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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06
The Better Plan

Father-Johnny, come help me dig
these potatoes.
Son-Aw, don't you think it would
be better if you'd do it yourself?
You planted 'em. You know where
they are.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06
Farmers
Object


that, under the AAA plans being
nodded by Administrator Davis, the
organization and rules are to be kept
flexible. understand, however, that
there is quite bit of objection reach
ing the department about the neces-
sity for farmers allowing government
agents to examine their records. The
reports get are to the effect that
since most of the facts have to be
gathered by county representatives Of
the Washington government. many
farmers do not like the idea of neigh
bors knowing all about their affairs.
have inquired around to find out
whether there is any way that such
a condition can be corrected and have
found no answer, except the state
ments of the high officials who argue
that there Is little examination neces-
sary. The condition seems to be one
that must be expected If the concerted
effort contemplated by the AAA prin-
ciples of crop control are to be effec-
tive.
The situation is one that obviously
and naturally develops as the govern
ment wades further and further into
private business. Most persons recall
the circumstances that came with the
Inauguration of the income tax as q
system Of raising federal revenues.
Business men objected vigorously to
granting government agents the right
to dig into their books and records,
but their fight was to no avail.
by Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06
Good Idea

She-And when we're married,
We'll have a nice little house right
near mother, so she can drop in any
time.
He-You bet. Well get one right
by the river.-Chelsea Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06
NapoIeon of Finance

Will-There goes that man Wom-
bat. He's financial wizard.
Bill-How come? He don't look it.
Willie got a $1014 payment on
his account in closed bank three
months ago, and his wife hasn't
found it out yet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06

A Bookkeeper's Mind
Secretary-Under what head shall
put your racing losses?
Chief-Running losses?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-06
ALWAYS THAT

"There is something in this world
besides money"
"Yes, there's the poorhouse."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
MANY AND VARIED
ARE THE BELIEFS
COMMON TO MAN

The total number of superstitions
is large and they vary with locality.
But some Of them are almost univer-
sal. Everybody knows ii is bad luck.
while walking under a ladder. 70
step into a coal hole in the sidewalk.
Everybody knows bad luck may be
averted If you knock Oh wood after
making n rash statement. Every
body knows that il is unfortunate To
see the new moon over the left Shout
der-and lucky to catch its first
beam over the right shoulder.
Perhaps not so many, even of the
cautious ones, know that an umbrella
should never be raised in the house,
nor should one rock an unoccupiei
rocking chair. Entering a room by
one door and leaving by another is
unfortunate. Something is almost
sure to happen.
Since the horse has almost retired
from the scene. the good luck found
in picking up horse shoe has
doubled. One should never pass up
a shoe on the pavement now. Few
experiences are more valuable.
And speaking OF umbrellas, II is
exceptionally bad luck to leave one
in a church vestibule during the
services. Probably such an act
would be equally unfortunate if COM
mitted in the vestibule of a movie
theater.
Recently a magazine published a
score card by means of which You
might learn just how superstitious
you were. You put a cross in one of
the squares when you recognized
your own superstition. Some of the
readers ran up as high as fifty.
1t is often an omen of bad luck
when some one leaves a cake of
soap on the stairs, or when you miss
the nail that is TO be pounded and
connect with the thumb, or when the
children leave their little go-cart In
the passage way you start through
wrapped in thought. But apparently
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18

The public is fast returning to the use
of liquid laxatives. People have
learned that the properly prepared
liquid laxative will bring a perfect
movement without any discomfort
at the time, or after.
The dose of liquid laxative can
be varied to suit the needs of the
individual. The action can thus be
regulated. A child is easily given the
right dose. And mild liquid laxatives
do not irritate the kidneys.
Doctors are generally agreed that
SIENNA is the best laxative for every
body. SIENNA is a natural laxative. It
does not drain the system like the
cathartics that leave you so thirsty.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsir is a
liquid laxative which relies on SIENNA
for its laxative action. 1t has the
average persons bowels as regular as
clockwork in a few weeks time.
You can always get DR.. CaldwelI's
Syrup Pepsin at any drugstore, ready
for use. Member N. r.. A.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
WASHINGTON NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Brief Resume of Happenings
of the Week Collected for
Our Readers

Yakima-The Yakima city tax levy
has been reduced 44.4 per cent, in
the last two years. The city completed
the year on cash basis, being one
of the few cities of the state to do so.
Seattle-Professor Thomas r. Cole
has definitely announced that he will
not become candidate for mayor of
Seattle. He holds chair in the school
of education at the state university.
Yakima-Rough estimates by state
and county engineers place the dam
age to roads and bridges in the Yaki-
ma area at 100000. To this may be
added $4,000 as damage to county
bikes.
Olympia-Holders of life insur-
ance policies have been warned by
Insurance Commissioner Sullivan to be
wary of so-called analysts who seek
to persuade them to surrender their
policies in favor of other insurance
plans.
Aberdeen-Rainfall in the Grays
Harbor district for 1898 reached
1870 inches, a new record. In De-
cember the precipitation attained
$3.50 inches, breaking the former
record for any single month by near
ly inches.
Yakima An urgent application
asking that 1000 men be allotted by
the CWA for immediate employment
on construction of the Roza project
has been drafted and signed by Off
Gals of the Yakima-Benton irriga-
ton district.
Waterville-The banking commit
tee of the Waterville Commercial
club has been instructed to make a
second effort toward the establish
ment of a bank at Waterville. A
strong outside institution will be
solicited to put in a branch bank.
Seattle-Frederick Harrison Whit
worth is dead at Seattle at the age
of 81 years. He was the last sur
viving son Of the pioneer Presbyter-
ian missionary DR.. George F. Whit
worth, after whom Whitworth col
lege, in Eastern Washington, was
named.
Whitman-A total of 27S0 wheat
contracts in Whitman county have
been forwarded to Washington.
About 60 more will be sent later.
1t is estimated that the reduction pro-
gram will take $4,000 acres out of
wheat production in Whitman
county. .. E..
F. Olympia - Forests Of Eastern
Washington, Western Montana and
Northern Idaho were damaged to the
extent of more than $1,000,000 by
recent floods, according to the esti-
mate of the forest service. An entire
township of fine pine was destroyed
in the Kaniksu forest.
Spokane-The federal government
has begun condemnation suits at
Spokane to secure title to land need
ed for the construction Of the Grand
Coulee dam. Eighteen tracts are in
volved. Land owners have demand
ed from 100000 to .$1,000,000,
which is several times larger than
the values fixed by the government
appraisers. ..~.. ~ -. r.'7
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Crops Pay So, 1853, 900 More

Yakima-Crop production in the
Yakima valley in 1888 brought in
S24,125,600 to growers, an increase
of $6,15S,00O over the previous year.
Better prices for several products,
notably hops, potatoes, apples and
pears, swelled the total, which covers
35,4S1 carloads of products.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Psrcupine Skunk Partnership

Vancouver - Firemen, wondering
what would happen if they put their
pet porcupine and pet skunk in the
same cage, learned recently. They
placed an elevated bunk in the cage
for the porcupine, and arranged
lower bunk for the skunk. The next
morning found porcupine and skunk
occupying the same bunk.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Not a Chance

Film Star-Will you love me when
I'm old?
Third Husband-Don't be silly, dear
est. Well be divorced long before
that.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18

They Won't Mix
Business combined with pleasure is
sure to hinder the business.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Bank Deposits Insured

Spangie - The State Bank of
Spangle announced that it had quali-
fled for membership in the federal
deposit insurance corporation and
consequently all deposits up to
$4,000 a person OF firm are fully in
sured.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Indians Would Cut Debt

Oroville - Indian growers of the
Oroville-Tonasket irrigation district
will seek to have the federal Indian
department reduce the debt of the
district to the department. Bondhold-
ers recently accepted 25 cents on the
dollar and the department will be
asked to accept the same ratio.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Bank of Rosalia Reopens

Rosalia-The Bank of Rosalia has
been opened here by the officials
on a 100 per cent. basis, after be-
ing closed to business other than
the trust funds, since January 9, Of
last year. ..s
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Dethroned

Hat Check Girl-Aren't you going to
give me a tip? Why the champion
tightwad of the town gives me q dime.
Patron-He does, huh? Well, gaze
on the new champion.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18

N throat Is sore. crush and
dissolve 5 Bayer Aspirin
Tablets in a half glass q
water ana gargIe accord
ing to directions In boz.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Almost Instant Relief i'm This Way

The simple method pictured above
is the way doctors throughout the
world now treat colds.
1t is recognized as the QUICK
EST, safest, surest way to treat a
cold. For it will check an ordi-
nary cold almost as fast as you
caught it. /A
Ask your doctor about IZSXS
this. And when you kGSa
buy, see that you get SS
DOES Not Horn the Heart VS.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18
Per Capita Wealth Is $50

Pullman-If the deposits in the
three financial institutions here were
to be equally divided among every
man, woman, and child here, there
would be $50 for each, or $40
more than there would have been
the first of last year. A gain Of
$4,000 was recorded during the
year, to place the total deposits at
S1.S94.522.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18

Drink full glass Of water.
Repeat treatment In 2
hours.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-01-18

the worst OF all luck is TO be born
under the wrong star. What is the
use OF struggling, when the stars In
their courses fight against you? And
yet, by the way. did you ever hear
of n person with decidedly bad
horoscope? AS rule the stars do
very we'll by us.-A. J. II. in the
Minneapolis Journal.
Evening star., 1934-01-27
Ell BRENDEL'S
COMEDY SEEN
At COLUMBIA
Walter Catlett Joins
With Star in Liue
Performances.

COMBINING the sensational and
~ the comic, "Olseps Big Moment, "
at the Columbia Theater, is an ap-
propriate means of exploiting the
| characteristic humor of Ell Brendel
whose familiar accent has been heard
incidental to many screen productions,
and is given full play as he appears
in the part of star. He is associated
with Walter Catlett. with the result
that the two make an attractive team
of entertainers.
Fun in the shadow OF peril is con-
spicuous in this play. for the star of
| the company exercises that unsophiSti-
Gated courage that he possesses in the
face of threatening gangsters, while
Mr.. Catlett engages in feats which are
reminders of the historic performances
of Harold Lloyd.
There is no end to the little tricks
of an amusing character that are en-
ployed by Ell Prendel and his casual
displays of unusual strength, coming
at unexpected moments. are features
| of the play. His practice of saving
time in the role of a hotel porter by
pattering up and down stairs. accen-
tuates the ridiculous nature of his
enterprises.
There is an unwilling bride-to-be In
| tIic UdChSiOuIlu UuJ llOILldl SOCldl Gull
ditions are distorted when the chief OF
the gangsters DEGREES that Mr.. Catlett
distinguished social leader, shall marry
the mans sister. on the day that a
marriage has been announced with a
young woman of society. The in
tended bride is reluctant, for she has
other plans. and prepares for the we'd
| ding with her eyes upon the divorce
| court.
Through the blundering services of
Ell Brendel, the matter is Strengthened
out. and one more incidental romance
is added to those of the screen which
are useful only for the maintenance
of the heart interest while giving scope
for the real talent of some odd per-
former.
The Columbia also offers some short
films, particularly one which deals with
the exciting adventures of camera
man, with an elaborate display of pic
lures, while there Is an Ernest Truck
comedy The Paramount news reel
| offers the latest subjects. d. CfC.
Evening star., 1934-01-27

The melodic characteristics OF
Tschaikowsky's music was evident
throughout the score, sometimes Of
great beauty and now and then show
ing a elimination of inspiration, but
always with a sure feeling of musical
value. The dramatic moments were
built up Skillfully and without effort
and In the more tender scenes one could
sense that the composer himself was
carried away by his theme and his
conception of it. Such impressive mo-
ments were the duet between MaZeppa
and Motrya in the second scene Of the
second act and the prayer of the con-
demned man. Kotchubey before his
execution. The orcheStration Is rich
in national color, and the director. Paul
Ouglitsky, deserves special credit 1or
the way in which he was able to bring
out the necessary effects with the in
adequate but conscientious orchestra
he had under his baton.
The opera was sung by both princ1-
pals and chorus with personal enthuSl-
asm and whole-hearted absorption and
conviction. They were well rehearsed
and small details OF acting several
times gave the scenes poignant quail
ity. The principal role Of Mazeppa was
sung by Nicolai Karlash, but except IN
his appearance he did not measure up
to the requirements of the part. His
voice is not sufficiently powerful nor
his dramatic ability of any unusual
type such as one might expect to rep
resent this romantic hero.
Lola Monti-Gorsey gave an appeal
ing II somewhat artificial interpreta-
ton of the role OF Motrya and disclosed
a fine voice of great and easy compass
although a trifie metallic in quality
She made the role interesting however,
and vital Elena Bussinger. an Amerl-
can who sings with facility in Russian
was dramatic in the part of Lubow. the
wife of Kotchubey, which was sung bv
Mikhail Shevtz with original effect
his acting being the most nutstandlne
of the entire company. The part OF
Andrew was taken bv Dimitri Criona
while 2. Karr was effective as Mazep-
pas secretary. Orlik. The costumes
we're colorful and the staging ADEQUATE
and the ballet and chorrs fitted vel
into the general picture. The perform
ance will be repeated this evening.
THE Friday Morning Music Clu
L presented a program of folk musi
Yesterday in Barker Hall by the emf
Evening star., 1934-01-27
WILL ROGERS.
ZASU PITTS IN
NEW COMEDY
]. Harold Murray.
Hyde's Orchestra
on. Fox Stage.

zach actor presents real character
and separate interest with a broad
smile in the film at the Fox Theater,
which stars Will Rogers and Zasu Pitts.
Mr.. Skitch' is from a piece of maga-
zine fiction. and has intrinsic merit
which has been visualized under the
expert hand of James Cruze. It is the
story of Missouri family which has
been sent travelling westward by the
failure of bank and the mortgage sale
OF the family home Besides a group
of children, the household includes a
roomful of dogs.
perform entertainingly. no matter what
kind Of play he has. He is never
embarrassed by lack of material. but
when the authors have produced the
skillful situations that are here offered
the star is at his best. Nobody could
think of him as acting-he is the
breathing representation of the title
character, man who, as the play
describes him. is perfect contact
man." and finds himself at home
wherever he may be placed. He can
drive carful of children down a
mountain side just as easily as he
makes three thousand dollars at the
gambling table. He wins the atten-
tion of an Army officer and contributes
to the romance of his daughter. He
leads the music when the family, up
above the clouds. sings MY Country
'Tis of Thee" with warm emphasis
He can lose with the same cheerful
satisfaction with which he wins. In
other words, it is privilege to see the
masterful Rogers just for the simple
ceremony of enjoying him.
Miss Pitts, in this production, is an
other dramatic genius, and as the Sc
date wife of the ingenious Rogers she
is still an object of mirth, for she has
been given some brief speeches that
are gems such as only the face of Zasu
Pitts could embellish. Associated with
these Two are Rochelle Hudson. as
the young woman of the story, modest
but active person, who gives an i'm
portant ingredient to the telling Of the
tale. Florence Desmond, an expert i'm
personator. combines this form of talent
character. Harry Green. Charles Star
flock of bright children, complete the
excellent ensemble. Some fine scenic
features are provided during their tour.
j. Harold Murray, stage and screen
baritone. is one of the musical artists
of the stage show. and his singing is
highly appreciated. while his accom-
panist gives some piano selections.
Alex Hyde and his Musical Darlings"
give highly artistic performance in
orchestral form. while Ruth Brent.
radio performer, and the four Rhythm
Queens are strong features
Bob Hope presents Lew Parker and
company, with Paul Murdoch. George
Townes, Marion Bailer and Bill Burdee,
in Antics of 1884" with some of the
comndy conducted in the audience. The
Dodge Brothers Revue, with much
dancing. features Mildred Jay and
Terry Green.
Count Your Blessings" is a musical
tribute arranged by Phil Lampkin for
his orchestra in observance of the
birthday Of President Roosevelt. The
instrumentalists are assisted by Henry
Nestor, soloist. Familiar and historic
musical phrases are combined with a
new composition. ID. &C.
Evening star., 1934-01-27

nent artists Of the White Top Mountain
Festival, Marie Wilkinson and Hilton
Rufty. pianists: Winston Wilkinson,
violinist, and Emile Simon. cellist. Dhc
program was given over, for the most
part, to the arrangements of folk tunes
by Mr.. Rufty and John Powell
The rhythms and melodies of these
simple tunes were kept intact while
embellished with accomplishments or
divided between the instruments that
formed a trio. The spontaneous char
acter and refreshing originality of the
melodies was evident even in this more
formal setting. as we'll as their real
musical value as a foundation on which
to build national music. Although
the number given yesterday was enough
to fill the time of recital program.
there was no sense Of boredom. either
With the rather UNMARRIED rhythm or
simple nature Of the tunes The charm
and freshness remained vivid and con-
tained a living quality that time or
place could not affect.
The melodies which are preserved in
the mountains Of Virginia have been
traced back to their English or Scottish
origin and the modes and rhythms clas-
sifled with scholarly care. Mr.. Rufty
played first his cwn setting Of three
English folk songs, Henry Martin
The Holly and the Ivy and "Helston
Furry Dance; Scottish folk lullaby,
Bonnie Wee Thing" and an English
traditional dance, Hobby on = the =
Green" A group of English country
dances. "The Beggar Boy" Newcastle"
and The Golfers Daughter" and the
Morris dances. ''Jockie to the Fair"
Princess Royal" and Ladies Pleas
TIRE" arranged by Cecil Sharp. followed
A Suite in A" for piano. violin and
cello. also arranged by Mr. Rufty and
played by Mr.. Rufty. Mr.. Wilkinson and
Mr. Simon, demonstrated the different
modes in its several movements. Espe-
cially beautiful was the Air in the
Phrvgian mode and the Jig" in the
Aeolian mode. Haydn's The Eve
Buehts." From Loved Past" the Sec
ond movement Of John Powell's con-
certo, and his 'Natchez- -on-the-H Hill''
were played by Mr.. Wilkinson, accom-
panied by Mrs Wilkinson.
Evening star., 1934-01-27
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time Of Showing.
acknowledgements Corner"

acknowledgements Corner" at
2::30 and $50 pm.
Gayety-"Beet Trust Burlesquers." at
- noon. 2:15 and sis pm
Palace-"Design for Living: at ll;4o
am. 1:4O, 3:40. $40. TAO and 9:40 pm.
Rialto-"Cross-Country Cruise, at
II am, 12:45. 2:30. APO, $40, 7:oo
and $40 pm. ,o
Fox-"Mr. Skitch." at II am. 1;3o
4:2O, ITO and 1905 pm. Stage SHOWS
CoIumbia-"Olsens Big Moment, at
1920 am. 1905, $50, 4:40, 6:25, 8:lo
and 9:55 pm
Metropoiitan-"Son of Kong" at II
am, 12:45, 2:35, 4:20, 6:lo. 7:55 and
R-k-O Keith's-"Man Of TWO
Worlds" at 1880 am. 1885, 1856, 5;37'
7:38 and 9:39 pm.
EarIe-"Easy to Love- at lO:l5 am,
12:4o, s:o5. 5:35. and 1920 pm
stage shows at 1875 am, 2:o5. 4;3o'
SIS and 9:25 pm.
Tivoli-"The Chief" at 2 4:Oo, o:lo'
8 and $50 pm.
Ambassador-"Alice in Wonderland
at 2. 4:05, sos. 8 and $50 pm.