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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
NOTHING, IF NOT FRANK, IS GENERAL HUGH
 JOHNSON
Waterbury, Conn, June IS, 1885.

June IS, 1885.
 Editor of The Democrat:
 If ever there was a concrete H. lustration of to what low levels
 partisan politics may degenerate, that illustration is furnished by the
 revelations of the frank, ingenious,
 plain outspoken soldier, General
 Hugh Johnson, in his recent re. vealing articles in the Saturday Evening Post. In those frank re-
 ports of his individual experiences and contacts while administrator of the defunct MIRA, what a vivid illumination is shed on the political smoke screen, the barrage thrown out to blind the innocent voter who pulls the lever to hoist himself on
 his own petard out of one dilemma, i.e., a word which means 1.-two all ternatives, both of which are bad'' -out of one dilemma, upon the horns of another. aa
 A member of congress recently said, Thank God for the supreme | court" and so one may also ex- claim, Thank the stars for the candid former general" who illus. trates his high points with the skill of political vivisectionist, Jagged pinnacles that pierce the ebon clouds of politics enabling the Sun of Truth. to percolate through the gloomy murk of official propa- ganda calculated to bewilder and befog the American voter in his vain efforts to get light to form his political opinions.
 If by any means MT. Barney Baruch" affectionately called by his pals, Bernie" should miss the Hall of Fame, for his activities against the American War Vet erans, he still has the scroll oi General Johnson to fall back upon. for the general is no mean hand at writing biography as the pages of the Saturday Evening Post tes- tify, so that all who run may read, ponder and wonder; as to the power wielded in Washington by Bernie" whose influence in the Capitol is great enough to make the shades of Warwick. the king maker, and Mark Hanna turn green with envy.
 According to General Johnson, Bernie" was the originator of the national economy act, as well as the MIRA, and 1t was due to the inc fuence of Mr. Baruch that he be- came administrator of the MIRA, the object of which was to regi- ment industry fin times of peace as well as in times of war. General Johnson became contacted with Barney Baruch. when that gentle- man was dictator of the war inc dustyies board in 1917.
 At that time it was Barneys that coordinated the various induhtrles in the U. s. A., at that time man. ufacturers were told what to turn out and what not to. No product could be manufactured only what MT. BaFuch dictated. lt was after the political campaign in 1898, when both Mr.. Baruch and Gen. srsi f0hnson nuDDoFteA Ai Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

l. what was the political status of Finland before the Russian revolution?
 9. What is the name for the leader of the first violins in an orr chestra?
 3. Name the largest state in area in the U. s.
 4. Name the cathedral city in Kent, England, on the river stour.
 5. When did the original Ku Klux Klan flourish in the U. s.?
 6. What make of plane did Amelia Earhart use in her nom stop hop from Mexico City to New York.
 q To which country does the Arctic archipelago of Nova zembla belong?
 8. Who is Grover Cleveland Bergdoll?
 9. Who Is koumiss7 r 10. In what seat is the island of Jamaica?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
NEW RKER DEPLoREs LACK OF STATE FLAGS IN
 CONNECTICUT
New York, N. Y. June 16, 1885.

~NS" 4OA M, ANs T
 June 16, 1885. Editor of the Democrat:
 A day or so ago I had an un- pected experience. Wishing to find an appropriate souvenir for a young friend who is about to leave Connecticut for another state, after some pleasant and fruitful years here, l thought small silk Connecticut State Flag, with its very appropriate motto, would be just what wanted.
 But I hunted in vain in the va rious stationers' and dry-goods stores, and one honorable excep- tion--one only-showed any inter- est in the matter. So pursued the quest no further; though, if a rainstorm had not rather sud- denly taken a hand in the business should have made a canvass of all the presumably likely stores which have not been able to reach. This, to me, seemed very sur- prising, especially. in the month of high school graduations, and above all, the Tercentennial of the state. I am an ex-teacher of New York and New Jersey, and even my pri- mary and kindergarten children could tell that their own state was the third to sign the Declaration of Independence while one of their number pointed to the third stripe from the top of the flag with great pride, as tour very own! New York was the ninth to sign, but most of my teaching years were spent fin New Jersey.
 Connecticut signed January eth, 17ss, making her the fifth: while New York ninth, signed half year later on July 26th.
 So this venerable old state should not forget it's loyalty to the fore- fathers who largely contributed to the welfare and success of the nation.
 It seems to mo that tho rapidly approaching Fourth would be m appropriate time to emphasize this faci--and "say it with flags!
 Respectfully,
 SARAH MAY MACINTOSH.
 I'd. M.. New xerk University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

ted, is denied access to the floor of Congress so that representatives and senators can have an opportu- nity to do justice, to these old veterans; denied vote on the floor of Congress by gag rule, for no bill not approved of by the ad- ministration can reach the floor, unless an almost unanimous de. mand comes from the floor to give 1t a hearing. This is not matter of bonus, but restoration of an already granted pension by Con- gross. But so far the Bill H. k. 6995 is blocked by Representative O'Connor of New York, chairman of the Rules Committee. The ques- tion for the American people is if that is the will of the Nation, that these old fighters of the war of '9S, be denied the right to live their last days out without eating the bread of charity.
 IRON QUILL,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
A Thought for Today

For was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: | was a stranger and ye took me in.-St. Matthew 25:35.
 The charities that soothe and heal, and bless lie scattered at the feet of men like Aowers.-Wordsworth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
jiyama, the Japanese volcano?
 A. It is 12,395 feet.

c. Is David Copperfeld" the only book by Charles Dickens that has been dramatized for the screen? Did Dickie Moore, the child actor, appear in that picture?
 A. Freddie Bartholomew played the role of "David Copperfeld," the child, and Dickie Moore was not in the cast. "Oliver Twist" Great Expectations" "A Christ. mas Carol" and "The Mystery of Edwin Brood" are the other books by Dickens that have been drama tized for the screen. Dickie Moore appeared in the talking version of "Oliver Twist"
 If you want Q copy of our new Booklet MIXED BEVERAGES and WINES, write to The Waterbury Democrat, Washington Bureau, en. closing ten cents tlOc) in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

paced before the president.
 Using it as basis, he will lay plans for any final revision of MIRA. Whaht the report undoubt- edly will show is wholesale rec auctions of wages and lengthen- ing of hours by the little fel- loWs--chief critics of MIRA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
Today's Birthdate
Selected Poem
THE VILLAGE
(Marion Brownell in the Christian Science Monitor)

(Marion Brownell in
 the Christian Science Monitor) The village is two worlds Bound by a common soil. At or9 end are the old houses, Mellowed by seasons, Embowered in woodbine and clematis; Their great pillars dappled With leaf-patterned shadows Of ancient elms. At the other end Are the little new houses With shining faces Braving the sunny street With evergreen parasols; Their neat white porches Like pinafores over their frocks. one hopes the old houses will welcome These gay wooden children At play on the green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
O 'iass wEA
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

O MeryG Round"a md h MyG MIRA Filing Data On Adherence To Codes Following Court Decio Bigger Firms Continuing Code Hours Wages Pces Smaller No Greatest Dver on From MIRA Standard Textile Field; Completed Report Will Show Great Reductions by Little Fellows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

The Japs, penetrating China, will be swallowed up as other conquerors have been. But the process is so slow they won't notice it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

The "brain wash" discovered by physi- clans as cure for certain physical disease might clean up our thinking, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

Edhor Todass Mail Waterbury newspap . Tho for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
Daily Almanac

Moon rises i02i D. m., tdhylight tlmel. Sun rises 5;i3 .. m; sets s;ss D. m.. (day. light tlme).
 AlI vehicles must be lighted thirty mln- ufcs after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

JUNE Fl Most favored ones today are those born from February 19 through March 20. General Indications of the Day for Everybody
 Mornng-Gloomy
 Afternoon-Fair.
 Evening-Depressing Hard work is the answer to gloomy day like this.
 Today's Birthdate You should have talent for mimicry. You. may be interested in acting November is good time to deal with small animals or servants. It is also wise to try to im- prove your health at this favorable time. Be careful to avoid accident with sharp instru- ments and do not be rash in your speech or ton from October 25 through 3O 1895. Socially favorable December through 9, 1885. Readers desiring additional information regard ing their horoscopes are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclose 3 cent stamped, self-addressed envelope
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

c. Who invented the first air- plane that successfully carried a man?
 A. Wilbur and Orville Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

strength and Interference, and also broadens tuning. Q. What role did Charlotte Henry play in the motion picture Babes in Toyland?" A. Bo-Peep. Q. Give the address of the Na- tional Industrial Conference Board. A. PAT Park Avenue, New York City. 0. What is the language of Abyssinia A. The language of the upper classes Is Amharic, closely related to the ancient Geez; and that of the lower, classes Is Agao or Agau, a Hamitic tongue. The Gallas, who are an>important element of the population, also speak q Hafnitic language.
 Q. What is bema?
 A. It is the name of the chan eel in Eastern churches. o. What does it cost to stop and start railroad train? A. The cost varies from fifty cents to $2.30 for passenger and freight trains, according to the number of cars and the type of lo- comotive.
 Q. Who was the first man to cross the English Channel in the air?
 A. Vincent Blanchard and Dr. John Jeffries crossed in balloon, January z, 17S5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
Test Y Q ur Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions9 Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

Q. Does using long aerial in- crease the consumption of electric power by radio?
 A. No. It increases the signal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

To-DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "He Is not only ,in- true to his wife but also to his friends''; say "He Is un- true not only to his wife, etc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
Horoscope
By oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human des- tiny is guided by the plantes, the daily horo- scope Is outlined by noted astrologcr. In addition to information of general interests, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

strength and interference, and also broadens tuning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

Q. Are snakes native in Ire- land? a
 A. No. The viviparous lizard Is the only reptile native there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

Q. what is the altitude of F'u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

Q. What is the average height of boys aged 16?
 A. Between 64.6 and S6.7 inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18

Q. What role did Charlotte Henry play in the motion picture Babes in Toyland?"
 A. Ro-Peep
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-18
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 THE EDITOR.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
GUN PRACTICE
TO BE HELD
BY MARINES

The second battalion of the
tenth Marines will be in Imperial
Valley from January 6, to Feb
ruary l, for practice firing. accord
ing to a letter received by Sheriff
Robert Ware from Col E. F. Moses,
commander of the United States
Marine corps.
Firing will take place on the ar
tillery range in Yuba Wells area
and the practice will include some
night firing.
Those who have business in the
area are instructed to enter it via
the old stagecoach road where it
leaves highway No. 80, three miles
east of Plaster City.
Members of the battalion will
camp at the artillery range.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
NEW DEALERS
RIDICULED AT
NOVEL BANQUET

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. (U.P)-
President Roosevelt watched his
New Deal turned into monkeyshines
Saturday night
Then he told distinguished grid
iron club audience what he thought
about it, What these thoughts were
remained a secret with the 500
odd guests in the customary trad
ition of gridiron club festivities.
President Roosevelt, as a grid
iron custom, was the honor guest
of the affair Sharing with him
the privilege of making an unre-
ported speech was Norman Thomas
socialist presidential nominee In
1882.
Hardly a phase or New Deal &C.
Invites came unscathed through the
gridiron's barrage of burlesque.
Pointed shafts were aimed at the
supreme court, the American lib
erty league, Republican 1886 cam
paign efforts and candidates and
a wide range of national figures.
Meantime, at the White House
Gridiron widows, wives of mer
attending the banquet, staged Their
own show at the invitation of Mrs
Roosevelt.
A troupe of gamblers started the
Gridiron fun.
They danced into the banquet
scattering handfuls of billion dol
lar banknotes to the wind ano
chanting, to the tune of THE Mar
Who Broke the Bank at Monte
Carlo:
} Nineteen thirty six will see
The end of gorgeous spending
spree
Guests hardly had chance to
draw a full breath before two
relics of the gay nineties appeared
with little ditty to the tune OF
FRANKIE and Johnnie"
Franklin and johnson were bud
dies.
Lordy, what friend was Hugh,
Swore he'd be true to Franklin
AS long as the skies were blue.
He was our pal, but he done us
wrong"
Next appeared Messrs. Early AND
Late" in burlesque of White House
Secretaries Stephen T. Early and
Marvin H. Mcintyre. They got into
argument over the word 'secretari-
at
Nine warriors clad in full armor
took the stage. 1t appeared that
the warriors represented the SUI
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
28 Business Opportunities

FOR SALE-Jacumba Hotel Cafe
Fine opportunity for right party
at Jacumba Hot Springs Resort.
Bar with wine and beer license
Qiquor available). Counter,
booths and tables. Three year
lease incl. Living rooms with
private baths. Fine electrical
equipment including Kohler
Plant Kelvinator, Cake mixer,
Crescent Dishwasher, Large Neon
sign, and window tubing. Also
garage and other minor things.
Full price $500. H. Mahr
(D14P-D15A)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
WHISTLE INTRIGUES FOX

FREMONT, O., U.P)-William d.
Tillotson had heard that a fox is
sucker for shrill whistle. He
tested the theory when he fright
ened a red fox that was burrowing
into his chicken yard. Tillotson
whistled and when Reynard re-
turned within shotgun range to
listen he paid with his life for his
cllrinSitV
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
Help Wanted

LIFE INSURANCE MEN--We want
two men in Ell Centre and CAL
exico. Good commissions, must be
residents of this locality. Write
Sunset Mutual Life Insurance
Co., 448 So. Hill Street, Los An
geles Cal. Attention Mr.. Deering.
References required. Dl0A-D16P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

preme court until nine more char
acters appeared. These were clad
in linen busters, battered silk hats
and carried buggy whips.
Great heavens" shouted one
stage figure. There must be some
mistake. Here's nothing but lot
of buggy drivers"
Nevertheless retorted another,
"our destinies rest in their hands
and we may see Franklin d. Roose-
welt campaigning with horse and
buggy in 1886"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

THE Ell CENTRIC Candy Co. can
= use statesmen and women in FL
Centre and neighboring towns
Call at 536 Main street. Local
help preferred. tD13P-D16P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
Houses for Rent

FOR RENT-Houses and apart -
ments, furnished and unfurnlsh-
ed, large and small. Marie Land,
831 Main. (N13Ptf)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
JESSIE CONNER,

For Better Ell Centre Homes"
795 Main st. Phone 474
UNFINISHED
6 room house, garage, on paving
$3.50.
(N2Ptf)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
HIT AND RUN
PAIR SOUGHT

Deputy sheriffs and valley police
we're seeking an unidentified man
and woman today, driving grey
colored sedan, who are wanted
for hit and run driving in San
Diego county.
According to the report received
by Sheriff Bob Ware, the driver of
this car, described as heavy-set
man, who was accompanied by a
woman, drove away from the scene
after his vehicle struck a hitch
hiker on highway 80, in the vicinity
of Live Oak Springs. f
The victim, who sustained brok-
en- rib, told investigating officers
that following the impact, the wo-
man got out of the car, walked over
where he was lying and then left
with her companion without stop
ping to render aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

FOR RENT-Furn1sned four room
Apartment, 753 State.
D5A-PTF)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

I. MAYFIELD, REAL ESTATE,
NOTARY PUBLIC, 1874 So. 9th
street, FL Centre, Calf
D11PTO)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
% For S.Ie, Miscellaneous

FOR SALE 100 Acres Hegari
stock and Bermuda pasture. 7
miles Northwest of Imperial, IL
miles west of No. heading. A. G.
Harrisburger. CD15A-D18P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
livestock for Sdhe

FOR SALE-Lot of good mules and
horses at my yard, Calexico, 935
George Ave. r. H. Isom. Phone
249 Calexico. (N2OA-D19P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

FOR SALE-2 Colts, 6 months.
l Mare, 2 years. Guernsey Bull,
ID months. Anderson, Phone 260,
Imperial. D14A-D17P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
"a Wanted, Miscellaneous

WANTED-Invalid lady would like
sunny down stairs room with
board and some care. Inquire
room 352 Hotel Barbara Worth.
D14A-D17P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
Special Notices

JAWNMOWERS snaryened $1.00.
Called for and delivered free If paid
in advance. Repairing reasonable.
Wilson Machine Shop. Phi. 40.
(N1A-J24P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
Poultry for Sale

FOR SALE-Barred Rock Pullets
Third house west of Imperial
Ave. on Euclid. D14A-D17P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

FOR SALE-Seasoned Eucalyptus
Wood, $3.50 tier. Clean seed
wheat SLIGO hundred. IA miles
North Date ranch. (D6A-D27P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
II Apartments For Rent

FOR RENT-2 room apis. Lights
and F'rigidaire included. Mission
Apis, 235 No. 9th. $500 per week.
(N20Ptf)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

TRAILER HOUSE; good condition
throughout. r. r. Benson, Red
Star Auto Camp. (D14P-D18A)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

FOR SALE-Good seed wheat, 4
miles west on Highway Richter.
(D10A-D16P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16

FOR SALE-New us. Royal 700-16
tires and tubes. Run from l.. A.
here. Jack Person. D13P-D17A)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
% For SAFE, Miscellaneous

FOR SALE - Lovely Christmas
presents. Little Wire puppies
Will keep until Christmas. 1874
Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-16
Houses for Rent

FOR RENT room House and 5
Acres of land close in. I. Mayfield
l34 So. 9th st. CD14A-D18P)
Milford chronicle., 1935-09-13
REDEEM

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover G. Donovan
and son of Wilmington spent a part
of the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker have
been entertaining Mrs. William
Short and daughter of Philadelphia
the past week.
The All Club met with Miss Pearl
Jester on Tuesday afternoon of last
week. Miss Moore, leader, demon
strated Jelly Making"
Mrs. William DickersOn of Mil
ford and Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Short
and son Delbert, of Cedar Creek,
were Friday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Veasey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Penuel enter
tained at dinner Saturday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Walker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
also were served later.
Services at McColley's Sunday af-
ternoon as follows: Sunday school
at 2 and preaching at 3. You are in
vited. Rev. F.. N. Wright, pastor.
Mrs. Laura Phillips has returned
home from the Milford Emergency
Hospital where she has been receiv-
ing treatment for blood poison in
her hand, also having had a finger
taken off.
Milford chronicle., 1935-09-13
HOW DID YOU REST LAST NIGHTl
JAMES wHITcoMB RILEY


JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
How did YOU rest last nlght?
I've heard my gran'pap say
Them words a thousand times
that's right
Jes' them words thatawayl
AS punctchul-llke as mornin' dast
To ever heave in sight
GTan'pap 'ud allus half to asst
How did you rest last night?"
Us young uns used to grin,
At breaskfast, on the sly,
And mock the wObble of his chin
And eyebrows helt so high
And kind, How did you rest last
night?"
We'd humble and let on
Our voices trimbled, and our sight
Was dim, an hearin' gone.
Rad as I used to be,
All I'm a-wantin' is
AS puore and cam a sleep fer me
And sweet a sleep as his!
And so I pray, ON Judgement Day
To wake, and with its light
See his face dawn, and hear him
say
How did you rest last night?"
Milford chronicle., 1935-09-13
EXPECT 1868 WHEAT
CONTRACTS SOON

[COnfiHned from First Pdge1
acreage required for any one year
will be based upon the wheat sup
ply and demand, but the reduction
cannot exceed 25 per cent of the
base acreage which will be estab-
lished on the years 1928 to 1882. The
acreage reduction required for wheat
seeding this fall for harvest in 1886
will be 5 per cent of the base acre
age, so contract signers may pre-
pare their wheat land accordingly.
The Secretary of Agriculture re-
serves the right to terminate this
new wheat contract at the end of
any marketing year, and the con-
tract signers are given the privilege
to withdraw at the end of two years
without being required to return ad-
justment payments received for
those two years.
The wheat acreage taken out of
production, which is known as the
contracted acreage, may be used for
soil improvement, erosion preven-
tiOn, pasture crops, fallOw, refores-
tatiOn, and such other purposes as
the Secretary of Agriculture may
prescribe.
AS was the requirement with re-
sPect to the former contracts, those
wheat producers who sign these new
contracts will be required to seed
an acreage of wheat this fall equal
to at least 54 per cent Of the base
acreage. This will represent the
minimum wheat acreage for each
farm under contract, and the acre
age resulting from the 5 per cent
reduction will constitute the maxi
mum acreage.
The second benefit payment for
1884 and the first benefit payment
for 1885 on the old contracts will be
issued to former contract signers
upon the approval of the 1885 wheat
acreage compliance certificates by
the Division of Grain of the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Administration.
Further information in regard to
these new 1936-1939 contracts will
be issued within a few days from
the office of the local wheat associ-
alton to those wheat growers who
are interested in this production
control program.