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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22
Better Days Here Again
 Say 26, 6,z38 Americans
 From One Hundred Cities
Affirmative Answer In Each and Every Case To The
 Question, Do You Feel More Certain of Recov- cry Than You Did Before The Banking Holiday"

New York, April 22-That the better days are here again." Is the firm conviction of 9O.7 per cent of 29,500 average Americans whose opinions were collected by Golfers in more than 100 cities and towns throughout the United l States.
 The question asked in each case was: Do you feel more certain of recovery than you did before the banking holiday?" An affirmative answer was returned by 28,758 of those interviewed.
 Other questions asked were de- signed to show the attitude of the people toward giving President Roosevelt greater power to deal with unemployment, the farm problem, reduction of government al costs, and other critical prob- lens. The survey showed that upward of 90 percent of the peo- pie, regardless of party utilization, favor giving the president the needed authority.
 That the test represents a fair cross-section of national opinion IS affirmed by J. David Houser, eco- nomist in charge. Although the number of people interviewed is comparatively small in relation to the population of the country" he states, Statistical experience shows that expanding the numbers would not alter the results, and that they are a fair sample of na- tional public opinion"
 Summing up the reasons for na- tional optimism at the present time, William L. Chenery, editor of Golfers says:
 Measured by anything we have known during the last year and more, this coming September will be prosperous month. In the an- nals of this depression we even now can reasonably forecast that the autumn of this 1888 will be re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

membcred as the happy season of good times.
 "In making this estimate we do not have to rely upon cheap opti- mism. The soundest and most substantial reasons stand behind this conclusion.
 "Various and widespread as have been the evil symptoms of this depression, 1t is true that we have suffered nothing which a moderate and continued rise in prices would not cure. Look wher- ever you will and this Is true. Fall ing prices withered capacity to buy and to consume.
 Falling prices, however, were a result, not 0 cause. Our present solid expectations are built on the judgment that at last the causes which forced prices downward have been overcome and that at this moment the currents are flow ing in the opposite direction.
 "Of the fact that confidence has returned in this country there Is not the slightest doubt. Confidence Is intangible but, in the long run. invincible. It Is the sum of the beliefs, feelings and judgments of a hundred million people. The change in popular sentiment dur ing March was almost miraculous. Nothing comparable has happened within the memory of living men. More than that, this new confi- dence rests on solid foundation.
 "A well-informed' judgment that business is clearly on the up- grade because of the removal of difficulties and the return of con- fidence does not and should not invite a revival of the speculative mania which was so important n factor in participating and in az gravatlng the panic of 1920.
 'The rise of security prices is important as reflecting a return of confidence. but we don't have to dissipate our energies and our hopes in fresh orgy of stock gambling. AS a matter of history. the revival of any enterprise or of any country cannot be charted by a smooth line upward. We shall have our ups and downs. Security values will rest on dividends as we'll as upon earnings and many businesses. prudently managed, must accumulate large sums be- fore they begin again to distribute such dividends as were common four years ago.
 Unemployment on a prodigious scale must be overcome. Wages and salaries must be raised as rev. enues make increases practicable. That the problems to be met and solved by individuals. corporations industries and the nation itself are numerous and intricate only q fool would deny. The paramount fact is, however. that finally we are in the mood to do whatever is re- quired to accomplish the desired results"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

we have.
 3.-Yes. Educated people con- trol their emotions better. break down nervously much less fre- quently, look ahead and see through difficult situations better than uneducated people, are bet ter morally and on the average be- long among the superior specimens of mankind both mentally and physically. Therefore, the more people use their intelligence which Is just plain common sense unbiased by emotions. the greater is the happiness they find in mar riage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

destructive use of some of mans best characteristics.
 2.-Not necessarily a strong body but 6 vital one. Five times as many men and women of genius are still living at the age of 70 as is true of ordinary people. And long life Is the final test of real vitality. The musician Wagner was said not to be strong, yet at the age of seventy he was fond of standing on his head. I could cite scores of other instances. The les- son for us ordinary folks is to take all the care of our health we can and develop every ounce of energy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

1-The best reply to this question is that of Thomas De Quincey, the English essayist, which runs, in substance, that many a man has in some thoughtless moment com mitted a murder. Before long he will likely commit a robbery. Once started on the downward road such q man will soon tell lie, and will finally land in the depths of human depravity gossiping about his neigh
 bor. Gossip Is, psychologically, perversion of two great trends in the human makeup. First curios- ity, which rightly directed leads to great achievement. Gossip is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22
TO CELEBRATE
 ST. GEORGES DAY

The Sons of Saint George, flaw thorn lodge, and the Daughters of Saint George, Pride of Hawthorn lodge, will celebrate the annivers- ary of Saint Georges day by at- special evening service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22
Good Evening.
TO MAuDE MULLER, HoUSEcLEANINo

Maude Muller on bright spring morn Spread her rugs out on the lawn; Hung her curtains on the line Drapes and pillows all so fine. Washed her windows, waxed her floors Hurry. seurry. in and out doors; Shining up things as bright as can be In the cupboard and the pantry. Painting tables mending chairs With coat of shellac on the front stairs; In another month - for heavens sake She'll be heading for the meadow with her rake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

Who says old timer can't back? Just read and weep. ladies and gentlemen! When the Thomason Old-Timers Minstrel show presented Thursday night in the Opera House the combined ages of the will be exactly 624 you don't believe just adding when the of these odimers And top off the bill Jim Carr has signed up 67 and 68, make things interesting The occasion the Both anniversary of the minstrel and the ceeds from the performance be donated the Knights of Cou bus charity There be old time of mnstrely and recall the days of George Primrose Lew Docksder Honey Boy Evans and those other mmors of the black face and soft-shoe. Will you be listening!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

Here's for you music fans. What songs of the past winter you regard the paee-set. See you do good job Irving Berlin does He picks the five best melodies of months the following Moon Song T Wake Up Smiling" Night and Day." Willow Weep for Me-" and Shufe Off Buffalo the order named And you improve that lineup just submit list to the Tower we'll if stand the stiff of public opinion than which there is thaner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

The Tower makes appeal tonight father mother in Waterbury. We're asking for baby carriage that be put immediate The family in need of it consists of father of work for long months mother trying only mother keep her little household together in good health and in cheerful spirits five children of varying of whom recovering from pneumonia May hope that this
 plea won't fall deaf The and address of the family be had application the Tower Thank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

at All Saints Episcopal church, Oakville, tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock. Next Friday evening the celebration will be continued at the Sons lodge in Forester's hall at 8:30 o'clock. This will be joint meeting of the Sons of Saint George and the Daughters of Saint George, and the evening will be dedicated to music, singing and dancing. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22
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Editor Tall Tower Topics: Here again unpetubed stopped raining awhile it wouldn't be mist Doctors who specialize in lifting faces lifting elbows The average person Connecticut wonders why they calling Book - Just what aes them. The U. S. Navy Macon people look up the first time in years. B. B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

Heard back yard fences in Hollywood Dorothea Wieck Paramount Continental actress is direct de- seendant of Clara -Wck, of Europe greatest musicians, and of Schumann the brilliant composer Between her appearances The Eagles and the Hawk and added for Supernaura Caroe Lombard of the busiest Hollywood Lionel Atw who plays in Maene Dietriehs picture The Song of Song enthusiastic boatman and operates 65foot cruiser the Rc". Maurice Chevaer admits that his favorte American food waes and maple syrup Mary Aor the daughter of former professor of languages the University of Kansas Peggy Hopkins Joyce caueurs and drives her and from the studios
 Sir Guy Standing fought the heavyweight champion of England Richard Arlen spent time in the oil fields admitted victim of all known superstitons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
 Annual Banquet Tonight

The annual banquet and enter tainment of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon will be held in Temple hall tonight, starting at 6:45 o'clock. An interesting program will be rendered including vaude- vile sketches.
 Pedestrians in Lisbon, Portugal, will be forbidden to speak while crossing the road, If a proposed ordinance is passed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

The life of vehicle inspector gIgge after another judging by this examination which Waterbury recently The applicant youth with prnsons towards printing kindness of heart we'll omit his the flowers be donated by bis amused owork Asked high from the ground should be the license plates his th sneophyte declared emphaticay and promptly Five feet Then questioned the visibility of the lights he added insult to injury by reckoning that feet would certainly be far enough for light then descended the kindly shades of night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

Tennis rackets are the favoritc diet of an insect. one-quarter of an inch long, which had just invaded England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

Editor Tall Tower Topics Here they eomel Here they eome It's Clairmont parade. Sunday night the night the Camont parade headed by Al Beno with M J. Viola Cuy Maao with c. Miro dow nthe aisle of Brook 1yns theater In the lobby Bulldog" Capini patiently waving hankie Anns eye and the time shn ing the of his shoes Poor Carp! There's Pat and Toots Savno throwing the of 42nd Street. In marches Prof Ensten Zingare and greets the members with the "Clairmont tap the back of their neck Look "Ggg' Varanel, there's Al Auri- gemma wnkng Elvira At last Rookie Capozzi with intentions shuffln off Buao". Johnnie Bellini pianist fears the Carmont tap and sits the side 10:30 p. There they go! There they go That's the Camont Parade. One Who Knows the Camon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-22

The noisy oads that have been bothering Ansonans with their terrific din became famous that they made the New York papers, The genus that has been furnishing such disturbing
 music should say horrible nose down the n has been identified by scientists from Yale University the spadefoot toad These spadefeet have song that is said to be the roaring of bull and the sound of man being choked deah Pleasant nights for Ansonans. However the toads their racket as the eggs hatehd The scientists also report that they breed following very heavy ran which doubt for their eongregating the Ansonia ponds That's pleasure (? Waterbury missed unless the departing toads their way up valley. The noise of the toads be had it is said for one half mi which entirely surprising when you consider far the chorus of the carly spring peepers If you all interesting in toadoogy padoot defined any of several borrowing toads in New England southward the known holbroo It only necessary for Winsed spring seasonal freak for the headlines.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
LOW.COST HOUSING
PAYMENTS EXTENDED
Government Supplements Original
Provisions for Fireproof Con-
struction in Slums.

The Federal Government has extend
ed to 35 years the period Of payment for
loW-coSt housing projects where Slum
clearance is involved, provided the
homes are built so that they cannot
burn.
Supplementing the original provision
of 80 years amortization for f1reproOf
work as against 25 for non-fireproof
announcement is now made of a 35-
year amortization period for flreproof
housing developments, which are to be
erected on property now occupied by
slums. Where slum clearance is not
involved, the original provisions obtain
Similarly, replacement of slumS with
non -fireproof buildings obtains no loan
advantages.
Robert y. Kohn, director Of housing
under the Public Works Administration,
has announced that combined interest
and amortization rates on slum cleared,
fireproof buildings will be Ssh per cent,
beginning two years after the loan Is
granted, and extending over IS years.
Fireproof construction, where Slum
clearance is not needed, is given a 6
per cent combined rate and an amorti
zation period of 80 years. Ordinary
brick wall and wooden floor buildings
must be amortiZed within 25 years, at
a combined rate of Csc per cent per
year.
"The difference in the amortization
rate per year." said Mr.. Kohn, will as
siSt in making up differences in con-
struction cost and the balance Of the
cost will be covered, in large part. by
the lower maintenance costs OF fire.
proof project"
Evening star., 1933-10-21
MORE IS EXPENDED
FOR CONSTRUCTION
Indicated Outlay for Residential
Buildings in September Rises !
20 Per Cent.

Indicated expenditures for total build
ing construction increased 81 per cent
in September as compared with August,
according to reports received by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United
States Department Of Labor from 764
identical cities having a population of
10000 or over The total number Of
building operations decreased 81 per
cent.
New residential buildings decreased
PAT per cent in number, but indicated
expenditures for such buildings in
creased 208 pe- cent.
The number of new non-residential
buildings increased less than l per cent,
while indicated expenditures for this
type of structure increased 1872 per cent.
There was decrease of 2.6 per cent
in the number and a decrease of 1873
per cent in indicated expenditures for
additions, alterations and repairs in
these 764 cities
Contracts awarded for Federal build
ing operations during September, 1888,
Evening star., 1933-10-21
PAINTING OF HOMES
HELD RECOVERY AID.
Gen. Johnson Declares Pro.
gram Will Provide Work
for Many JobIess Men.

With the Roosevelt recovery program
fast taking effect, administration lead
ers continue to stress the importance
of providing additional employment by
buying now" and by urging improve
ments on home properties.
Recovery Administrator Hugh S.
johnson has said that there are,
throughout the country. thousands of
"down-at-the-heel," unpainted homes,
which, if reconditioned now, will pro-
vide work for countless unemployed
men.
Home building and real estate author
tiles agree that there is no more essen
tial factor in the maintenance Of a
home than a periodic application of
paint and other preservatives to wood
work. metal and plastered surfaces, in
SIDE and out Mere painting of house,
it is agreed. will not counteract funda-
mental faults of construction, but the
best quality paints and varnishes add
prolonged durability Although surface
paint applications are important as pre-
ventatives against weathering. they are
of even greater value from the stand
point of the homes appearance.
A handy check list for the home paint
job follows: Repaint the exterior with
a reliable product whenever the surfaces
show signs of weathering; repaint in
teriors. using washable paints; paint
the bath room, kitchen and laundry CELL
ings, walls and floors; paint or calcimine
other ceilings; refinish trim, windows
and doors with paint, lacquer. enamel
or stain and varnish; scrape, clean and
refinish floors, paint exterior wood
floors and thresholds; paint inside the
garage; repaint dark basement stairs
in light color as safety precaution;
paint the cellar to keep out moisture
and cold
Evening star., 1933-10-21

owner and builder; to erect one brick
private garage, 1926 Sixteenth street;
to cost $500.
j. R. Henderson, 207 Barr Building,
owner and builder; to erect brick gar
age, As Madison street; to cost $500.
Sanitary Grocery Co., lessee; Warren
Spencer. 1850 Jonquil street. designer
and builder; to remove wall between
two stories, 4235 and 4237 Wisconsin
avenue: to cost $500.
j. B Tiffey, 419 Ogle. horpe street.
owner and builder; to erect three frame
garages, 4812-16-20 Davenport street;
to cost $3.50.
Douglas Construction Co., 5130 Con-
necticut avenue, owners and builders:
to erect two brick garages. 5435 and
5439 Thirtieth place; to cost $500.
Charles E. Ressor, 2805 Thirty-f1fth
street, owner; to inclose porch, 28O5
Thirty-fifth street; to cost $500.
D. B. Leahy, 1923 Thirteenth street.
owner; E. E. Ward & Son, 1868 Elev-
enth street. builders; to erect concrete
block garage, 800 Sheridan street; to
cost $3.50.
Mrs. F. M. Atherton, 922 Delafield
place, owner; Joseph P. Hedrlck, 920
Delafield place. builder; to make re-
pairs. 922 Delafield place; to cost $500.
w. C Farmer, GIG Lexington place
northeast. owner and builder; to make
repairs, GIG Lexington place northeast;
to cost $500.
c. c. Miller, jr., 122 Adams street,
owner; j. E. w. Sohl, architect; J. u.
Draper. Silver Spring, Md builder; to
erect brick garage, 3219 Oliver street;
to cost $500.
Lester B. Martz 1910 Pc, omac avenue
southeast. owner and builder; to make
repairs 1910 Potomac avenue south
east; to cost 5000.
P. N. Butt, Edgemoor, Md. owner;
to erect frame garage, 1902 Fessenden
street; to cost $500.
Andrew Gallia, 1871 Potomac avenue
southeast, owner; George E. Ferris,
builder; to inclose porch, 1871 Potomac
avenue southeast; to cost $500.
w. C. Farmer. 619 Lexington place
northeast, owner and builder; repairs,
GIG Lexington place northeast; to cost
$500
Henry P. Ward, 2713 Seventeenth
street northeast, owner and builder; w.
Valentine, designer; to erect one 2-story
frame addition to porch, 27l3 Seven
teenth street northeast, to cost $500. p
Mary j. and Alice v. Larr1more, 570O
Eighth street, owners and builders; to
inclose porch, $500 Eighth street. to
cost $3.50.
Samuel M. Burgess, 1719 @ street,
owner and builder; to erect one frame
garage, 1920 Rittenhouse street, to cost
5000.
Evening star., 1933-10-21

@. During the recent heavy rain the
water came through our brick wall
Can you advise me as to treatment at
moderate cost for waterproof1ng?-
M. N. B.
A. There are a number Of reliable
firms in Washington who will be glad
to give you estimates on this type Of
work. They check the brick work on
the sides of the house where the mois-
ture comes in This Is usually on one
or two exposures, seldom more. First.
the pointing is examined and repointing
undertaken If necessary. One process
of waterprooting used by these firms is
to glaze the brick surface through the
application of parafin by steam pres
sure. The cost of this operation Is
moderate, averaging upward of $50 for
two walls OF an average two-story
house
Evening star., 1933-10-21

@. Is a consideration necessary In
order to make an agreement valid?
r. E. A.
A. The law requires that In orde.
to make contract enforceable there
must be some consideration, otherwise
the obligations assumed are voluntary
and cannot be enforced Consideration
may be money, property, promises to
do, or to abstain from doing, some act,
or the giving up Of some legal right
in return for accepting some benefit.
@. What are the rights of the parties
to real estate contract?-L. A. M.
A. 1t is always a good policy to read
thoroughly any contract before signing.
The rights Of the respective parties can
be determined usually from the pro-
visions contained in the contract.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
LUMBER DIVISION
CREATED BY CODE
President Approves Amendment
Taking in Veneer and Plywood
Group.

President Roosevelt has approved an
amendment Of the lumber code to in
clude manufacturers who were not pre-
pared to concur in the original code as
approved August 19.
The amendments approved by the
President create a new division Of the
industry under the code to be known
as the veneer and plywood division to
include rotary cut veneer, face veneer
and plywood manufacturers
The new division will consist Of pro-
ducers, manufacturers, importers and
distributors of commercial and face
veneers and furniture, cabinet and in
terror finish plywood. For purposes of
administration the new division will
Evening star., 1933-10-21

totaled s5,2o7,ss5, as compared with
$265,232 during August, 1888 Federal
awards for construction projects of all
kinds during September totaled over
$260,000,000. This includes, in addition
to building construction. the awards for
public roads, river and harbor work.
naval vessels, reclamation projects, etc.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
Painting Out Knots.

An effective way to kill knots in
exposed wood is to draw as much of
the sap as possible by holding a hot
iron over the knot. scraping it, and
then applying two coatings Of gold
or silver leaf over the knot before
painting.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
New Tyne Flooring.

Said to give all the adva ntages of
steel frame construction at the cost of
reinforced concrete a new type of floor
and roof construction utilizes an all
steel-and- gypsum slab. It is light, rap
idly erected, requires no snoring.
Evening star., 1933-10-21

Unusually Fine Kitchen, and
furnished Dinette with two china
closets. Colorings in apple green
and cream. Oxford cabinets;
built-in porcelain sink; A.gauge
linoleum; all porcelain Frididaire;
heavy insulated all enamel range;
Sanitas walls and ceilings; cleo
trio clock.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
Cement-Coated Steel.

High weather resistance Is said to
mark a new cement-coated steel sheet
for building purposes. It's offered in
colors and permits "textured" finishes
for corrugated roofing and siding.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
Real Estate Question Box
Answers to Queries on How to Administer First Aid
to the Ailing House and Other Problems.
EDITED BY VINCENT TUTCHfNG.


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Evening star., 1933-10-21

Beautiful Living and Dining
Room, with reception hall. Plan
ned for attractive furniture ar
rangement. Artistic iron stair
rails. Charming paperings and
fixtures. Hardwood trim, oak
finish and double foored oak
floors throughout. Three full
length mirror doors, one in hall
way, two in master bed room.
Evening star., 1933-10-21

have three separate subdivisions to
with problems relating to plywood, {
mercial veneer and face veneer.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
OWNED, BUILT AND FOR SALE BY
BOSS &PHELPS

BNilderS OF Ftne Homes
1417 K st. Natl $500
TO REACH
From Fourteenth Street or Georgia
Avenue drive east on Longfellow Street
to Fifth Street. north to Nicholson Street
and east to houses, or take Fourteenth
Street car marked 'Takoma" to Third
and Nicholson Streets and walk one
half square to property.
Evening star., 1933-10-21

Two Inviting Baths; one tub
bath with shower; the master
bath a shower stall Plain and
colored AKA standard tiles; lovely
waterproof curtains. Sanitas walls
and ceilings. Built-in features
and equipment found in most ex-
pensiye homes.
Evening star., 1933-10-21
"Ouer.the-Top"
GARAGE DOORS

No pulleys, cables or balance
wheels. Roller bearings packed in
grease. Amazingly simple to
operate.