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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
BIG CHAINS
Forcing Rents Down By
Drastic Methods

washington, D. C. (ILNS)--It
seems that if you are big enough you
can get your rent cut.
Corporate action is raising dramat-
Ic issues in the national rent situa-
ton, while a senatorial rent commits
sion, with bushels of evidence, won-
ders what to do about it.
When United Cigar Stores Co. went
into bankruptcy landlords all over the
country began learning about rents
from that. Leases were cancelled in
hundred-lots by the receivers. New
leases called for much lower rents.
Other big chains are pointing
big guns at landlords and in some
cases the red flag of bankruptcy
is being waved as a threat to
owners to take it on the chin"
or get it in the neck.
While ordinary renters Of living
quarters have no such recourse, the
big and powerful chains are taking
advantage of their strength and of
the laws Of the states to get their
rents knocked down.
Louis K. Liggett Co., renting some
$50 stores, made a fiat demand on
landlords for heavy reductions in
rents. Landlords thought they could
stop it, because Liggett is a branch
OF the powerful Drug, Inc, known as
the drug trust. But they found there
was nothing doing that way, because
the organization is so formed that
Drug, Inc, assets cannot be touched
by landlords, even with Liggett in
bankruptcy.
Scared stiff, Liggett landlords have
formed the Liggett Landlords Ma;
tional Productive Committee. A good
many have gone into the committee.
But the drift is forecast in
vote among ITO of them, in which
AZ per cent voted willingness to
cut rents 25 per cent this year,
while 43.5 per cent had the mat
ter under consideration" leaving
only weak 9.5 per cent trying
hard to stand pat.
The Liggett Co. filed a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy to show the
landlords it meant business. Stoppage
of the bankruptcy proceedings by
equity action hasn't cheered the land
lords very much.
Meanwhile another great chain, the
Schultz Retail Stores Corp, has is.
sued an ultimatum to landlords, de-
manding rent reductions aggregating
a million dollars year. The National
Association Of Real Estate Boards has
issued a report intended to help local
members. In big way one group of
capitalists is fighting another, each
trying to win as much advantage as
possible.
1t is notable that the big chains do
not hesitate to use the bankruptcy
laws to win financial advantage.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
The Color Scheme

1t was the morning Of the twins
birthday. Doris had received 4 large
box Of chocolates tied with pink ribbon
for 4 present.
"Weu," said her mother, ~ she
watched the girl opening the box,
aren't you going to give your sister
anyY'
yes; she can have the ribbon" saiA
Doris.
But" began mother.
"Well. it's like this. mother" e.
plained Doris. 'Susie's favorits color
II pink. so she has the ribbon, and my
favorits color IL brown, 80 have the
chocolates"
Making an Impression
1t was the first day Of school, Eliza
beth, the nine-year-old daughter, was
all ready to start; very conscious Of
the fact that she was wearing one Of
her best dresses.
Why are you wearing that dress? ?"
daddy asked.
Every one wears their best dress
on the first day of school," she said.
But, why?" persisted daddy.
WELL she replied, "it's to make
your new teacher think you're better
than You are"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

| But labor-human labor?
The supply is greatly in excess of
the demand.
Human labor has been deemed es-
sential to production
Production henceforth goes on. re-
gardless of any supply of human la
! Dor.
This certainty of perception of the
function of the machine
This Photographic image of the
machines relation to man
Has recently emerged, embodied in
some tabulations and charts.
But its coming has been expected.
It's descent from the Hills of Time
has been under observation.
The only new thing about it is, the
CONSERVATION attending the an
| nouncement of its presence.
And, as in the days of Herod. the
king is sending out to slay the Child.
One quaint critic remarks, that the
greater part of the existing brick and
steel plants operate at much lower
efficiency than that claimed by the
technocrats.
And that is true: when they oper-
ate at all.
One recently constructed ribbon
steel process mill permanently closed
the doors of a dozen mills about
Pittsburgh and Youngstown.
There may be only one rayon mill
now existing that will run "a hours
without the touch of human hand;
But, how long will it be until there
is no other type of rayon mill but
that?
If cotton cannot be handled by that
method
Cotton may not appear on the mar
ket much longer.
when production operates automatic
Just where does price come in,
Ally?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Truths POndered While
Riding at
Anchor
Then gently scan
your brother man
BY Mr.. MOdestus-

The pretended critics of technoc
racy are seeming to miss the point.
The habit of wages" of "price,
of profit" of cost
1t is too much for the little minds
Against the background of the as
cending mechanism
The critics cannot grasp the mean
ing of the overshadowing of man
power
Relatively speaking, there is nc
longer any great significance in the
amount of work manor a million
men-can do.
Not in terms of economic produc-
ton
The intelligence of man has de-
signed the machine;
The skill of man has constructed
the machine.
The machine can and does supplant
the hand of man in making goods.
There is no use in discussing the
value of human labor" in that con-
nection.
We are anticipating only very
very slightly, when we say that, in
dustrially, the labor of human be-
ings-as labor-has no value.
You need few engineers.
There are required some special
sts--to push the buttons on the auto
nat machines.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
The Deldrums Watched

The doldrums draw the eyes Of the
Gulf states and the islands to the
south OF the United States, for 1t u
from the doldrums that the destruc-
tive tropical hurricanes come to
spread havoc over wide areas.
The doldrums are large areas Of
almost complete calm and intense
heat, areas which were once the bans
Of sailors until they grew to under
stand their location. 1t was no uncom-
mon thing for a ship to get In the
doldrums, remain there for months at
4 time until all food and water sup
plies were consumed and death lurked
nearby.
The center Of the doldrums moves
north In July and south In January.
From them come not only the winds,
but the currents OF hot water which
work from the equator to the poles.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Steel Output Off
AZ Per Cent i'm 1882

Washington, D. c. (ILNS)-Pro-
duction of crude steel declined 47.3
per cent in the United States in 1892
by comparison with 1881. World pro-
duction dropped 278 per cent as be-
tween the two years.
These proportions are derived from
output in 1882 as estimated by the
magazine Steel. This authority places
United States output at approximate
ly 100000 tons in 1892 as compared
with 25,630,O0O tons in the preceding
year. World output is recorded as
49, 10000 tons in 1882 against 68,-
los, 900 in 1891.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

A small boy with bad silver in bis
toe was taken to the doctor by his
grandmother. who was recovering from
q severe heart attack. While the doc
tor removed the silver the little boy
cried great deal On the way home
he looked up at his grandmother and
said, I'm sorry cried 10 hard, grand.
mother, cause know 4 broken heart
IL worse than silver. but you're old
" than me. Chicago Tribune.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
A. F. of L. Fav0rs Tariff
To Protect Oil Industry

In the summary of the proceed
ings of the 1882 convention of the
American Federation of Labor, pub
lished in the December 10, 1882, issue
of the American Federation Of La
Dor Weekly News Service, it was
stated that the convention "disap-
proved" resolution favoring a pro-
tective tariff for the petroleum in
tustry.
The statement was a compiler's err
ror. The paragraph should read:
Tariff. The convention approved
legislation to protect the petroleum
industry of the United States against
cheaply- produced foreign OIL"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

Price depends upon the purchaser,
at the last.
The profiteers purchase only per
cent of the products.
And now they are like the calf
on the end of a rope:
They have wound up tight the last
short end of their tether.
Meanwhile, there are signs of act
ual intelligence in other quarters.
A committee of 500" has been ap-
pointed by president.
The Rockefeller Foundation financ
ed its operations.
With blunt point, the Commit
tee" probes the sore spots.
1t is not sure that q. power
groups with their accompani-
ments of violent revolution can
be averted !. !"
1t has been said that labor lacks
the capacity for organized self-con-
troll.
Well-how about the capacity for
organized self-control among those
who boast it is that they have
"brains"?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Ships christ..i.s

The custom OF christening 4 ship
when 1t is launched 10 q relic Of the
ancient libation which was practiced
when ships were launched. The an
clients coDsecrated the ship to the god
whose image she bore. The action of
blessing ships IL alluded to by the
monks OF st. Denys. In July, 14ls,
the bishop OF Bangor was sent to
Southampton to bless the kings ship
to insure successful voyages.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

Among the Iroquois and Huron
Indians, long ago, women were the
heads Of household and also exerted
much authority in the tribe, electing
the chiefs and forming a majority of
the tribal council, though the actual
chiefs were men.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

Visitor-And why do you want to be
President when you grow up?
TOmmy-So won't hafta dig nv
bait when go fishing.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Faster Mms;e;s~

Neighbor - Where's your brother.
Freddief
Freddie-Aw, he's In the house play
ing duet. finished my part frat
Pathfinder Magazine.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

How is Morris getting on with his
young wife?"
well, month after the wedding
q belated telegram Of congratulations
arrived and they refused to take It in"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Where He Spoiled II

Rogers has an intelligent face. II
he didn't say word you'd know he
was clever
"Yes; but the trouble Is he does"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Calm. Then ths sto-r

Dora-So you patched up your quar-
rel with Tom?
Doris-Yes. but only temporarily.
We're going to get married next month.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
LaborQueriies

Qusstfsas aud Answers q Ia.
Dor: What Il Has Done; Whsr.
II Stands on Problems sf the
Day; Its Aim and PrexraN:
Whs's Who in the Ranks Of
the Organised TsiIsss, ETC.. ste
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
Q.-Why does labor oppose scie

Q-Why does labor oppose scien-
tifc management?
At probably would not be fair
to say that labor opposes scientific
management. 1t does oppose its
abuses, and it opposes the effort to
wiring from labor the whole cost of
what is generally known as scientific
management. The Bedaux stretch
out" system in textile mills is an ex-
ample. Labor has opposed and must
always oppose the use of speed-up
and stretch systems to place an in
ordinate burden on workers while en-
ployers reap whatever profit may be
created thereby.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

Q.-Does the A. F. of l.. oppose
federal department of education?
A.-Beginning in 1920 the A. F.
OF l.. not only went on record for
such department of government, but
carried on active work to bring about
the creation of such department.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

Advertise i'm The Press.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-01-20

DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS
Mders
HAMILTON BUSINESS
Eiectncai WORKERS Marion Cumnins,
aoders Calvin. 605 W. Ave, Dayton Ohio
Carpenters Chas Chapen, Ave. Phone 2714M
MIX Ice Cream Drivers Helpers O.
PAINTERS L A. Bro wn, 404 Harrison AveP 2253M
Fattern Maker "-.. Robt Service. 22o EastA
Plumbers Charles st. Phone
Stage Hands and Movie
MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS AGENTS
falnters W. q Hail
'ioVie operators Ben H. Francis, 119 Monroe
Stage - - Harry Keisar Sr+rb;, A.
Eiectricai workers Marion Cummn Hamilton
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

Have you seen our new 'Elec-
trio Lift for thorough and COM
plete chassis fabrication? We
lubricate any car for IS cents
and if we miss point it doesn't
cost you cent. IS cents includes
Spring Spray and Vacuum
Cleaning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
SMALL HOME STRESSED
Architects Offer Expert Service for
Lower Priced House Designs.

Incorporation of the Architectural
Guild of Indianapolis to offer expert
architectural service for small house
design, construction and supervision,
was announced today.
The guild is showing designs for
small houses at the home show this
week, and later a permanent exhibit
will be opened in the Architects and
Builders building.
incorporates are Richard E.
Bishop, Lee Burns, Merritt Harrison,
Frederick Wallick and George Caleb
Wright
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
PASTORS ALONE
IN DRY FIGHT,
MEETING TOLD
We Wage Battle Without
Congregations Support
Says M. {. Minister.

We wage this lqi or fight with
out support of much Of ou congre-
cations. They have swallowed this
wet propaganda hook, line and
sinker."
With this assertion, the Rev. Will
nam E. Bell, pastor Of the Roberts
Park M. f. church, told the Meth
oolSt district conference, Monday
mat Methodist ministers are waging
a Tight alone for retention of the
eighteenth amendment.
The ministers even are in jeop-
ardy Of their jobs when they stand
IN the pulpit and preach the mess
age Of prohibition he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

The man with a lawn full of
stubborn dandelions has a
pretty good idea of what is
meant by "the constant
struggle of man against ma
ture."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
PAROLE PLEAS MADE
State Clemency Commission to
Study Cases of Several City Men.

Marion county men whose pleas
Tor parole or Communication of SEN
tence in the Indiana state prison or
reiormatory will be heard May 3 to
D by the state commission of elem
ency include the following in the
prison:
Charles Irwin, life term for muir
der, who was sentenced Dec. 10,
1922; Claude Parker, ten years bank
forgery; Charles E. Lafollette, ten to
twenty-one years, robbery and grand
larceny; Frank Meyles, robbery;
Vincent Perdien, auto banditry, ten
years, and Frank Handles, criminal
attack, life term.
ReformatOry prisoners to present
pleas include Charles Ashley, serving
ten-year term for robbery. and
Ashton Burnett, fifteen years for
robbery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

News item: Santa Claus
wants beer permit. Hang a
sack on the tree if you ex-
pect a key or case Of holiday
spirits this Xmas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
Symons to Talk on Gold

Luther F. Symons, former state
banking commissioner, will be the
speaker for the monthly meeting of
the ButlerFairyi Civic Associa-
ton, to be held tonight in the Fair
view Presbyterian church. He will
discuss effect of ending the gold
standard. Utility rates and the mod
ernization campaign will be dis
cusSed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

In the good old days" you would have
gladly paid twice 81 for these fine dresses!
Quality fabrics and workmanship make
them OUTSTANDING VALUES! Guar
anteed fast color printed lawns, voiles and
8O-sQuare percales +. in dainty little for
ais on pastel grounds, geometric prints,
lace prints, novelty coin dots, etc. Crisp
bows, organdy yoke insets, ruff1ed organdy arm
holes, and dozens of other beautiful effects Sizes
IA to A. Also percales in sizes 46 to 81
al
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

Sergeant Timothy Mcmahon will
present safety program tonight at
the Olympic Club Appearing will
be Dolly and Esta Buchanan, sing
ers; Myron Smith, reader; Betty
Marie Smith, reader; Betty Marie
Starr, singer; Katherine Muench,
singer; Norma Jean Muench, singer;
Vera Nicholi, reader; Dorothy Ellen
Chapman and Margaret Scott.
dancers; William Blake and his
educated police dog, Silver"
Thomas Moriarity, accordinist Joe
Steiner, Carol Smith and Joe Shea,
in instrumental musical numbers.
and Wright'S Mountaineers.
The program at the Mt. jackson
Club tonight will be in charge of
Mrs Eddie Little.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
TWO-JO MAN UPHELD
DIR. Thurman Rice Can Hold Both
Posts. Rules Lntz


DR.. Thurman B. Rice can retain
his profeSSorship at the Indiana uni
versity medical school and also be
assistant state health director, At
torney-General Philip Lutz Jr
ruled Monday.
He said the constitution provi-
sion against being on two state pay
rolls does not apply Rice has an
office with the health department
in the statehouse onncx.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

The ChatterboX Dramatic Club
will present a one-act play tonight
in Garfield Park community house.
Members of the cast are Mes
DANES Elizabeth Bless, Bertha Lee,
Bertha Sands, Florence Rollins,
Florence Hull, Harold Ballard, Mary
10 Sargent, Margaret Paige and
Marie Demicheli, and Miss Betty
Tomlinson and Joe Mills.
Music will be furnished by the
Indiana Ridge Runners, Chester,
Leslie and Laura Watson, Arthur
Smoot, Kenneth McConaha, and
Glenn Mix.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25
DRAMA CLUB TO
PRESENT PLAY
Several Entertainments on
Schedules of Leisure
Hour Groups.

LEISURE HOUR CALENDAR
TONIGHT
Garfield Park Community House.
Mt. Jackson Club
Olympic Club.
WEDNESDAY
BrOOkSide Park community house.
J. 7. V. Hill community house.
RhOdius Park community house.
FRIDAY
Christian Park community house.
Fletcher Place community center.
TT. Wayne and Walnut Club.
Municipal Gardens community house.
School 5 at 6I2 West Washington
street.
Michigan and Noble Club, School 8 at
40 East Vermont street.
School 16 at 14O2 West Market street.
Nebraska Cropsey Club, School %, at
1881 South Illinois street
School 26 at 1901 East Sixteenth
street.
School 81 at Kelly and Boyd streets.
School 80 at 2030 Winter avenue.
School 81 at 1901 North Olney.
School 81 at S6I5 West Walnut street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-25

We can't predict just when
the advance in tire prices will
take place but we feel that it is
not far off. Rubber is advancing
with other commodities the
paper stated Ia cents per pound
for Monday. The new tire
crop" will cost more to make
and will be sold for more. Right
now you can buy tires at prices
that represent an actual loss to
the manufacturer. Drive in and
let us quote you on a complete
set of Miller Geared-tO-tbe-
Road Tires. Terms gladly ar
ranged.
Evening star., 1933-08-17
WALK TAMES HORSES
Wild Herd Permitted No Rest Until
They Bow to Halters.

4uey ooW 10 ad1IeTS.
SAN ANGELO, Tex. (R.-Forty head
of wild horses, one of the last herds
roaming Texas, are being walked
down" on ranch near Fort McKavett.
Relieved from time to time by cow
hands, boy walks continually after
the animals, never permitting them to
rest. The process, often a long one,
continues until the wild horses are tired
and willing to submit to the halter.
Evening star., 1933-08-17
WOMEN ARE Urged Urged
TO WATCH PRICES
Can Keep Values Down, Mrs
Roosevelt Says, by Cut
ting Services.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Giving her support to the morgan
lied consumers, Mrs Franklin D. Roose-
welt has appealed to all American
housewives to watch closely the trend
of prices in their localities and report
any undue price changes to N. R. A.
headquarters for investigation.
She gave this advice at her press
conference yesterday while a woman
writer from England and one from Hol-
land listened attentively.
Dame Rachel Crowder Of England,
former head of the social section of the
League of Nations, asked many Ques-
tions on present-day American life and
commented:
I'm most awfully thrilled with this
experiment you are trying in the States,
in spite of my cold British blood. If
your scheme does pull you out, it will
pull lot Of us out"
Can Demand Less Service.
And Nine Boni of Holland busily took
notes.
Mrs. Roosevelt also said woman buy
ers could aid through keeping down
prices by demanding less in services.
The Government, she said. should
furnish information that would help
prices at an adequate level, returning
proper profit to those engaged in mar
keting, and still not raise prices un-
reasonably to the consumer.
Laughingly, Mrs. Roosevelt added
that I'VE women" are sometimes aw-
fully stupid as consumers"
She recalled that she herself had
been guilty. on occasion. of making
such q purchase as several spools of
thread with the instruction to send
1t out"
The services that a few had grown
to demand, she said, made commodities
more expensive for the many.
She explained that the pay cash and
carry 1t away" retail customer had in
the last analysis, to pay extra on ac-
count of those who require all their
purchases delivered and who buy some
times for the actual purpose of ex-
changing the article afterward.
Pronouncing price-fixing so difficult
as To be almost impossible, Mrs. Roose-
welt warned that consumers would have
to learn to protect themselves.
Through Many Hands.
Ouc lcCducu IldCuk CTdCc Ol
spinach, years ago, through IL hands
to the child who actually ate it for the
good of his health-adding, she said,
enormously to its expense.
IF We set our minds to it as con-
sumers, we could fine ways in which we
could eliminate some of the handling
through which goods 60" she contended.
Asked if that would not deprive some
persons of jobs. she answered:
Work which Is not necessary had
better be eliminated We should use
our ingenuity and find something for
people TO do that is really necessary
there is plenty of useful work to be
done in the world