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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-12-14
THE OHIO RAMBLER'S
WEEKLY LETTER TO
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

tentment Mans natural instinct
is like that of the wild animal
take what you want" one animal
makes the kill; if others are at
tracted and have the cunning or
strength, they rob the killer; in
other words natures law is ''the
survival of the fittest." Experience,
reason, education and desire for
peace produced our early thinkers
or philosophers who laid the found
alton for civilization by creating
law, rules or codes governing our
conduct, but to enforce such laws
it was found necessary to admin
lister severe punishment for those
who disobeyed the law. In the
early stages of history and religion,
through all the ages of supersti-
tion (not far removed, if so) crime
was checked to a great extent by
fear of future punishment even
greater than man could inflict. Man
inflicted punishments included
death on the cross; some were
stoned to death, others walled up
in prison cells; prisoners were
placed in dark dungeons; men were
lashed with the cat-o'-nine- tails !;
men in prison were bound with
chains and often fed only bread and
water. A reading of our early
Christianity during the days of the
INQUISITIONS will suffice to give
the reader the impression that
punishment in those days meant
suffering in both mind and body.
Today few if any churches
preach a literal hell, and few men
fear a future punishment as much
as they fear an empty stomach to-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-12-14
Malta, Ohio,
Dec g. 1879

D6c. 3, 1855.
Honorable Franklin d. Roosevelt
President of the United States,
Washington, d. c..
Honorable Sir:
One more Thanksgiving day mas
been added to history: We have
much to be thankful for, we have
had bountiful crops, and the
health Of our people has been above
the average, and / have decided
that most of our ills are of our own
making.
The question uppermost in my
mind today is this: HAS our civil
ization improved in the past year,
have our social and moral stand
ards been raised, has education paid
any dividends on the money invest
ed, and why has crime increased
AS / look over the accumulated
news reports covering the past few
weeks, / find more crime reported
in that brief time than could be
found in the records of an entire
year SO years back. Why is this ?
After some reflection and a few
puffs from my corn-cob, / have de-
cided that I have the answer: Man
by nature is an "outlaw." 1t has
been said by the best of authority
Self preservation is the first law
of nature" Let us analyze that
quotation. What is self preserva-
tion? 1t is not only the impulse
to protect ones life, or that of his
family, but also to obtain the SUBJ
stance to prolong that life and to
secure the things necessary to pro-
auce happiness, pleasure and con-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-12-14
Melgs

M. E. Gilbert, while moving A
screen at his coal mine, Thursday,
was thrown face forward on the
coal pile, which resulted in very
badly cut and bruised face.
Some folks are finding fault with
officials, when they give relief work
to folks who do not need it, or at
least not like some who are left off.
1t seems to some folks not far
from the end of this pencil that a
man with plenty, who takes or
asks for job, at this time, is do
ing a wrong act.
B. f. McGregor has been suffer-
ing with heavy cold.
A carrier pigeon is at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvan Argo, close
by the old Sand Hill store. Leg
bands have the following letters
and numerals 4753 A-31 H. ]. c.
Who knows the owner?
Farmers here want to be law
abiding, but few seem to know what
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-12-14
Practical Gifts
for the
Women Folks

Our low prices make Coats
and Dresses very desirable.
Sweaters, Blouses, Skirts.
Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Hos
iery, Slippers, Pajamas,
Boomers, Stepins, Princess
Slips, Dancettes, Gowns.
Robes, Kimonos, Silk and
Wool Scarfs, Hand Bags.
Extra quality Meeker Bags,
So to $5.
Towels, Towel Sets, Scarfs,
Squares, Bed Spreads,
Table Covers, Napkins, Pill
low Cases, Bridge Sets.
Handkerchiefs, single or
boxed; Bead Necklaces,
Wrist Bracelets, Ear Bobs,
Rings, Breast Pins, Wash
Cloths, Dolls, and here is
something very special-a
pair of hand hand turn
9 Lyt-An-Ezy Oxfords, Mill
tary, Bloc or Low Heels, a
4 IS Shoe for $395. Galosh-
es for Women, Misses and
Children, $1.19 and S1.35.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-12-14
Something
That the Men
and Boys
Appreciate

Slippers, plain and fancy
Sox, Spats, Pajamas, and
Robes Our special dim
hand CSC Tie for Acc. Silk
Mufflers, deep fringed ends.
CSC. Carriers, bill fold and
key ring set, Csc. Bill fold,
key ring and cigarette set,
soc. Silk handkerchiefs,
Linen Handkerchiefs, Sim
gle or Boxed. Comb and
Brush Sets, Leatherette
Helmet Caps, with goggles,
25c. Cloth Chin Strap
Caps, 29c. Wool Knit Av-
iation or Skating Caps, soc.
Fountain Pens and Pencils.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
AIDS
LETTUCE MEN

Typical of the necessary place a
chamber of commerce holds in a
community is the work done by the
LEGAL chamber this week in contact
ing lettuce shippers in reply to a
request of a commission house in
Detroit. Mich. which wanted to
purchase Imperial Valley lettuce
This commission house desired
names. addresses and brands of the
lettuce shippers of the valley and
was able TO get this information
through the local chamber with the
result that they will probably han
ole Imperial Valley products in the
future.
Robert Hays, manager Of the To-
cal chamber, states that many let
tiers are received by that organi-
cation from individuals who desire
to buy dates, pecans or grapefruit
in small quantities and that the
inquiry letters from wholesale
houses and large distributing con-
Germs are increasing in number,
indicating a demand for Imperial
Valley products in the various mar
kets of the country.
Much interest is shown from time
to time in the canning of grapefruit
and grapefruit juice. as we'll as in
preserving tomato juice. The pos
sibility of canning or preserving
Imperial Valleys vitamine filled
lettuce was also gone into careful
~ by a coast company about two
years ago. but no satisfactory meth
cd was worked out at that time
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
Meeting Held
By Dairy Group

Dairy department of the county
farm bureau met yesterday in Holt
vile and passed a resolution in ac-
cordance with the request of F. T.
Robson, chairman of the state
farm bureau dairy department.
The resolution sponsors the ma
tion-wide tuberculosis test for all
dairy cattle which measure is be-
ing considered at Washington at the
present time. 1he local group add
ed the recommendation that an eff
fort be made to secure California s
share in any funds available for
dairy relief so that work may be
started Immediately in California
whether the national measure IS
adopted or not.
The group also endorsed the ac-
ton of the state federation in CO.
operating with Dr.. c. V. Duckworth
of the state department who is now
in Washington in the interests OF
the measure.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
AID FOR DEAF
RECOMMENDED
BY BUCKLES

Work being done by the individ-
ual community leagues of the Am
erican Federation for the Hard OF
Hearing was described at yeSter-
DAYS Ell Centric Chamber of Com
merce luncheon by F. NJ buckles,
vice president of the Pacific zone
of the federation. The first object
Of the league is to conserve hearing
by helping parents. teachers and
citizens to understand the health
rules which prevent causes Of diff
cult hearing; the second is to pre-
vent deafness, as it is found that
30 per cent Of hard-of -hearing cas-
es could be prevented if discovered
in time and treated, and the third
is rehabilitation of the hard OF
hearing through lip reading, which
gives a person SO handicapped NOR
ale. happiness and normal social
contacts.
One of the most important fac
tors in helping hard of hearing per-
SONS, stated the speaker, is to give
them the correct attitude toward
life. Many afflicted persons demand
too much of their associates. MY
personal philosophy stated Duck
les, is that my family will tell me
whatever in their lives or their con-
verSation is Of interest to me and 1
often find it convenient not to hear
more because a lot that is said and
done by a family is not worth hear
ing"
Hard of hearing persons are IA
yored by some employers because
their work, are usually good at de-
tail work and quick mentally. The
state has created a state board OF
teachers of lip reading and 81 COM
munitieS in California now teach
lip reading to adults in their night
school classes. buckles compliment
ed the local League of Hard OF
Hearing for the splendid work they
have done and urged that the resi-
dents take an interest in seeing lip
reading taught, in the installation
OF an audiometer for school tests
and the acquiring by the local
league of group hearing aids to b.
used by persons who are hard of
hearing at lectures and other public
gatherings.
w. H. Tyler, Jr., president of the
chamber, announces that there will
be no chamber meetings during the
Christmas holiday season and that
the next luncheon meeting will be
held on January 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
Wake UP YOUR
Liver BILE
WITHOUT CALOMEL
And You'll Jump Out of Bed in
the Morning Karin TO Go

II you feel sour and sunk and the world
looks punk, don't swallow lot of salts, min
eral water, oil, laxative candy or chewing gum
and expect them TO make you suddenly sweet
and buoyant and full Of sunshine.
For they can't do it. They only move the
bowels and a mere movement doesn't get ut
the cause. The reason for your down-snd-ous
feeling is your liver. 1t should pour out two
pounds OF liquid bile into your bowels daily.
II this bile is not flowing freely, your food
doesn't digest. 1t Just decays in the bowels.
Gas bloats up your stomach. You have q
thick, bad taste and your breath is foul,
akin often breaks out in blenishes. Your head
aches and you feel down and out. -FOUR whole
system is poisoned.
It takes those good, old CARRIERS
LITTLE LIVER PILLS to get these two
pounds Of bile flowing freely and make you
feel up and up" They contain wonderful.
harmless, gentle vegetable extracts, amazing
when it comes to making the bile flow freely.
But don't ask for liver pills. Ask for Carriers
Little Liver Pills. Look for the name ,HRA
Carriers Little Liver Pills on the red NJ
label. Resent substitute. 25c at drug ~.
stores. @ 1881 c. NJ. Co. 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
WHALE TO VISIT Ell CENTRIC

ago near San Clemente Island, off
the southern coast of California.
The first harpoon bomb fired into
the great bulk failed TO explode and
many hours of exciting conflict be-
tween the whale and the crew of
the whaling boat ensued before he
was brought into range again for
the fatal shot.
The use OF a cotton crane was
required to lift the mighty carcass
from the water at Long Beach. The
whale is a fin back and proved to
be such a fine specimen that the
project of exhibiting it on a trans
continental tour was launched.
In order TO preserve the whale,
over three thousand gallons of en-
balming fluid was used. When the
heart was removed from the mon
ster and weighed on railroad
scale it was found to tip the scale
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

Presenting 68 tons of bone and
blubber, and more than SIS feet in
length, the famous whale of San
Clemente, is coming to FL Centre,
Monday and Tuesday, December 10
and 10 for exhibition on the rail-
road siding near the depot.
Travelling in a specially constructed
railroad car and inclosed in a glass
case, the whale is said to offer one
of the most unusual spectacles ever
contrived and one that has attract
ed immense throngs wherever it has
shown on the transcontinental tour
now being made.
The whale gave his captors a
thrilling battle before he finally
succumbed to the explosion of a
bomb in the head of the harpoon.
The capture occurred several months
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
Nebel-Thau Back
From Hospital

Fred Nebel-Thau. exalted ruler of
El Centre lodge of Elks. who recent
" underwent an operation at La So
lana hospital, returned to his home
today.
He will be confined to his bed for
several days but his condition is re-
ported greatly improved. Friends
are invited to call and visit him
during his convalescence.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

at 1868 pounds. The tongue weigh
ed 600 pounds.
Accompanying the whale on the
tour is Captain Mike Dalan, pic
turesque seafarer with a gift of ex-
citing narrative in telling of his
youthful adventures as whaler in
the Arctic ocean. The sailor tells
of battles with whales and of be-
ing tossed. boat and all, into the
air by a single sweep of whale s
powerful tail. The exhibit is open
from 9 a. m. until IL p. m. each
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
NvMyv@yxW5eyEEnyxg
NzASan Ii

THE UPPER PART of the newest
frocks is given great Importance by
Worth, who accents the shoulders
in various ways.
YOU STILL HAVE TIME to have
your photo made for Xmas, by
Hetzel, the Photographer.
TO MAKE YOUR PACKAGES
gay outside. tie a bit OF imitation
holly or poinsettia in with the bow
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

ALLURING and sophisticated,
the newest dinner dress is long
sleeved and low backed. Featured
especially in black crepes and sa-
tin.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

HOMEMADE FRUIT CAKES -
chockfull of choicest fruits and
nuts are an ideal gift. National
Bakery.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
100 YEAR OLD PAPER QUITS

SOUTH PARIS, Me. U.P) - The
oxford Democrat, weekly newspa-
per, has suspended publication afte"
an unbroken career of 100 years. A
front page editorial on the last day
of publication said business condi-
tons were solely responsible for the
SUSPENSION.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
c&~ $50

FOR THE ''HARD TO PLEASE -
give a gift certificate from Cor
nett S Brownbilt Shoe Store.
BOYS AND GIRLS books 35c.
Office Supply Co.
ONE OF HETZEL'S hand cclored
desert views make a very desirable
Christmas gift. Hetzel, the Photo
grapher, 126 So. 5th.
CONTRACT BRIDGE Self
Taught" by DoWnes, S100. Office
Supply Co.
MOCK SNOW BALLS, artificial
snow and icicles, may be used
most successfully in carrying out
wintry motif.
SILVER AND GOLD LAME is
used to fashion some very good
looking evening frocks.
NOTHING IS SMARTER than
the new "tWin sWeaterD sets. Lin
COS Smart Shop.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
k=i=a82x !

ALLURING and sophisticated,
the newest dinner dress is long
| sleeVed and low backed Featured
especially in black crepes and sa-
: tin.
FANCY PACKED grapefruit quart
ers SIC, halves Csc. Cox Bros. Gro
Gerry.
DRESSING GOWNS and robes
for all the family at j. C. Penney
| Company.
YOUR COUTURE should all
/ concentrate on the left and toward
the top Of the head this season.
BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL mer-
chants!
DRESS UP FOR CHRISTMAS
/ holidays. "BeautiWeave" hosiery
and smart new styles in dress shoes.
Cornett IS BroWnbilt Shoe Store.
ONE DECORATES the couture
with tiny combs just above the
( curls in the back or ties a wide rib
I bon band acros the top, finishing
at the nape OF the neck in Roman
matron fashion.
I BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS post
/ cards, 15c dozen Office Supply Co.
EEL BROWN seems to be the
/ favorite color for the dress of af-
! ternoons-and cape of this same
color lined with fur adds a luXur-
! ious touch to the costume.
! CHRISTMAS COOKIES and Gin
gerbread men at National Bakery,
I 635 Main.
LARGE SELECTION of SC Xmas
counter cards. Office Supply Co.
A VERY SMART black frock de-
signed by Worth has bands OF
white satin which criss-cross in
front and tie at the waistline in
the back.
HOMEMADE FRUIT CAKES -
chockfull of choicest fruits and
nuts are an ideal gift. National
J Bakery.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
Fire Destroys
Local House

A fire whose origin could not be
definitely determined completely
destroyed a house and furnishings
at 1920 Broadway shortly before 2
o clock this morning. Mrs. Lou
Booth who was sleeping in the
house at the time narrowly escaped
with her life as the first indication
she had of the fire was when
flames burst through the door lead
ing into the room in which she was
sleeping
Chief Reams said today after an
investigation of the fire that Mrs.
Booth had arisen al l clock to
heat some water and she could not
remember whether she might have
dropped a match on the floor or
forgot to turn out the oil stove.
either Of which may have caused
the fire.
Mrs. Booth had some insurance
on the furniture but not enough to
cover the entire loss. The building
was owned by the Pacific Building
and Loan company. Los Angeles.
which had ii insured.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

GIVE SOMETHING for the car
this Christmas.
FLOWERS FOR GIFTS and dec
orations convey the joyous spirit of
Christmas. Place your orders ear
lyl Ritz Flower Shop.
FLOWERS ARE IN VOGUE
more than ever Use cyclamen or
colorful poinsettias to complete fes-
tive decorations.
BEAUTIFUL parchment greeting
cards, 20 for 81. Desert Gift Shop.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14

JUST RECEIVED some beauti-
full kid gloves in eel, gray and blue
Lingo'S Smart Shop.
THE YOUNG THING may wear
a train-if that tiny trailing tip
may be called by such a name!
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-14
JOBS CUT LIBRARY DEMANDS

NEW ORLEANS UP) - Success
Of the administrations re-employ-
ment program was given by Edward
A. Parsons. New Orleans librarian,
as the reason for the decline in
books drawn from the library here.
There We're 81, 1853 taken out in Sep
TENDER, 1888; los. 734 in September,
1882.
Evening star., 1933-02-08
CONGRESS AID SOUGHT
FOR SCHOOL HEATING
Asked to Insert in Supply Bill
Funds to Replace Anti
quated Plants.

Congress now holds the key to the
question whether the antiquated hot
air heating plants in four District pub
liz schools are to be replaced with new
equipment during the next fiscal year,
it is indicated at the District Building.
Replacement of these old plants by
modern Steamboat systems in the
Cooke, Cleveland. Morgan and Towers
Scoools during the year beginning July
l. it was explained, depends on whether
Congress inserts special items in the
1894 appropriation bill, now being put
into final form.
Estimates by District officials on the
cost of the work ranged as high as
$4,000 for the four proposed new heat
ing systems for which school officials
have voiced plea.
If the items cannot be included in
the 1884 appropriation bill and the
school authorities ask that such items
be included in the 1885 budget, Dis
trict officials will give serious consider
alton to the requests. according to Har-
old W. Baker. director of construction.
Work of replacement of old heating
units in schools was halted some months
ago, it was explained, due to lack of
necessary funds for the purpose.
Evening star., 1933-02-08

titled Carnival of Beauty" headed by
Jerry McCauley, Gladys Clark and
Marion Morgan, and with cast of the
better known burlesque artists.
New and beautiful scenic and elec-
trical effects will be introduced. Mon
day is gift night, Wednesday is money
night and Friday is amateur night.
Reduced prices will also prevail.
Carmen" Sunday
At the Auditorium.
PIzETS Carmen" featuring as prin-
cipals, Rosita Fordieri, celebrated
Spanish prima donna; Pasquale Amato,
baritone, and Giuseppe Radaelli. tenor.
will be offered by Maestro Alfredo Sal
maggi next Sunday evening at $50
o'clock in Washington Auditorium.
Carmen" will be the second event
in the series of popular-priced operas
under Maestro Salmaggi's direction in
this city this Winter. The role of
Micaela, second in importance to
that Of Carmen, will be young Ameri-
can singer, Ethel Fox, lyric soprano;
Nino Ruisi bass; Francesca Curci,
tenor; EMO Rean, baritone; Eugenio
Prosperoni, tenor; Elisabet Krisler. So
prano, and Bernice Schalker, mezzo So
prano, will also be included in the cast.
Evening star., 1933-02-08
From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington Theaters
BY E. de S. MELCHER.

Miss Bankhead to her secretary. A
member of the ''Forsaking All
Others" cast came in-walked
through the room-walked out.
Another gentleman came in and sat
down on the sofa and talked about
last nights party. Another gentle
man came in and sat down at the
piano and played Night and Day"
Another gentleman came in and
went out.
Miss Bankhead remained marvel
ously calm. She is small and wiry.
She says she has never been in
better health. Her cheeks are pink,
her eyes are bright ana her hair
is a normal yelIow-not the green
orange which some have said it is.
Are you planning to go back to
England?"
"Oh, yes-if I can get a play
if, for instance, this play should
work out all right"
In England she played Katharine
Cornells part in the Green Hat"
Ina Clair's part in The Gold Dig
gers" everybody's part in Camille"
She had only four failures out of
16 plays. She is the only actress
over there who ever got on the front
page when a bad play she was in was
booed She played Noel Coward's
Fallen Angels" in which there is
"the best second act he ever wrote"
This week in Washington Miss
Bankhead will be busy. She will be
busy with her play, with her friends,
and her family. After lunch when
she stood on the steps of her hotel
preparing to go to the theater, she
pointed wistfully to the Lafayette
Hotel across the street-"That," she
said, lis where I lived when I was
little girl Centuries ago" she
added with a laugh.
Evening star., 1933-02-08

cause her humor was good-and be-
cause she was wondering how the
picture would turn out without her
having any powder on her nose.
Later, over a tomato-juice cocktail
and a cup of coffee Qunch for Miss
Bankhead) she admitted that things
were not going so easily for her II
have never prepared a play at such
short notice" she said.
She also admitted that she does
not hate the movies. CAS- far as en-
tertainment is concerner," she said,
Il would often far rather see a pic
ture than a play. I'm not one of
those who stick up their nose at
the movies. They have done won
derful things"
will you go back to them?"
"Certainly-if I get the right kind
of a story-and If I'm not put into
something within a weeks notice
and have to study role in pieces"
BY that she means that before,
when she had role to create, the
scenes once to twice were scratched
off only day or so before execution.
"It isn't very pleasant" she says,
"rehearSing a scene only once and
having to give it final force when
you hardly know what it is all
about"
why did they give you such sad
roles in Hollywood"
''Why?-well, because they didn't
know just what to do with me.
They were trying to figure me out.
They had never seen me act. Maybe
they had heard I had done They
Knew What They Wanted or
Camille
IF you go back to pictures will
you do light, gay parts?"
IF I can get them-yes"
Miss Bankhead prefers gay plays
and gay parts. That is possibly
why she has such admiration for
Noel Coward-although she believes
that he could have created another
Strange Interlude" out of Design
for Living" if he had wanted to. "You
know" she said, ''the first act of
Design gives promise of being
something quite different. Noel went
deeper in that than he has ever gone
before. But-he had his public to
satisfy-so he went off on a light
tack. Marvelous-but not great the
way it might have been if it had
been a tragedy"
A maid came in to the apartment
put some flowers on table. Send
some flowers to so and So" said