion is made. An
other bill provides that the Court Ct
Appeals, in criminal cases, shall not
reverse the lower court where tech.
nical errors exist in the record and
it is apparent to the court that nc
substantial right of the accused has
been affected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

the country from which about 77,OOO,-
900 calls are made each twenty-four
hours Not only is there, an exchange
OF communication between the tele.
phone users Of the United States. but
the service has been extended to al.
most all Of the leading countries Of
the world.
Canada, Cuba and Mexico. next door
neighbors Of this country, are con-
nected by land lines or under.sea
cables. while the leading countries of
Europe. Asia. Australia. South Amer.
lea, Central America, the Hawaiian
Islands and the Philippines are within
reach of the Bell System network by
radio telephone channels, which make
1t possible to exchange communica-
lions between more than 30 per cent
of the total 33.OOO,O00 telephones in
the world.
Less than sixty years ago there was
not a single telephone in existence.
The first conversation between two
telephones was held March 10, 1876.
By 1880 the number of telephone
stations in this country had increased
to 30S72. Conversation was then
limited to forty-five miles. In ten
years the number of telephones had
increased to 211.5OO and the distance
that the human voice could carry was
900 miles.
BY 1900 long distance telephone COM
munication had become more general
and the principal cities, towns and
communities Of the eastern half Of the
United States could converse with
each other, but 1t was not until 1915
that the continent was spanned. In
1921 telephone service was extended
to Cuba. then in 1927 to Europe, and
subsequently to far-fung outposts In
almost. every part of the world.
Communication moves forward and
today people speak with each other
almost everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

demanding the elimination of the
Extension Service as a solt ton to
your tax problem, it would be we'll
to find out how many cents it is real
ly adding to the tax rate. It would
be we'll also to analyze and find out
how much of the total budget of the
Department of Agriculture is going
for roads that everybody used-find
out how much is going for regulation
work, such as meat inspection, pure
food and health administration, etc.
for everybody's benefit.
If the agricultural program is
good thing. and we seem to agree
that it is, then the Extension Service
in all its branches is an essential
part.
Next week: Basic Problems The
Money Question.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
cooPERAT1yEs AS EDUCATORS

In the past few years, much of the
most important work of farIl coop
erative organizations has beet in the
field of education.
Only part Of this educational ac-
tivity has been directed at their
members and other farmers. The
public has shared in it. So have
government officials. So have bust
ness men. Progressive cooperatives
are making the desires and needs of
the farmer understood by the urban
and political worlds.
The full effect of that work has
not been seen yet, but 1t is not diff
ficult to grasp its Importance. At
the moment the general public is
pobrably better informed on the
farm situation, and is more sympa-
thetically minded toward agriculture,
than it ever has been before-large-
ly because of the cooperatives. And
there has never been a time when
representatives of the organized
farmers found so ready a welcome at
Washington, and so eager an audi
ence to listen to the advice they have
to offer. The hand of the coopera-
tives is apparent in some Of the most
important paragraphs of the recent
agricultural act.
The work Of the cooperatives is
never-ending,- meeting new
problems daily. battling them, and
winning out. They're laying the
soundest foundation on which to
build, that agriculture ever had.
They're getting rid of old ideas, out
NODDED methods, lethargic and ignor-
ant attitudes of mind. They're de-
serving Of the utmost success.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
REvERIE OF THE OLD YEAR

But listen,-the old year is speak
ing; "How strange thing is the
ingratitude Of man." he says. MAN
is not satisfied with all the benefits
the year has bestowed upon aim, but
must scoff at winter and regard him
as mortal foe."
Thus winter falls
A heavy gloom oppressive
DER the world,
Through Nature shedding
influence malign.
Pray what would these creatures
have-summer the year round? Is
there no one who will say a good
word for winter "-Countryside
Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

Meetings of potato growers will be
held under the auspices OF the Inter-
state Early Potato Committee on the
Eastern Shore, January 3, and 5.
Cost of production, a ten year sum-
mary of factors affecting the grade
and quality of potatoes marketed,
and the market outlook for the 1884
crop will be the most important
subjects discussed,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

green salads, but watch my desserts
carefully. l favor either custards or
fruit for dessert, particularly canned
pineapple, which combines many diet
essentials. l guess have pineapple
almost daily, either as a salad or des-
sert. These scientific fellows have
started recommending this fruit strong
ly only recently, but it's been favor
lite in training camps for many years."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
Facts And Figures
On Your Telephone
By EDWIN z. HILL

Today one per-
son in every hum
dred in the United
States is either
employed by the
telephone industry
or has money in
vested in it. This
Is an indication Of
the interest In tele-
phone communica-
tion. There are
now approximately
100000 tele-
p b o n g 8 serving
auarTy nAn<SN- -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

Losing interest in life lessons in
terest in immortality.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

The mind ought sometimes TO be
diverted that it may return to better
thinking
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

1t is astonishing how we'll men
wear when they think of no one but
themselves.-Bul
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

A row among kinfolk lasts life
time, but they are all present at each
ones funeral.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

The man who makes fool out of
himself always claims some one else
did it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

The wise mans tongue is a shield
not sword.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

There's lot of difference between
a boaster and booster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29

Illness comes in haste ana goes al
leisure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-12-29
WHAT ABOUT AGRICULTURE
By Miles H. Fairbank, Treas.
Md. Farm Bureau Federation
PART VII

Low Cost Production And The Ex-
tension Service
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-07-07
Here's the Joker

While nobody is questioning the ability
of the S400,000,000 appropriation for
highways under the Industrial Recovery Act
to act as an impetus towards more public
construction throughout the nation we still
must consider the facts. And in our own
case, meaning Connecticut. they are peril
nent Connecticut is small state as states
90 in the United States but it is thlekly
populated; it is highly industrazed 1t
fairly teens with activities of diverse ma
lures. In short what it lacks in size it more
than makes up in enterprises But when d.
vision of that $400,000,000 is accom-
plished Connecticut will share only to the
extent of S2,S65000
What, will say the scoffers, do you want!
Isn't that enough for a state our size and
with consequently much less mileage than
some of the larger states in the
Middle West and West' 1t would
seem so on the face of things, but
few more figures now make their appear
ance. In the 5 years that the fund will OPP
crate Connecticut will pay back to Uncle
Sam considerably more than she receives.
Don't forget that Uncle Sam has attached
new one-half cent gasoline tax on us. That
additional levy became effective June 8 and
will continue until our legislators down at
Washington make up their minds that the
automobile owner can't stand any further
taxes.
In short for the $500 100000 now being
made available for highway construction
throughout the forty-eight states there will
be paid back the total of slightly more than
one billion dollars. Were not saying that
the motorists shouldn't contribute their
fair share of the expense Of building new
roads and maintaining old ones. They
should, of course, but it must be done in a
way that no motorlst shall bear dspro-
portionate share. And the way we look at it
Connecticut motorists are being stung in the
neck. In nine states only will the amount
distributed by Uncle Sam be greater than
that paid into the treasury in gasoline taxes
Oh, we'll, some day the motorist will come
into his own.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-07-07
Education Booming In Canada

Enrolment in universities, colleges and
professional schools in Canada increased $40
per cent between 1901 and 1892. 1t in
creased S. per cent in the decade 1912.
Although the total enrolment is very small
compared with that of similar institutions
in the United States it is notable for Can
adas population. Also. the trend is what
counts.
Higher education is increasing remarkably
in Canada for several reasons. The popula-
ton of university age has risen 80 per cent.
More women are attending the universities.
Facilities have been spread through summer
schools, evening classes. correspondence
courses and other part-time instruction. The
growth indicates an increased demand rather
than an effort to attract students. This
should give new understanding of Canada
to Americans who have regarded the great
dominion as primarily a gorgeous play
ground. with farming, mining and few
other occupations on the side.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-07-07
Lower Gold Ratio

Gold is not required for domestic eireu-
lation under modern conditions. So Senator
Pittman of the American delegation at Lon
don tells the international finance commit
tee, and most of the members agree with
him. Gold is still needed. however, as a
basis for currency, because people still think
it is. and still believe in it. So gold is to be
withdrawn from circulation generally. as it
is here. 1t will be taken from private
owners to prevent boarding, and will be
kept locked up in government vaults.
There it will function as currency cover
And in that connection another proposal of
Senator Pittman's may find international
approval. He says IS per cent is enough
cover for paper issued against the stored
gold. Our rule has been 40 per cent and
latterly in practice the actual gold ratio has
risen as high as 80 per cent. A lower gold
cover means larger currency issues. Here is
simple. easy way for initiation. reasonably
safe as long as we keep the gold locked
up and the printing presses under control.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-07-07
Railroad Gardens

One of the pleasant impressions of the
British Isles carried away by the American
summer visitor is the hanging baskets of
Towering plants in many railway stations.
1t is soothing to travel-weary nerves to
stand on a waiting platform which is gay
with colorful blossoms and cool with trail
ing vines and leaves. 1t seems to be
British characteristic which thrves in North
America as we'll as in the mother country.
The Canadian National Railway maintains
at Monekton. N. B.. greenhouses from which
more than $4,000 Towering plants have
been distributed this year to stations in the
Maritime Provinces. That is an increase OF
5000 over last year. The plants are set out
not only at passenger stations. but near
roundhouses. shops and other properties of
the company.
Geranums are the most popular blooms
used. though plenty of snapdragons petunias
marigolds. Towering varieties of the tobacco
plant asters and stock are used. Apprecia-
tion of the travelling public is expressed by
frequent donations of plants from home
gardens for addition to railroad gardens