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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY

On Washington's Birthday people
speak Of the great military genius of
George Washington. But that mill
tary genius would not have accom-
plished its triumphs, had not this
marvellous commander been possess
sed of other qualities that made him
an almost matchless leader of men.
When Washington took command
of the continental army. it was made
up of detachments from all the 10
colonies. They were in reality 13
little Independent republics, each ac-
customed to go its own ways. The
extreme difficulty of getting from one
colony to another made it almost
impossible for them to act together.
The soldiers would come from
some colony to fight in the generals
army for a time. Then they would
get tired, and would hear that the
women folks were having a hard
time at home. and would want to go
back. 1t was not so much military
genius that kept that army together.
as it was tremendous power or per-
sonal influence.
There must have been something
very magnetic in the character of
that great man, to have command
such loyalty. When those restless
became anxious to drop the
gun and resume the hoe and pitch
FORK, that powerful. but kindly face
old them they were not showing
themselves good Americans. Some
low he inspired them with renewed
zeal for the cause of their country.
We must inspire the young folks
If today with a warm affection for
his great man. so that they will
'e guided by his memory. as the
revolutionary soldiers were of old.
When they are inclined to act sell ,
SHY. let them be shamed out of /,
heir acts by the thought of what ;
eorge Washington would have said. s
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
INFORMATION PAYS

\ friend remarks that a few years
ago he bought a book giving infor-
nation about foreign countries.
About that time he conceived the
idea of buying a few bonds of for
eisn governments. He looked those
countries up in that book, and de-
cided they had had too many revO-
lutions. so he invested his money at
home. Later several of those foreign
governments defaulted on their
bonds. Our friend remarks that that
book for which he paid only few
dollars. saved him thousands.
Similar things might be remark
ed about a newspaper subscription.
Any good newspaper gives in the
course of a year much information
as to how money can be saved and
losses avoided.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
OPPORTUNITIEs FOR AMBITION

II is often remarked that there is
no longer any chance for a young
man in business. That point of view
fails to note all the imperfect work
that is now being done in the world.
A large part of the worlds workers
go through their jobs in an indiffer-
ent way. They are anxious only to
draw their pay and do as little work
as possible.
The prevalence of that spirit ere
ates wide opportunities for people
who have energy and ambition. If
they will show those qualities. they
impress people so favorably that
they can always get more work and
business. We are getting a SPLEEN
did amount of this ambitious work
In Milford. and it is bound to pro-
iuce results.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
HOME TOWN PRIDE

People should feel pride in their
home town, even if they can sec
plenty of faults in it. There may be
many disOrderly back yards. many
homes that need repair. But even
with all those faults. any good town
or city like Milford has plenty of
things to be proud of.
There are plenty of fine families,
who are working hard to bring up
good children, plenty of intelligent
people, from whom anyone can learn
much. There is a great deal of hard
work being done, and useful prod
ucts made and distributed that bene-
fit all who purchase them. People
should be proud of such communi-
ty. and resolve TO do their share 10
make it still better.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
TAIL END OF WINTER

Every day the sun climbs higher.
The North wind sweeps over the
land, but we are coming to the end
of his reign. Longer days make our
hours seem more cheerful. The life
of vegetation has had its period of
sleep. and on bright and sunny days
you can almost hear the first stir
rings of nature, anticipating the year
OF activity 20 come.
People do not write songs glorify-
ing winter. but the good old summer
time and the joys of spring stir the
poets to action. But old winter has
redeeming features.
1t brings innumerable pleasant So
cial occasions. and countless lireside
gatherings where friends and neigh
hOrs exchange their ideas and en-
gage in merry sport. The true
philosopher says that whatever sea-
son he is passing through is always
the best one.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
THE PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM

The country has not yet seen
much stimulus from the vast public
works program on which the govern
mcnt has entered. II takes time for
contracts to be let and preliminaries
adjusted. But We shall see within
two months an enormous expansion
OF this form OF work. which is ex-
pected TO reach its peak in April.
When all these gangs Of men so
To work. when they draw their pay
envelopes. you will see new rush
Of people to buy the things they
need. Stores that had almost gone
TO sleep Will wake up. factories that
had shut down viii start in motion.
Our folks are going to feel very diff
ferently by the first Of May.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
THE NATION DANCES

Probably more people will dance
in the United States on the occasion
of the Roosevelt balls, January 80.
than ever danced at once in any
single country at one time. The
rhythm of kicking feet will shake
the nation The wearing out of
dancing shoes, ball gowns, the or
dering of decorations, refreshments.
ETC., should help start a new busi-
ness boom.
1t is all in a good cause, since
good share of the proceeds goes to
the Warm Springs Foundation, in
whose work for infant paralysis
the President is SO deeply interested.
The movement has been a graceful
tribute to President Roosevelt, in
which men and women ef all parties
gladly join.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
AVOIDING TAXES

Congress is now working oil
amendments to the income tax law
Many people are writing to the legis
lators, complaining that too many
folks are avoiding taxation, and urg-
ing that the so-called holes in the
law be closed up.
So long as the law explicitly pro-
vides ways by which people can
avoid taxation, they will take ad-
vantage of these ways. If the law
clearly declares. for instance. that
certain bonds are not taxable, peo-
pie have the right TO take advantage
of that provision. The people who
blame others for doing so, would be
likely to do the same thing them
selves, if they were in a similar po-
sition.
The present law gives people the
right to deduct losses from sales of
securities, subject to certain excep-
tions and conditions, from their in
comes, and thus avoid part or all of
their taxation. So long as the law
gives people that right, they will
take advantage of that provision,
and they can't be blamed for doing
so.
Those laws were not made with
the idea of favoring these taxpayers.
but it was thought the people gained
certain advantages thereby. Munich
palities cling TO the privilege of sell
ing tax exempt bonds. since it en-
ables them to sell such bonds for a
higher price. But the people prob
ably lose much more than they gain
by that policy.
The new law should provide that !
people pay taxes according TO their
ability to pay. theoretically, every
body should pay something, but it
;osts so much to collect small in
,ome taxes that these assessments
ire not likely TO he made on any
mailer incomes. But there are many
Indirect ways 10 collect taxes. No
ne escapes from that necessity
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
CHEERFUL NEWS

January retail trade all over the
country is called the best for that
month for four years. The total
volume Of business done is from 10
to 35 per cent above January Of last
year. Retailers are buying is to 40
per cent more than, last year. The
result will be new activity in the fac
tories.
When you get such a buying move
ment started. it is practically sure
to keep on. No artificial structure
Of speculation exists, tho fall of
which could produce disaster. When
people spend dollar. that dollar not
merely puts someone TO work. but
it gIees people new courage 10
branch ont on larger scale.
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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
THE DAY or AL LOVERS

According TO ancient tradition.
February 14th. St. Valentines Day,
is sacred to lovers. For love count
less men and women have chosen
poverty. They have made the most
glorious sacrifices. and have resort
ed to the most debasing evil. to ap-
pease this passion.
The tides of love sweep very deep
Valentines day has stirred the sur
faces of these feelings, as young
people have sent pretty missives in
a kind of Irritation with this tender
passion. Cupid is a very playful
little sprite. When he hits the
mark right, he brings blessings in
his train. but when he makes an
error, his arrows cause wounds that
take a long time to heal.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
GOOD LOOKING GANGSTERS

The old-time criminal was a low
browed looking creature, on whose
face brutal and cruel traits were
clearly written. The modern gang
ster often takes a very good looking
picture. He is dressed fashionably,
often dudishly. and he evidently feels
proud of his personal appearance.
This pleasing exterior deceives
many. But nice looking garments
can not long conceal black heart.
Il seems singular that such a clarac-
ter can not see that his contemp-
tible traits render him more Ioath-
some than creature dressed in rag
ged clothes. He should learn how
the community hates anyone who
thus makes himself the enemy of his
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
RANk ROBBERIES

On one recent day there were four
serious bank robberies in various
parts OF the country. At Needham,
Massachusetts, two policemen were
killed by the robbers. For many
months we have been getting news
of bank rObberies from all over the
United States. Ana the bank rob-
berries are anly one phase of the long
daily story Of crime. Every day
stores. filling stations. automobile
drivers, and pedestrians are held up.
What are the American people 60
ing to do about this terrible out
lawry? The nations of the whole
world are pointing to the United
States. AS the country which has
produced the most crime in the
world. Are We going to lie down
and permit these robbers TO disgrace
us. and get away with this loot to
their hearts content?
Machine guns with which to scat
ter death, and fast automobiles by
which to get away swiftly from the
scene of crime, constitute the ter
riblc equipment with which these
brutal men perform these acts.
There must he some way in which
bank robbers can he beaten. Cruis-
ing police cars with radio equip
mcnt will be a great protection to
banks wherever they can be installed.
One suggestion is that an armed
man be stationed in an armored
tower in gallery, from which he
could lay low any gunman who
should attempt hOld-up. That,
however, would not fit conditions in
small country banks.
Most banks are so well equipped !
with strong safes now. that cracking
them in the dead of night is a hard |
process. Usually the modern rob- |
Der gang swOOp down OH an institu-
tiOn by daylight, and gather up their |
booty within few minutes and get
out before they can he captured II |
should be possible in some way to
make it more difficult to gather up
so much money in a hurry. |
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
FUTURE OF THE c. w. A.

The Civil Works Administration
will without doubt continue to pro-
vide work for the unemployed until
May. Shall that form of relief be
continued after that time? Protests
are already rolling in against dis
continuing that form OF aid. The
millions of people who have been
without work, can't be allowed to go
back to idleness.
Yet the government can't go on
borrowing indefinitely. There is
every reason to expect a big revival
of industry. Many families can sup
ply their own needs by raising gar
dens. Every unemployed man should
be provided with a tract of land on
which he can raise food. If such
things are done, the demands on the
government for relief should be very
much less by midsummer.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
BAYYIEW HEIGHTS
Near B0wers)

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Corell have gone
to spend some time with her mo-
ther. Mrs. C. Thomas In Frederica.
MIR. and Mrs H. Z. Jackson spent
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel jackson in Milford Neck
MIR. and Mrs. Britton Hollinger on
tertained on Wednesday night at
cards: MIR. and Mrs. Carl Schwindt,
Frances Tribbitt. Madeline Tribbitt.
George Hollinger. Miss Bessie F'aulk-
ner and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Vogel.
Daniel Cartright has returned to
his home after spending two weeks
in Wilmington with his son and
daughter.
Miss Anne Tobin and . Marshal
Roberts of New Castle and Charles
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16


Paisley Of Milford. were Sunday;
guests Of Mr. and Mts. DsTne4
Scbacffer sY y
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Coudright and
son were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. z. Jackkop. 4 4.
Mr.. and Mts. B. SchaefIer attend.
ed the party given at the. home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blades on Mons
day night in honor OF Mr.. Blades,
and Mrs Schaeffer's birthdays. The
evening was spent in playing games
Ice cream and cake were served and
all departed wishing them both
many more happy birthdays
Mrs. H. E. Jackson spent Tuesday:
in Frederick with her sister. Mrs.
Charles Thomas. ~
Mrs. Nellie Blades and Mrss'
Ethel Vanaman spent Monday after
noon with Mrs. M. Schaeffer.' n
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16

THE OLD PHRASE said, "Put up
or shut up" If you can't put up some
real effort to improve your home
town and neighborhood, better shut
your mouth about its defects:
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16

THOMAS JEFFERSON said: 81
would rather live in a country with
newspapers and without a govern
ment, than in a country with a gov
ernment, but without newspapers"
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16

PEOPLE can not create good
homes unless they work for them.
and they can't create good home
towns. unless they make some sac
rifice of time and money for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

Pat Barnes, celebrated radio en- tertainer and announcer, will be present as master of ceremonies to introduce the radio audience in- to 'Lombardo- Land when Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians inaugurate their new series over an NBC-WEAF coast-to-coast net work tonight at 10 p. m.
 Barnes, who has been starred In many of his own programs over extensive networks, will continue to act as master of ceremonies when ''St Joseph presents Lombar- do and his Royal Canadians at all 6utunre broadcasts in the new half hour weekly series.
 Famous as a radio actor, director and writer, Barnes
 will introduce each of the mel.
 Odies that fill the air in "Lom.
 bardO-Land" in his own dis-
 tinctive manner and from time
 to time will insert his own
 philOsophic and poetic com ment on subjects suggested by the music.
 Barnes, a veteran of the air, already has demonstrated his ability in numerous program
 sehies during which he has established reputation as an announcer, an entertainer and . creator of scores of char. acters.
 Previous to his radio debut,
 he had played hundreds of roles on the stage, ranging from the "ghost" in Hamlet to leading parts in such dramatic presentations as "Dr Jekyll and Mir Hyde" While in serv-
 ice with motor transport unit during the World war, he wrote and presented "A Buck on Lcave," picture of life i'm the army that won a citation from General Persh. ing. Later "A Buck on Leave" was presented i'm the United States with Barnes in the lead- ing role.
 Part of the colorful Paris cele- bration of Frances independence day--the 145th anniversary of the storming of the Bastile--will be broadcast over a WABC-Columbi network Saturday, July IA, from 4:30 to 4:45 p. m.
 A Columbia microphone will be taken to the city's Latin quarter to bring American listeners the rounds of the carnival atmosphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Let Us Be Your Buying Or Selling Agents
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WE WANT to select a reliable young man, now employed, with foresight, fair education and me- chancial inclinations, who is will ing to train during spare time or evenings, to qualify as INSTALL all types ELECTRIC REFRIGER- ATORS. Write fully giving age. Phone present occupation. Utilities Inst, Box C-17O Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

Bands play in cafes and the streets. Old and young alike join hands and sing or dance. The fes- tivities continue through the night when fireworks and colored light add to the spectacular scene.
 The microphone will first try to pick up a band playing in the Bar Mondaine, then the street singing of Montmartre-the shuttle of dancing feet-Champi, clown of Montmartre-will comment on the scene and any other notable that passes by will be asked to say a word into the mike"
 In an attempt to link the
 Arctic and Antarctic circles
 by radio for the first time, as a
 part of the weekly program of
 the Byrd AntartiC expedition
 over the WABC. Columbia net-
 work tonight, from 10 to
 .O:3O, the short.wave radio
 telephone signals may travel
 an indirect route of aO,aSO
 miles, or a distance equivalent
 to more than four.ffths the
 circumference of the world at
 the equator.
 Original plans for the pro.
 posed broadcast called for Q
 isgnal route of approximately
 17,OOO miles, but the OBS and
 AwsnavamMua hAvn vanvm AA.
 cided to use the short wave re.
 Honolulu, Hawaii, as Q staIld-
 by relay point. If 1t is called in: to actual use, the signals will
 Columbia station in n0rth-
 western Alaska, to Honolulu;
 then to Point Reyes, Cal; to
 New York, and finally to KFZ
 at Little America by way of
 Buenos Aires.
 Lou Holtz, fast-talking come- dian of the Broadway stage; Blos- som Seeley and Benny Fields, song and dialogue headliners from and a one act dramatic offering will feature Rudy Vallee's Variety Hour program over a coast to- coast NBC-WEAF net work Thursday at p. m.
 George Gaul and Freda Innes- court will have the leading roles in the dramatic sketch, a radio version of Louis N. Parker's one act play, "A Minuet." Clifford and Marion, comedy team, and Cross and Dunn will complete the list of guest performers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

On independence day all business is suspended. The streets are deco-
 rated with flags and streamers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
GuARANTEED CARS

S:30-Igor Gorin, Russian bari
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 Highlights; Famous Say
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

GARAGE EQUIPMENT BARGAINS guns. tasks, chain falls, battery charger, cash registers, gas pumps and tanks, etc. D. & c. Equipment Co.,, 10 Edwards St., Hartford. Conn. Phone 7-5000. Entrance. rear Railway Express.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Automobiles

AUTO SPRINGS-Axies, frames, etc repaired and mfg'd. Waterbury Auto Spring Co.,, 38 Brown Place, Dial 4-007S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Miscellaneous For Sale
Business Service
[ Articles Wanted to Buy

I BUY-Anything in old glassware. Sherwood. 1884 West Main St. Tele- phone 4-1043.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Autos and Trucks for Sale

Make Sure You Buy
 At The ORIGINAL
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 AGA Meadow Street '34 Ford Deluxe Sedan, radio '33 Ford Deluxe Victoria Coupe '33 Ford Deluxe Spt Coupe '33 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe 33 Chevrolet Coach '32 Plymouth Sedan '32 Chevrolet Deluxe Roadster '31 Chevrolet Roadster 31 Chevrolet Conv. Sedan '31 Ford Town Sedan '31 Willys Knight Sedan '29 Chevrolet Coach '29 Fiat Deluxe Sedan '29 Ford Deluxe Roadster '29 Auburn Conv. Coupe
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Employment

WANTED = At once. experienced
 tube mill bench operators. Apply
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

BAYvIEW-Six room cottage in- cluding 3 nice bedrooms. All im- provements (screened in porches) porches). Dial 4-6535.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
i8 Motorcycles. Bicycles Wanted

M. CORTlGIANO-Expert on Bicy. cles, Velocipedes, Scoot Bikes, re.
 pairs. The Cycle Shop. 408 So Main.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

BETTER USER CAR SALE 50 RECONDITIONED CARS 50 ALL MAKES AND MODELS
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 12-l5-2O MONTHS TO PAY 1880 Nash Sedan 1929 Packard Cabriolet 1929 LaSalle Coupe 1881 Chevrolet Panel 1882 Chevrolet Panel TWO 1888 Ford De Luxe Coaches Commercial and Trucks, also
 Used Panel Trucks Malcom Motor Sales Go. (The Ford Dealer) 37 Cottage Place Dial 4-4l69
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Merchandise

30 Business & office Equipmen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Household Ar.iC1es
Mattresses

RESSES-Pillows, box springs. spring mattresses repaired; l day service. Superior Mattress Co. Dial 3.S320.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

STUDEBAKER '32 President State sedan. Shatterproof glass throughout. Cost new $2,200. Price $795. Graham Sedan, excellent shape, $275. Also bargains at less than $50 each. Studebaker Agency. 379 West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11

BOYS CLUB. Cottage Place - Nice rooms. swimming pool, all home cooking. Reception room. Moderate price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
S1 Business Services Rendered
insurance

FIRE INSURANCE - Be protected. A small amount will insure your home and protect you against any loss by fire. Don't neglect to in- sure your home and furnishings. Hayden's, 69 South Main St. Phone 4-2121.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-11
Rooms. Board. Hotels

CENTRAL AVE, 14- Furnished room for gentleman. Light, airy. Shower bath, continuous hot wa ter Reasonable. Dial 4-10S3.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-16

COAIETHING like this may hap
y pen to you some day and how
would you like people to laugh and
say yes. yes" in a soothing manner
and sorrowfully tap their heads
when you left? Be charitable.
This story was told me by gen.
tleman who SwearS its true and he's
surely been around a newspaper Of
fee long enough to know he cam
kid the help, and anyhow We won't
give him credit for enough magma
ton to make it up out Of whole
cloth.
Here's the tale. Two boys were
fishing in Big Barbee lake last Fri
day. near the channel that leads to
Little Barbee. A large crane was
doing some angling OF his own a
short distance away IN some lily
pads.
As the boys watched. the crane
caught a small fish and swallowed
il. A bit later they heard a thrash
ing and splashing and saw the bird
had caught a large fish and was
struggling to hold 1t.
Finally getting a secure grip on
the fish, the crane took of with
laborious wing beats. The bird S
course led over the boys boat and
one Of them picked up broken
beer bottle and heaved it at the
feathered angler.
His aim was true. the missile
struck the crane and the surprised
bird dropped the fish directly into
he boat. where 1t was seized by the
DOvs.
The fish was a large mouth bass,
weight three ounces less than three
pounds.
Did I hear a smoker? Here are
the boys names if you want TO ques-
ton them. Albert Christy of 622
West Taylor street. Kokomo. and
Ray Elliott of 938 North Bosart ave-
nue., indianapolis.