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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03
TO MOTHERS
whose children won't
EAT

Nature knows best. Never coax a
child to eatl Remove the cause Of
a youngsters poor appetite. When
appetite fails, tongue is coated
white, eyes are a bilious yellow,
don't give small children a consti-
pating cathartic that drains the sys-
TEN. California syrup of figs is all
the medicine" they require.
Specialists will tell you that a
sluggish appetite almost always
means the child has a sluggish
colon. Correct this condition called
stdsis, and see how quickly list
less, dropping boy or girl begins to
eat-and gain! The only medicine"
such children seem to need is pure,
unadulterated fig syrup.
i Children who get syrup Of figs,
now and then, soon have the appe-
tite and energy Of young animalst
They keep well and avoid colds and
sluggish spells.
1NdtuIC ACtCI ludQC q AlACA 1ctAd-
tive for children; and they all love
the wholesome, fruity flavor of the
real California syrup of figs. It's
purely vegetable, but every druggist
has it all bottled, with directions.
Begin with it at once. The very
next day, your child will be eating
better and feeling better. Keep on
with the syrup Of figs few days
and see amazing Improvement in
appetite, color, weight, and spirits.
The promises made By the bottlers
of California Syrup of Figs are true,
and 1t will do the same for you, IF
it's genuine CALIFORNIA. Don't
accept substitutes.
MEMBER N. r. A.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

that before the end of the year the
President and Litvinov will announce
the resumption Of normal relations be-
tween the two countries and the estab-
lishment Of a large credit for the
Soviet republic to make purchases in
this country.
Though in giving out the correspond
ence President Roosevelt said he was
not committed to recognition of the
Soviet government, it is said that pre-
liminary soundings had satisfied him
that Russia's desire for American rec
ognition is a concomitant to its desire
TO obtain credits for the purchase of
American goods. The administration
is prepared to join in the development
Of reasonable credit facilities for the
quick disposition of accumulated sur
pluses in cotton. meat products, cop
per and other raw materials. There
are other problems that must first be
solved, such as the czarist debts and
the Communist propaganda, but the
administration believes these can be
speedily cleared up.
The English press hailed the move
toward Russo-American accord as
great force for world peace, and said
London could not do better than copy
Washington. In Japan officials ex-
pressed pleasure over the news, though
this may not have been entirely sim
cere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

through in the same magnificent fash
ion.'
There was, however, nothing in the
speech that treasured the farmers
who have embarked on a national
agricultural strike. Milo Reno, pres
ident of the National Farmers Holi-
day association. declared the strike
would continue despite Mr. Roose-
velt's assurances Of higher farm
prices.
'The President failed to even men
ton cost of production" he pointed
out. "We're not going to stop this
battle until we get what we want and
have demanded-cost of production"
Mr.. Reno reported that the Cont
mental Congress of Workers and
Farmers and the Technocratic FEEDER
alton of the World for Industrial De-
mocracy had proffered their cooper
alton In the strike. and said that he
was confident the farmers themselves
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

once. Opposition TO
the premier's econo-
my program that in
cluded cutting the sal
aries Of government
workers and reduc-
ing war en- 81 on s
caused his d e f e a t,
which came on a mo-
ton for a vote of con-
fidence on the bud
get. The vote was 500
to PAL. Really Dalai
dier's downfall was
brought about by an
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

Kalinin by President
Roosevelt to open ne
gotiations looking to
the recognition Of the
Soviet government by
the United States and
to the adjustment of
other matters at issue
between the two ma
tons. Administration
officials in Washing
ton believe the con-
versations Twill take
ohout two woolyS and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

and later said: Il
have been amazed by
the extraordinary de-
gree of cooperation
given to the govern
ment by the cotton
farmers in the South,
the wheat farmers of
the West, the tobacco
farmers Of the South
east, and I am conf
dent that the corn
hog farmers of the
Middle West will come
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

COMMUNISTS were blamed for wild
~ disorders that prevailed in Havana
and in the Cuban provinces of Oriente
and Matanzas. Bakers, butchers and
truck drivers carried on their strike in
the capital, and the condition was so
serious that President Grau's cabinet
was ready to resign. An attempt was
made to assassinate Carlos Mendleta,
Nationalist leader. A bomb was ex.
ploded at his residence, SCATTERING the
front part of the building, but Men
dieta, his wife and his daughter es-
capped injury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

ers President Roose-
welt takes his stand
for a managed curren-
cy and a dollar of
fixed value. In a ARABIC
address to the nation
he declared he would
undertake to raise
commodity prices to a
satisfactory level and
then would lessen the
gold content of the
dollar and peg prices
and dollars so they
xr,nn1d rar11ain in q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

would join the nonselling movements
in great numbers"
At that time the farm leaders in
six states-Iowa, North Dakota, Min
nesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Ne
braska--had officially proclaimed the
strike, and picketing of the highways
had begun in some localities. Here is
what Reno's association called for
from the farmers:
Refusal to sell any grain, pro-
duce, live stock, milk, butter, eggs,
etc., except for prices equal to the
cost of production, but willingness on
the other hand to exchange such prod
ucts for whatever labor and the I'M
employed may have to tender.
Refusal to purchase groceries,
merchandise, etc., except as necessary
to sustenance and unobtainable other
wise.
8Refusal to leave their homes, a
tantamount defiance of mortgage fore
closures and eviction orders.
Refusal to meet capital pay
ments on debts until prices reach pro-
duction cost levels.
5-Refusal to pay taxes or inter-
est on debts out Of money needed for
food, clothing and other necessities.
Meanwhile the embargo on wheat
shipments out of the state Of North
Dakota, proclaimed by Gov. William
LANCER, went into effect.
0AIAT so In
i the making was finally completed
and signed by the President. It seeks
to insure fair practice and to protect
the small tradeSman, the consumer
and the farmer with his low commod-
ity prices. Retail employers with
fewer than FIVE persons on the pay
roll are exempt from the code. Those
in communities of less than $500
population are exempt from any mark
up requirements Local tribunals are
to be established to hear complaints
of retail profiteering. Child labor is
forbidden, with certain exceptions,
and the same applies to sales at
loss.
LOSS leaders," widely used by
chain stores to attract customers, are
absolutely prohibited sin order to pre-
vent unfair competition against local
merchants"
Under comprehensive plan for
working hours and wages, stores may
choose to operate in one of three
groups, having choice Of remaining
open for from SO to Sc hours week;
from Sc to 63 hours a week; or for
more than 63 hours week. EN-
ployees in the first group will work
not more than 40 hours week; in
the second group, Al hours week; in
the third group, 4S hours week.
Minimum wages range from SIS for
a 4S-hour week in cities Of more than
100000 population down to require
ment for 20 per cent raise and mini
mum wage Of $40 week in places
with less than $500 population.
MAXIM LITvINOv, foreign commits
AVA sar of Russia, probably already is
on his way to Washington in response
to the invitation extended to President
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

constantly balanced equation. Gov
eminent credit will be maintained and
a sound currency will accompany
rise in the American commodity price
level" he said; but he insisted the
price level must first be restored be-
fore anything like imitation is estab-
Nshed.
For the present, Mr.. Roosevelt said,
1t was important to tighten control
over the dollar. He added:
"As a further effective means to
this end l am going to establish
government market for gold in the
United States. Therefore, under the
clearly defined authority of existing
law, am authorizing the Reconstruct
tion Finance corporation to buy gold
newly mined in the United States at
prices to be determined from time to
time after consultation with the Sec
rotary Of the treasury and the Presi-
dent. Whenever necessary to the end
in view we shall also buy or sell gold
In the world market.
"My aim in taking this step is to
establish and maintain continuous
control. This is policy and not an
expedient. 1t is not to be used mere
~ to offset a temporary fall in prices.
We are thus continuing to move to-
ward a managed currency.
sour dollar is now altogether too
greatly influenced by the accidents of
international trade, by the internal
policies of other nations and by po-
litical disturbance in other continents.
Therefore, the United States must
take firmly in its own hands the con-
troll of the gold value of our dollar.
This is necessary in order to prevent
dollar disturbances from swinging us
away from our ultimate goal, namely,
the continued recovery Of our COM
modify prices
Jesse Jones, RIG chairman; Under
secretary Dean Acheson Of the treas
ury and Henry uorgenthau, Jr., rep
resenting Mr. Roosevelt. were intrust-
ed with the job of fixing the price at
which the REC would buy newly mined
gold, and the first day they fixed the
price at $31.S6 an ounce. Agricultural
staples and securities Immediately be-
gan to move to higher levels, as had
been hoped. For the second day the
price of gold was put at $31.54, and
thereupon securities and commodities
dropped, to the dismay of the Wash
ington theorists. The RIG pays for
the gold with its own debentures.
The Presidents monetary program
Is based on the plan Of John Maynard
Keynes, the British economist. Or
thodox bankers in Wall street were
rather disconnected by it. Some were
skeptical as to the practicability of
controlling the internal price level by
changes in the gold value of the cur
rency; others thought the plan would
give the government powerful lever
with which to lift prices.
If carried to its logical conclusion,
the program means the ultimate fixa-
tion of the value of the dollar with a
diminished gold content, the resump-
ton Of free trade in gold, and of gold
redemptions, doubtless on a bullion
basis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

IF RAILROADS, merchants, hotel
men and others vitality interested
give sufficient evidence of support In
the way of guarantees, A Century Of
Progress, the big Worlds fair in Chi
cago, may be re-opened next spring.
There has been much talk of such a
step, and now it is urged by President
Roosevelt in a letter to the manage
ment telling Of his enjoyment in his
brief visit to the exposition. he
writes:
"There seems to be very consider
able demand that you reopen next
spring, and since there is every rea-
son to believe that there are many.
many thousands who were unable to
afford the trip to Chicago this year,
but hope to be in better position next
summer, am inclined to agree with
you that it would be very fine thing
to keep open.
SIN the event that you and your
board decide it is advisable to reopen
next year, shall assure you that |
will recommend to congress that an
appropriation be made sufficient to
maintain the government building and
exhibits there
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03
News Review of Current
Events the World Over
President Starts on His Plan for Managed Currency and
Commodity Price Raising Farmers Strike Under
Way-Move for Recognition Of Russia
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

OONIEWHERE between the sound
y dollar demanded by the banker
and the inflated currency urged by
Senator Elmer Thomas and many 9th
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

DRENIER EDOUARD DALADIER'S
government in France was over
thrown by the chamber Of deputies
and he and his ministers resigned at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

TN HIS radio address the President
1 told of the 'relief that is being
given to those who are in danger of
losing their farms or their homes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

These things have mentioned are
things that happen in normal times,
normal both politically and economi-
cally. But the discussion heard these
days gives rise to doubt whether nor
NAL rules will be followed. Hence,
the question: "What win congress
dor"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

MAXIM LITvINOV, foreign commits
Iva sar of Russia, probably already is
on his way to Washington in response
to the invitation extended to President
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03

n ANNOUNCEMENT was made by
"A the War department that Henry
Ford would not be permitted to bid
on the $25,000O00 army motorization
and airplane building jobs unless he
signed the NRA automobile code; this
Notwithstanding the claim of his COM
pany that it is more than complying
with the terms of the code.
g 1888. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03
No End of
Problems

tribution only in packages. That,
however, Is up to the states, but the
federal government nevertheless is
studying the question.
Practical problems Of the liquor
trade likewise must be considered,
and there are any number of legal
questions that must be ironed out. AS
an example of the legal problems, I
am told that while it is natural to sup
pose repeal will take away the foun-
dation Of the Volstead enforcement
act. there are nevertheless a good
many provisions of it which can stand
by themselves. Congress had author
ity to enact them even though the
main features of the enforcement code
must fail when the Eighteenth amend
ment becomes just matter of his
tory. This condition obtains with re-
spect to numerous other laws, includ-
ing the so-cailed Webb-Kenyon act,
which for years has prohibited ship
ment of liquor into states where pro-
hibition is operative. It was predi-
Gated on powers of congress to regu-
late interstate commerce as were sew
eral other pieces Of legislation dealing
with the liquor traffic.
The committee working under Mr..
Acheson is going to the bottom of the
questions and ought to be ready to
make a report to the President within
the next few weeks. Mr.. Roosevelt
wants all of the data so that he can
advise congress what he thinks ought
to be done just as soon as it convenes.
otherwise. the federal government will
be unable to do anything about liquor
control for good long time.
g. 1888. Western Newspaper Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

nt 0;45 by Rev Francis Breen of the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev Settimlo' Crudele as deao- on and Rev Joseph vaidambrini as sub. deacon. The bearers were An tonio Di Crosto, Antonio DiQrotio' Michele 0rtone, Alfonso ortone, Frank Di Lorenzo and Giuseppe Geneova. The burial was Tn CalVarS cemetery. ,'..
 Funeral services for Henry E. Sanderson, who died In Florida saturday will be held In the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, Ut 2;30 o'clock tomorrow ar.. ternoon. Rev John R. Coonibs and Rev Dr John N. Lewis will officiate Burial will be in Riverside eeme' tery at tho convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral. home between ' and , o'clock tonight. t,
 The funeral of Frederick A. Bur. ritt was held yesterday afternoon with services In the stewart funer- ni home, Rev Dr John N. Lewis of. ficinting. Burial was In tho family plot in Riverside cemetery
 The funera, of Edward II. Beck or. Hr, wns held with services in tho homo yesterday, Rev Kenneth Kingston officiating. The bearers were members of the Odd Fellows and mem bers of the lodge conduct. cd the ritual at tho grave In Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Mems League,Of
 Second Church

Rev Dr Woford C. Timmons, pastor Of the South Congregational church, New Britain, was tho speaker at the meeting of the Mems league of the Second Congregation al church last night. Members of the Bunker Hill Mems club and the Mems club of the First Con- gregational church were guests of the Second church Mems league.
 Rev Dr Timmons gave a graphic account of his experiences in an unexpected trip in balloon that was competing In the Gordon Ben. net international balloon race at Brussels in 1926. He said he was enjoying a European trip when Captain II. E. Honeywell. his for. mer parishioner in St Louis. invited him to be his aide in the race. He said tho balloon in which he was q passenger landed in southern France, taking third place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
DINNER MEETING
 OF WOMEN'S CLUB
Waterbury Will Be Repre- scented at Gathering in
 Hartford Tonight
AT THE YWCA

Eight delegates from the Water bury Business and Professional Women's club will attend a dinner meeting of the Hartford League of Business Women tonight in the Hartford Y. W. c. A. at 6:3o o. clock. The local delegation will be headed by Miss Anna E. Platt, president of the Connecticut Feeder: ation of Business and Professional Women's clubs, and will include: Miss Cora Crompton, Misses Emily E. and Helen Merriman, Miss Mary Pierpont, Mrs Mellicent Pond, Mrs Lois Thatcher and Miss Helen Tareila.
 Presidents of the outstanding business women's organizations in the state will be the guests this evening. In addition to delega- tions from this state several guests from Springfield will be present.
 Dr Lillian Gilbreth, nationally known consulting and research engineer of Montclair, N. J. will bo tho principal speaker. She is active In Girl scout work and is the author of many books on edu- cation and psychology.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
LARKIN CALLS 14O WITNESSES TO
 REFUTE TESTIMONY OF GORMLEY ACE
SCHOOLS OPEN
 AGAIN TO-DAY
Teachers and Pupils Had Short Vacation for Lin-
 .'cOln Day
SEVERAL CLUB MEETS

Following three days vacation public school children returned to classes today after a quiet Lincoln Day celebration. The various clubs at Crosby high school have out lined a busy program for the next two weeks.
 Monday night in the Wilby audi torium the high school band will present q concert for tho benefit of the School Milk Fund, under the direction of Fioyd E. Evans, director of instrumental music in the high schools.
 The regular meeting of the freshman orchestra scheduled for today was postponed indefinitely. The Rifle Club will meet this af- ternoon at the state armory at 5 o'clock. The Debating Club will convene tonight in room t04 at will meet Friday night where a program dedicated to Wagner will be presented.
 The Spanish Club will hold a general information contest for members Tuesday evening, Feb- ruary 21. Mondan night the reg ular meeting of the Italian Club will be held. Friday night the Oc- equations Club will hear Dr. Al- fred Dreher in an address entitled, Medicine As A Profession"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

Originally Attorney Larkin. chief counsel for Congressman Goss, had planned to hold a hearing in his own office quarters and to have the statements of three witnesses in- cluded in the record of the hearing. but to-day he announced that he had changed his mind.
 The statement has been made, he intimated, that certain woman witness who was called by Judge Gormley. had claimed that she had prepared a list of 140 or more names of persons for whom others were to be engaged or instructed to vote. 1T have decided to call 14O of her list and permit them to say that they voted on election day and voted on their own names." he remarked. Evidence of this nature would tend of course to contradict the previous witness claims and incidentally minimize her entire story.
 From present indications only witnesses from Waterbury will he caIlcd to the hearing planned by Attorney Larkin. He has yet to de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
OBITUARY

EGAN-Infant daughter of Pa. trick and Margaret Ryan Egan of 303 Piedmont street, died Sunday evening at St Marys hospital. The funeral took place yesterday after- noon with burial in new St Jo- seph's cemetery.
 ROLAND Mrs Elizabeth Bo- land. mother of Mrs Roderick J. Perrault of this city and Rev Thomas H. Roland of Middletown, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Derby after an illness of a week.
 Besides Mrs Perrault and Father Roland, she Is survived by two other sons, Patrick J. Boiand oi Derby and William T. Roland of Meriden; three other daughters Mrs William Keefe and Mrs Henry Rich of Derby and Mrs John j. Bloomfield of New Haven; and II grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day, time and other arrangements to be announced later.
 CROSS--WillIam Eugene Cross, age G2 years, died yesterday morn- ing in Agawam, Mass, where he re- sided the past 1S years.
 He Is survived by his widow, Mrs Flora (ReedD Cross of Agawam: and two sons, Robert E. Cross or Springfield and Cyril r. Cross or this city.
 Funeral services will be conduct cd Thursday afternoon at o'clock in Springfield. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. that city.
 '. CORvINEIT,J--Ne has been received by Anthony Corvinelli. of Platt street. of the death of his father, Angelo Corvinelli. which oc- cured in Italy on Saturday, Jan. 2s. He is survived by two sons. Anthony Corvlnelli of this city and Joseph Corvineili of Niagara Falls, N. r.. and one daughter, in Italy.
 LA FAGE--Louis J. La Tage, died at his home on Colonial street, oakville, Saturday. after a long ill- ness.
 Mir La Tage was born in oak vile and had always lived there. He was employed for 35 years Ut the plant of the American Brass Go. He is survived by two sons. Harry and Frank La Fage, and ono daughter. Mrs Walter Greason, all of Oakville.
 The funeral services will be held at the home, Colonial street, Oak ville, this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev A. Nugent Samwell of All Saints church, Oakville, officiat- ing. The burial will be in Ever green cemetery, Watertown.