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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
NATIONAL MEAT
 STORY CONTEST
Prizes for Pupils Writing Best Essay on Meat, Its
 Relation to Health
CONTEST ENDS MAR. IS

High school girls of this city, and throughout Connecticut are to be given the opportunity to win a university scholarship.
 Local teachers of home econo- mics have just received an an- nouncement of the 1883 National scholarships, together with other prizes. are offered to students writing the best essays. This con- test is sponsored by the National Live Stock and Meat Board, which works closely with the U. s. De- partment of Agriculture and lead ing colleges and universities, in furthering research and education on the subject of live stock and meat.
 The contest, the tenth annual event of this kind, is said to be attracting wide attention through out the state on the part of girls who are studying meat in their school work. Hundreds already have enrolled.
 These enthusiastic students are seeking up-to-the-minute informa- ton on the relation of meat to health, the value of meat in the low cost diet, the selection and preparation of meat, as well as facts about the industry from a national and world viewpoint. It is stated that more than 100000 home economic students have par ticipated in this contest since its inception.
 The contest closes March 15. It will be judged by nationally known home economics authori- ties. Last year the chairman of the judging committee was Miss Fran ces Swain. president of the Amer ican Home Economies Association.
 For purposes of competition, the United States is divided into dis tricts, Connecticut being in the eastern district. Winners in each district are awarded university scholarships and other prizes. Last year Connecticut girl, Miss So- phla Setela of Windsor was one of the winners in the eastern district.
 Connecticut teachers, who are cooperating in every possible way. assert that statewide interest in this contest increases each year. They point out the excellent op- portunities offered by scholar ships and stress the fact that knowledge gained in writing meat stories should beIof practical and permanent value to every entrant ii her future profession as q homemaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23

Cardone, Lucy Grinis, Frances Farina, Josephine Iurodere, Peter Spokas. John Raugalis, Giovanni Fascia. William Alexnavice. Alex Varkala, Margaret Bucks, Lucy DiVito, Charles Bausavage. Second Year, Perfect Attend ance, Croft-Gaetano Locerro.
 Second Year, Perfect Attend ance. Duggan-Giovanni F'ascia, William Alexnavice, Alek Varkala, Margaret Bucks, Lucy DiVito Charles Bausavage. Webster Michael Mangiapone, Nicolo Seg- retorio, Agastino Ciresi.
 Third Year, Perfect Attendance. Croft-Mary BucZak, Stella Melka, Irma Hoffman.
 Third Year, Perfect Attendance, Webster Philomena Ensero, Michael Ingrasci. Joseph Fetz (4 years).
 Third Year. Perfect Attendance, Duggan-Lucy Grinis. John Raul galis.
 Essay Winners-First prize $5, Mary BucZak, Croft school. Second prize $2.50, Marcella Achas, Dug gan school. Prizes will be given by Melicent Porter chapter. D. A. R.
 Room with the Best Attendance Miss Biron's, first, Webster school 94.1. Miss PheIan's, sec ond, Croft school, 93.4. Both class es were composed of women.
 The Melicent Porter chapter of the D. A. R. will present pins to those who attended every night for one year and $2.50 in gold to those who did not miss night in three years. Pictures will be given to the members of the class with the highest attendance.
 To-night's program follows: March-Loyal and True .....
 ............... Dalmater The Machine Ages in Business.
 ............ Katherine Adams Hungarian Dance No. 5. Brahms High School Little Symphony
 1st Vlolins: Toffie Thomas,
 Franklin Donahue; End Violin:
 Peter Mattoff; Viola: Maurice Kaufmann; Violoncellos: Rich
 ard Anastasio, Romeo Delfno
 Double Basses: John Stewart,
 Mario Anastasio; Oboe: Angelo Anastasio; 1st Clarinet: Joseph
 De Corso: 2nd Clarinet: George Lanoue: Bassoon: Virgil Scuillo;
 Trumpet: Salvador Calvo; French Horn: Robert Evans;
 Trombone: George Armbruster;
 Drums etc: Roland Dreher; Piano: Douglas Merrillees. Choral Numbers
 (a) The Raggle, Taggle Gyp-
 sic, Oh!. English Folk Song (b) In a Cottage Lowly ....
 .........P Polish Folk Song Co The Sleigh Ride ........
 ........ Russian Folk Song Misses Carlson, Parker, Hudo-
 benko, Israel, Kukanskis, Mall
 inowski, Nainis, Wilson. Architecture e.. .Classen Perkins Presentation of the D. A. R.
 Awards and Prizes. ........
 ...... .Melicent Porter Chapter Home on the Range. .Guion Double Quartet-Misses Is- rael, Malinowski. Wilson. Za-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23

clubs; the Harvard Society of En- gineers, which he served as presi- dent in 1912, and the Engineers club, of which he was president in 1925 and 1926.
 In 1890 MT Thayer married Miss Marie c. Henouard of St Louis, Mrs Thayer survives him. as do also three daughters. Mrs Do1glas Gibbons, Mrs Junius A. Richards and Mrs Maynard c. Ivison, and six grandchildren. Marie Thayer Gibbons, Juinius A. Richards Jr, Benjamin Thayer Richards, Reu- ben $. Richards, Audrey Ivison and Maynard eThayer Ivison.
 Funeral services will be held at the family's home, 1,010 Fifth avenue, at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow. Burial will take place in Kensico cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
JUST A FEW TIMES

Montreal - "Give me chance. your honor." pleaded William Martin, transient. "I wasn't doing nothing but standing at the corner when I was picked up. Honest l wasn't, your honor. The judge asked, Have you ever been ar rested before?" To which Martin replied, "A few times, your honor, but 1t was just for being drunk. |" At this point the recorder handed the judge a sheaf of papers show ing Martins record. He had 39 convictions to his credit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
CHICKEN THIEVES ON PEARL LAKE ROAD

When thieves robbed the coop of William Ziems of 404 Pearl Lake road of his 12 chickens last even ing they deprived the owner of one of his popular sources of suste- nance. The 12 chickens had been doing their "bit" to lessen the ef- fects of the depression. They were taking pride in keeping up a splen- did record of production of eggs. which was appreciated by their owner. Now 1t is a case of no chickens and no eggs. And MT Ziems is out of employment at present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Dietz Captures
 Trophy At Chess
Defeats Springfield Runnerup at Annual Tournament
 Local Checker Players Reach Finals

of Waterbury, lasted several rounds before being eliminated.
 George Dietz, of this city, was the surprise of the evening in the chess tournament. After battling with Herb Dews of Waterbury and finally eliminating him he went into the finals against A. w. Har- ris of Springfield. The first game was draw Dietz by sacrificing bishop for a pawn and thereby putting Harris in check. avoided a check mate himself and was able to get draw. In the playon he easily defeated Harris for the cup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
Do You Catch Cold EasiIy7

Those who are subject to colds can build up strong resistance with Father Johns Medicine. It is a sci entific combination of valuable in- gradients rich in vitamins A and D. It soothes and heals the breathing passages. Used in institutions and hospitals. No drugs or alcohol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
ECONOMY

Doctor, I've got to go on a sea voyage and I'm terribly afraid of seasickness. What food do you advise me to eat?"
 "The cheapest" Kolnische Zeitung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23

barosky; Messrs Benson, Har-
 rison, Vestro, Winston. Congratulations .............. MT Condon, Supt of Schools Presentation of Diplomas. ...... MT Walsh. President Board
 of Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-23
They're mild and how they pleas

It is truly a joy to discover that perfect combination that means real cigarette pleasure the Character and Mildness of Lucky Strike! Character born of the finest tobaccos.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Ekes Out Precarious Living
in Luxembourg.

Paris.-Penniless, hungry. jobless.
Alexander ZoubkOff, one-time broth.
er-in-law of the former Kaiser VIII
helm. is anxious to quit the tiny
refuge OF Luxembourg, where he
went when German and French pO
lice told him he was an undesirable.
Bearing only Nansen passport,
which the League of Nations accord
ed to Russian and other homeless
exiles. he mist be invited by for
eign government before be can go
abroad.
ZOubkoff has in mind the publica
ton of his memoirs and series OF
conferences embroidering the rO-
nance of his many love affairs. but
has insisted that neither the story
nor the talks will mention the name
of his former royal spouse. the kai
ser's sister. Princess Victoria
The young Russian. who is thir
ty-one, but who appears aged far
beyond his years, has known the
vagaries of fortune. When he first
came to Luxembourg, he lived in
castle along the MOselle; piece by
piece, his property was lost and In
recent months he has kept himself
from starving by working as wait
er. or dishwasher. in Luxembourg
restaurants. as a sandwich man in
the public parks. or as q chauffeur
of taxicabs.
Today he is jobless. penniless. and
looks hungry. His eyes, which won
for him many romantic conquests,
are as bright as ever. but they stare
from pale and thin face.
The ex-kaiser will do nothing for
mis- brother-in-law. Zoubkoff tried
several times to get word to the
kaiser in Holland of his situation
and wrote many letters. all of which
were unanswered. The ex-kaiser let
it be known that he never approved
of the marriage and that If his sis
ter had made a mistake ne. Will
helm, could not be expected to pay
for 1t.
His own family, while not wealthy.
is in fair circumstances and his
mother is understood to have prom
ised to pay his hotel bills regularly,
so long as be stays in Luxembourg.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Grasshopper Area
Sees Less Trouble
Only One State Reports
Increase in Number of
Eggs in Ground.

The prospects for damage from
grasshoppers over the infested area
as a whole are much less alarming
than they were a year ago, accord
ing to the results Of the 1882 sur
vey Of grasshopper conditions re-
ported by the bureau of entomology
of the United States Department OF
Agriculture. Only North Dakota
shows an increase in the number Of
eggs in the ground over the number
deposited in the fall Of 1881. II the
weather this spring and early sum-
mer happens to be favorable for
grasshopper growth, however, more
than five and one-half million acres
In eight western states may need
applications Of poison bran to save
cereal and forage crops from whole
sale destruction by the hOppers.
Detailed surveys in cooperation
with state entomologists Of the
areas where the 1882 grasshoppers
laid their eggs show that big hatch
may be expected in six counties in
Colorado. 10 in Idaho, 55 in Mime
sofa, % in Montana, AZ in Nebraska,
so in North Dakota, 48 in South Da-
kota. and four in Wyoming. The
number of acres In these states that
may need poisoning ranges from
S3,750 for material, In Colorado, to
3.0S4, 1876, with an estimated cost Of
$685., 5,450 for material, in North Da-
kota.
Grasshoppers gained a firm foot
hold in the hay and grain fields of
the West in 1880 and 1881, when
the hot dry weather provided con-
ditions ideal for the hOppers and
unfavorable for the disease and
parasites that serve as a natural
control of this pest. The infesta
ton expected in 1882 from the mil
lions of eggs laid in 1881 failed to
reach serious proportions over
much Of the area threatened be-
cause the weather early in the sea-
son was cold and damp. Where
the weather favored grasshopper
growth many farmers-assisted by
states or counties-took advantage
of the warnings broadcast by en-
tomologists and spread the rec
commended poison bait over their
fields in time to destroy the young
boppers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Three Men Act as "Human
Bombs" to Clear Way.

New York.-Duplicating by their
sacrifice the heroism OF japanese
soldiers in the Russo-Japanese war
and so adding TO the military pres
tige of the Land of the Rising Sun.
three privates in the Kurume di-
vision became the most talked of
members of the entire army a year
ago during the Shanghai offensive
when. as human bombs" they
cleared the way for an infantry at
tack of the first tactical import ance.
The details of their exploit are
chronicled for Occidental readers
in Japan Today and Tomorrow.
The incident took place in the
early morning hours of February
-. 1879. and the three members OF
corps OF sappers who participant
ed in the attack were Takeji Esh-
ita, Josaburo kitagawa and Inosuke
Sakue.
All efforts 10 clear the Darbed
wire entanglements separating Jap
anese storm troops from Chinese
trenches before the stronghold of
Miehungchen mad failed.
Offer Their Lives.
Finally the three infantrymen vol
unteered to destroy the entangle-
menls even though the attempt
must inevitably cost them their
lives. Armed with high explosives
filling a l2-foot bamboo tube. the
fuse of which was lighted before
they left their own trenches, the
troopers dashed into the thick OF
the Chinese small arms fire. The
three human bombs" gained their
objective. The ensuing explosion
cleared a path 30 feet wide through
the entanglements. through which
the japanese forces advanced to
victory.
Capt. Tamad Matsushita, COM
mander of the pioneer corps OF
which the three men were members.
describes their dramatic sacrifice
as follows:
Three attempts TO blow up the
barbed wire proved futile. Men car
rying the make-shift bamboo cylin-
ders were either killed or wounded
before they could arrive at their OBJ
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
This Dime Earned
S3O6 in Four DAYS

Geneva, N. Y.-One thin dime
earned $500 in four days, and
here is how II was done:
A small boy with big spirit
gave a dime to the Y NJ. G. A.
annual fund The spirit moved
Rev. Raymond II. Hauss, pastor
of the First Methodist church. 70
purchase the dime for 81. Henry
g. Palmer paid s. for IT. A man
from Texas wanted II and of
fered $50. which was accepted.
The Kiwanis club refused to al
low the coin to leave the ci!y.
however. so the club purchased
Ii for $50. Mrs. II. o. Palmer
obtained II for $40. The coveted
coin then went to Clair Pierce.
Rotarian. for 500. The Elks
club. through Russell A. Norton.
bought 1t for S105. Here It's
career came to an end. reposing
securely in a safe. but It's G. rn-
ing power in just four days was
$306.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Kreuger's Yacht Motor
to Chase Rum Smugglers.

HensingfOrs, Finland.-The expen
sive motor which the late match
king, Ivar Kreuger. had fitted TO his
private yacht will now do service
against Finnish liquor smugglers.
After the financier's suicide his
personal effects were sold in order
to recover some small part ot the
loss to investors. Al the sales II
was noted that small articles like
necktieS were bought at many times
their real worth by souvenir hunt
ers. But highly valued items sucy
as works of art ferched only a frar
ton of their true worth due to the
depression.
Among these was the engine from
Kreuger's splendid motor yacht
Maybach. The motor had cost more
than $1,000 It has now heen pur
chased by Finnish coast guard an
thorities for about One-tenth its orig
inal price. II will he fitted to
smuggler chasing speedboat.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Many Join Farm Group

Albany county leads the New
York state county farm bureaus
with 1928 members for 1888, 16 few
er members than in 1882, and re-
ports an appropriation from the
county supervisors equal to the 1882
amount.
According to E. A. Flansburgh,
state county agent leader, II of the
country farm bureaus reported 500
or more members up to the close of
1882, and 33 county boards of su-
pervisors had made appropriations
for 1888, to provide for the educa-
tional work in these counties in CO
operation with the state college of
agriculture.
The leading counties il member
ship are: Albany 1,23S, Duchess
SIG, Wayne 80, Otsego 767, Mon
roe 66S, Delaware 655, Montgomery
640, and Niagara $50. The total
membership of SO bureaus reporting
is 1922, he says.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31

names by the little sister and
brother.
Sistie and Buzzie were frequent Wis
itors at Hyde Park and TO the Roose-
Welt home In New York city.
Little Anna Eleanor, who resem-
bles her mother. already is showing
a fondness for outdoor sports so
characteristic of the Roosevelts. At
FIVE and a half she rides saddle
pony very we'll She also is showing
great aptitude for swimming.
Sara Delano Roosevelt. the daugh-
ter of James and Betsy. was named
for her great-grandmother, the moth.
er of the President.
William Donner Roosevelt is two
months old
Two of the children of President
and Mrs. Roosevelt will make the
White House their permanent home.
They are John and Franklin. .lr
both of them students al Groton
school in Massachusetts, where the
latter. like his father. played on the
football team. lie will enter college
in the fall
Both of the younger SONS are ~
tremely popular and much sought
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
White House Again Rings
With Childish Laughter

after for social affairs in which the
younger set participates. They are
devoted to outdoor sports.
Only occasionally did childish
laughter - and sobs - reverberate
through the White House during the
regime of President Hoover.
The infreQuent visits of his three
grandchildren, sons of Herbert Hoo
yer. Jr., were all too infrequent as
far as the President was concerned.
Other Roosevelts Recalled.
The White House was partlcu'
larly lively spot during the regime
of President Theodore Roosevelt and
the six youngsters who moved in
with him. Alice, Theodore and
Kermit were beginning to feel
grown up when their father took Of
fee. His other children, Archie
and Quentin. however, were young
enough to embarrass their father.
frighten their mother. and lead
White House servants merry
chase.
Thomas Lincoln. eight-year-old
Tad" when his martyred father be-
came President, ran them close
second. Tad" wore an army uni
form, drilled the White House serv-
ants, and waxed wrathy when they
didn't do squads right to suit him.
Other White House children who
have stood out In the nations men,
ory include:
Mary Donelson, the grandchild
whom Andrew Jackson called ''the
sunshine of the White House"
Esther Cleveland. one of the few
children born in the White House.
Susanna Adams, the first 10 play
In the executive mansion.
Charlie Taft, who took copy of
Treasure Island" to his fathers In
augural so he would not be bored
If the Presidents first speech hap
pened to be dull.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Rubber Mace Used
for Police Sticks

Indianapolis.-The policeman's
billy club" has been replaced by
the rubber mace here because il
costs considerably less and
hlow from it does not mar the
features.
The mace, according to Michael
r. MOrrissey, chief of police, is
fiat piece of rubber, rectangular
in shape and containing a slol
through which the fingers of the
hand may be slipped to obtain
grip.
1t delivers stunning slap. but
If more force is needed, its edge
may be used with as much effec-
riveness as the old time club, now
in universal use.
The mace costs only 65 cents
as compared TO $3.50 for the reg
ulation "copper's stick" Nor
rissey said.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Portia Unmerciful,
Driver Complains

San AntoniC.-Like father like
daughter-so when her justice OF
peace father was not al home rhe
daughter held courI and did the
fining.
Such was the report OF Her
man Ii. Ochs, president OF th-
San Antonio Chamber OF Com
merce, in a protest against mis-
treatment of motoring tourists
Ochs said that Chicago mo
torist was escort ed to the resi-
dence of a justice of peace TIE
justice was not there. so his
daughter held court out There ny
the side of the road and fired
the man $15.25." Ochs protested
LAS a result the mans feelings
we're hurt" Ochs said 'and he
declared that he would advise all
his friends TO steer clear of this
county"
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
New Wool Test Is Good
Guide for Sheep Breeders

BY the application of simple
method, coupled with the assistance
OF dry-cleaning establishments,
sheep breeders may determine. from
a small sample. the clean-woOl yield
and density of the fleeces of their
sheep.
This is the judgment of DR.. John
|. Hardy of the United States De
partment Of Agriculture, fiber tech
nologist of the bureau of animal
industry, who has been seeking to
develop a rapid and inexpensive test
for the density OF fleece and for
clean wool yield.
The procedure consists in shear
ing, with clippers, swath of wool
/ inch wide and inches long from
the side Of the sheep, weighing the
sample, dry-cleaning it by the or
binary dry-cleaning process. and
weighing it again. From the differ
ence between the two weights, the
percentage of yield OF clean, dry
wool can be computed for the sam
pie. This percentage, when applied
to the weight of the fleece, shows
approximately how much clean wool
the fleece will yield. This informa-
tion is of practical value in select
ing breeding animals. The wool
sample is taken from a measured
area of skin and furnishes the basis
for calculating the weight of clean,
dry wool per square inch of skin
surface as an expression of the
density of the fleece.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31

ford. There is one thai has been
connected with many persons. blt II
really belongs TO the slender. gray
soft-spoken wit of the Players. The
clubs champion bore rushed mp to-
MIR. HerfOrd in great agitation.
II have been grossly insulted." he
complained. THAT fellow over
there said he'd give me 500 if }
resign"
Don't you do it. my dear chap
said Mr.. Herford earnestly. Il am
sure you will get many better Of
fers."
@. 1888 Bell Svndicate.-WNU Service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
japanese Officer Relates
Soldiers Heroic Exploit

jectiye. They mad no time TO light
the fuse after getting the bomb in
position before they were picked
off by the Chinese. As the final des
perafe attempt the three lads. Esh-
ita. Kitagawa and Sakue volun-
teered TO carry the cylinders 10 the
barbed wire with the fuse lighted
so that even though they might be
wounded or killed. the destruction
of the barrier would be accom-
plished
Trio Blown to Bits.
''In a final desperate rush, the
three, carrying the tube of explo-
sives with its fuse alight, dashed
for the entanglements, AS they
made their objective and as the
tube left their hands, thrown under
the wire, the cylinder exploded with
a terrible detonation. With the
barbed wire. the three men were
blown TO bits. They did not die in
vain. for thanks 10 their sacrifice,
a path 80 feet wide was opened up
through which the japanese forces
made a victorious advance They
were the Three Human Bombs, de-
stroying the obstacle with their nv-
ing flesh"
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
He Pays His Interest
With Pinch of Cotton

Muskogee, Okla.-The problem Of
computing interest on a seven-cent
loan due the Federal Seed loan Of
fee baffled e. p. Roberts, farmer
A banker advised him that per
cent interest on the seven cents
since 1881 was four and one-third
mills. His cotton dealer suggested
payment be made in kind and re-
vealed that one ounce of cotton
was worth four and one-third mills
So Roberts wrapped the seven
cents in an ounce of cotton and
mailed ii to his creditor.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
Buckeye State Almost
Forgets Favorite Tree

Columbus. Ohio.-The Buckeye
state almost forgot its favOrite tree
in landscaping at its new $6.WD0000
office building here. The landscap-
ing force discovered that no provi
sion had been made in the plans for
buckeye trees. Two were hastily
provided.
The Coolidge examiner., 1933-03-31
JERSEYS Average S125

Jersey cattle sold at auction In
the United States in 1892 averaged
S125.76, the Jersey Bulletin has sum-
married. for 564 head in IA public
sales. This is the smallest number
sold and lowest price in IA years
for which figures are available. Pri-
vate sales exceed in volume the pub
lie auctions. The highest priced
animal of the year was Lavendar
Lady, sold by Fl. w. Bonnell of Ohio
at 81 $50 to F. P. Durnell Of Mis-
souri,, according to the report.-Ohio
Farmer.