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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
OutIawing ''Nicking"

Although we cannot hope to compare our knowledre of horse-flesh with that of Judge William c. Hungerford of Oak ville. who represents the 32d District in the State Senate, we do feel that the Leg islature is we'll advised in placing the ban on "nicking'' and setting" of horses tails. The judge spoke against the bill which the Senate has just concurred upon with the House. Kicking" and setting are operations, which, while they may not cause as much discomfort to the animal as opponents claim, certainly do not in the eyes of the general public make the noble steed any more prepossessing than 1t IS with tail in it's natural position.
 Massachusetts has led the fight against the practices of horse and dog breeders and exhibitors. It was in the Bay State that the custom of trimming dogs ears to a point, looping off portion of their tails were first outlawed. Massachusetts first declared war on docking of horses tails. Many states followed her example. In Connecticut it is illegal now to dock a horses tail. The drive now is against "nicking" and setting
 This is an operation in which, accord ing to those who know, the tail muscles are cut and then allowed to heal together while the tail is set in a harness con- traption. When completely healed the tail will always be carried well away from the body. Show horses are given ratings on such things as we'll set and well-docked tail all of which may seem bit strange to the average man and woman, but is natural to the person born and brought up on horses.
 Just speaking as one of those average persons we'd say that the state is perfect ;oI s,, rroofippQ thai custom has seemed to have placed within the pale. To the innocent bystander 1t seems barbaric to perform such operations on dumb animal. We presume the horse exhibitor would prefer it if the innocent bystander would forget that horses were still being bred and left this business of changing the animals natural appearance to an experts good judgment. Somehow or other we dislike seeing man try to inl- prove on the work of nature. He seldom succeeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
WRITER CLAIMS HOLLYWOOD NOW EXPLOITING CHILD
 HOOD IN FILMS

Too much praise cannot be giv-
 en the campaign against indecent
 and immoral moving pictures with which the country was deluged before the Legion of Decency was organized to bring aDour house
 cleaning in the Hollywood out put, which had become crime
 breeder instead of an educator and
 healthy medium of amusement
 and entertainment.
 Only by compulsion was the
 cleaning up achieved. When one considers the enormous power wielded by the silver screen as a moulder of character, and the length of time that the turgid, sor- did films were let spread their poi- son one cannot but stand aghast at the rapacity and greed of those producers who had so little respect for public decency as to sponsor
 such productions.
 Just as soon as public indigna- ton asserted itself and threatened
 to be factor in the Hollywood box office returns, an about face
 was partially made by the discom- fited producers, and in casting
 about for some factor to replace
 the sex films, the idea was adopted
 of exploiting childhood as substi- tute, and so to select one of the most outstanding examples ap- peared new star in the movie
 firmament--six-year-old Shirley
 Temple, and Jackie Cooper. No questions but that both these children have brought enormous box office profits to the producers and to the parents or guardians of l the two innocents. Just as long as the films in which these child ac. tors were inoffensive, of course the fans saw no great harm in the ex- ploitation of the child stars, as no one but those trained in child psy- chology could form correct esti- mate of the reactions of the strain upon the mental and physical makeup of the little actors.
 Those brought into close touch with child life and It's conduct problems. such as settlement work: CTS, social agencies, psychiatrists and parents of young children. un- derstand how strong is the power of imitation, trait inherited from our ancestors which is e factor not always taken Into account
 when dealing with juvenile delln- auents by adults on mass, but es- peciaily by judges of juvenile
 courts, probation officers end un.
 married people.
 ft is a we'll known fact that what the child secs acted on tho screen C will see no harm in doing, and ln this tFuism Hes She cause of e tremendeug percentage of the present juvenile crime.
 The wei behaved child, taught respect fer lls parents ena iaW a1a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Internal Revolt

The walkout of the auto work CTS was a declaration of war upon others besides the employ CTS who refused union recogni- tion. It was also rank-and- file uprising against A. F. of L. leadership.
 The inside fact is that the A. F. of l.. moguls disapprOved of a strike i'm the industry as heart. lily as the auto magnates.
 First, they privately doubted its chances of success and were fearful of the consequences of a defeat. Second, they were deathly afraid of possible rever- berations among restive workers in the steel and textile indus- tries, where strong insurgent ele- ments are demanding militant action.
 And, finally, the labor chief tains in their truce pact with the president several months ago promised to keep the lid down on labor disturbances until the MIRA and Wagner Labor Disputes bills had been disposed of.
 But the auto workers took the bit in their teeth.
 In secret polls conducted by the A. F. of L. they voted over whelmingly for resort to the picket line to enforce their de- mand for union recognition. Af- ter weeks of waiting for their leaders to act on this mandate, nothing happened. The work CTS walked out-on the leaders as we'll as on the bosses.
 So out of touch was the A. F. of l.. leadership with what was going on among the workers that Francis Dillon, chief auto 0r- ganizer, was in Washington when the first outbreak occurred in Toledo.
 It is significant of the under lying distrust of the embattled workers for the A. F. of L. gem .eralissimos that they have set up their own strike committees, vested with the sole power to make peace terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
MERRY-Go.R

The muchsballyhoosd "lifting'' Of the sag rule in the House is just SO much hot air. The demo. cratic rulers have not reseineed the rule, merely did not enforce c fuil gRg when the Social Security and Banking Bills were eonsids cred, The sag rule remains in. tact ready foF use whenever they Ss. 's,.p,.s.'s,. 4 s.''sssy ss M.u,y F:nss Hss. sfiok has organized the "MayeF. sck ciub ef America" Member. shIp ls limited e those who arc Tn good physical condition and bI pef cont free fEem inhibiiiens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
rODAY.s COMMON ERROR Never say, twin you please re- peat that again?"; say "Win you please repeat that?"

are so constructed that the pitch- er's left side is in a southerly di- rection.
 o. What is the capital of the Bahamas, and where Is it located !?
 A. Nassau, the capital, is situ- ated on the north coast of the is- land of New Providence.
 O. What is the mode of execut- ing the sentence of death in Utah?
 A. Either hanging or shooting, at the option of the condemned. <
 Q. What is "Fiddler's Greenr'
 A. It is a sailors term for the Elysian fields where sailors go. es- pecially those who are ship wrecked.
 O. Who played the role of "Mrs Copperfield" in the motion picture "David Copperfleld?"
 A. Elizabeth Allan.
 o. What was the total cost of the Civil war?
 A. $3,47s,220,000.
 o. Is there a country called Ethiopia?
 A. The name was given by an cient geographers to the countries south of Egypt; the "land ot Cush'' of the Bible. It was often vaguely applied to- the whole oi Africa from the Red sea to the At lantic ocean, or, to speak more correctly, as far west as the knowl- edge of the ancients extended. In later times the name Ethiopis came to designate the Christian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

It being our hope to publicize the ter- centenary observance as much as possible we remind our readers tonight of the snapshot and postcard sets being issued by the Connecticut Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. It is something that every loyal Connecticut man or woman ought to be provided with merely as a keepsake of this, the 300th year of Connecticut's life. All the scenes are ones intimately linked with the history of the state and are we'll worth inclusion in any album. Familiarize yourself with your state this year if you never before have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Selected Poem
THE OLD HOMESTEAD

(Mary Pollard Tines in The New York sun) This land is hallowed land to me for 1t
 Was my old home. and deep within a grove Still standD the ancient house keen with wit, Mellow with laughter, and where peace and
 love
 Were like a benedicten night and day
 On all who knew It's shelter. An old barn For cattle stands near by end there I'd play,
 Or listen to some farm-hand's ghostly yarn Of other times. How strange that memory
 Is ever vivid with remembering. see once more the corn'a green ecstasy,
 The apple orchard and the crystal spring. o hallowed place one glimpse will always give Lifc's happiest recoliections while live.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Who Rules?

The state Department at last has found something which will keep Ambassador Hugh Gibson both occupied and happy. He is to mediate the Chaco War in South America.
 Most brilliant diplomatic star during the hectic Hoover days of nloratoriuins, disarmament and naval conferences, Hugh Gibson has furnished badly un- der the New Deal.
 He had spent too many week ends fishing on the Rapidan. Roosevelt, not wishing to fire him, exiled him to Brazil as arn> bassador.
 There Gibson was most un- happy. Chief trouble was his wife. A native of Belgium, she hated to be moved from the American embassy in Brussels where she had been mistress for years. Brazil, to her, was wild-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

 MAY 10
 Favored ones today are those who were born from July Fl through August 21.
 Emotional Barometcr
 Morning--Bad.
 Afternon--Iirratic
 Evening--Neutral. Do not deal with superiors in the morning and do not become angry over small things. The lato aftcr- noon and evening is the best per- tod to advance your interests.
 Birthdate
 You should rise 10 eminenee sometime during your Iife. bnt money frem May, ieeg, through September, 1De1. You may be iii. cllned to become very exfravasant OF you may disaeree with the pnft- neF over money.
 Danger August 2s through September q, teeb,
 fsaaaaRH 1eGIfiDa additional ins formation N4GnFAiIIH tneif noF4s fo6Isaa sfa tiFIief to rcllInnnlonfe with Q1faFiEa iA oafe ef fAle neNks nnan9. XHf'aIa e 4se1Nk xIaf1Nk4 sA|lzaf'A|sna=eN eaflIeaf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

erness. She fretted and fumed.
 As result, Gibson finally took her back to Europe. He got 60 days leave with pay. Then he got 50 days additional sick leave with pay.
 Although nominally ambassa- dor to Brazil, he is still in Eu- rope. Now the state depart ment will send him to Buenos Aires for the Chaco Conference and hopes Mrs Gibson will like if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

through it will be the beginning of the end for the Blue Eagle.
 And frightened administration ites are not disputing the asser- tion. They know only too well how true 1t is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

If the city fathers don't close up that gaping vent to East Main street pretty soon the citizens of the town are going to draw up petition about it. It's been that way now for two many months. No doubt there are difficulties to be overcome, but in this day and age it just doesn't seem possible that some such thing as this could be perpetrated on us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

that stream. Here is work thrt rightly should be entrusted to some such govern ment body fashioned after the style or tne Tennessee Valley Authority, wnicn we have several times proposed locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. A hors of .Washington Merry. .Iao. Round" and More

-BYDR nd
 Authoro "washng nMeryuo Round" n Avoiding MIRA Issue Political Bad Medcine Many would FDR Outright; So Commit tee Voted Extend Stripped Bone Auto Strike Rank and Rebellion Against AFL Leadership
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Then again, if people didn't have to pay taxes, they'd probably put their money ln- to real estate speculation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Horoscope
By ocTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interests. it outlines in-, formation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

If some of our most enthusiastic re- formers had their way, we'd have snow in July and sunstroke in January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

q never thought much of the Single Tax idea," says property owner, ''but I'm not crazy about this multiple tax system, either" :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

l. In which ocean are the Faik-s land IsIands7
 2. What is impressionist paint ing?
 3. What is the name for the daily rise and fall of the waters of the oceans? m
 4. From what sort of trees iss bark obtained that is used in mak- ing quinine?
 s. In what body of water are the Pribilof Islands? I
 6. In what state is the city cf Cedar Rapids7
 z. Name the three states of the Union smallest in area.
 8. What is the name for the employment of song for magical purposes?
 g.. Name the postmaster general of the U. s.
 10. On what river is the city of Covington, Ky?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

ie Q. Why are left-handed base ball pitchers called "southpaws?"
 A. Because baseball diamonds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Q. Which city in the United States has the largest area?
 A. Los Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

{. O.. What are the eight parts of speech in the English language?
 A. Nouns. pronouns, verbs, ad- jectives, adverbs, propositions, con- functions and interjections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Business shows the grouchiness of con valescence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Q. Name the thirteen original stajtes.
 A. New Hampshire, Massachu setts, Rhode Island, Connecticut. New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl- vania, Delaware, Maryland, Vir- ginia, North Carolina, South Caro- lima and Georgia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09
Test Youf Knowledge

Can yon answer seven Of these test questionss Turn to Iast page Tor the answers. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Kingdom of Abyssinia. whose cap- ital was Axunn, which developed into the modern kingdom of Abys-i sinia, still styled Ethiopia In the parlance of the court. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

0. What is dead weight9 9s
 A.. The pressure produced by an inert body supported in . state of rest by anything. It Is used lit- erally and figuratively. <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

Fine Points
 It might well have been, but wasn't that same Ham who run afoul of q big sspia bully in a narlem crap game. The bully roll- cd the dice in hia hat, where only he could sec thom. After each cast he'd announce . seven oF eleyens and would take the stakes from the teFrlAea victims. Finally he tlEed Of that and announced that 70 was Q point. on Che Aexf Foil he declared he he had made the ten,
 one of the players siaioe up te psek inte tho hAi. "xeu eeap,lns si. .sn man weys. ssys.. n.nT wn.. ssow,.' 'A' ss
 "Xh ainh aeubiin nelhla'" tie other sssnrsd him. sco'ss { Enew'a yen'd made ds sen. A {. <. ;u4 {. ts.'.. e.Hs H#|E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-09

If you want Q copy of our bul- Ietin SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION, write to. The Waterbury Democrat Washington Bureau, enclosing Sc in postage stamps.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15

Who is the man living near Holt
vile, who has or had roll of film
which belonged to a hitch-hiker to
whom he gave a ride last October?
The Press has a letter written by
Joseph Schram, 5310 West Twenty
Fifth street, Cicero, Illinois, asking
help in locating the films.
Schram writes that in the latter
part of October he was hitch -hik-
ing back home. About IL O'Clock in
the morning man picked him up
in Ell Centro and gave him ride as
far as Holtville, where the motorist
turned off the main highway.
Schram left a suede coat in which
was roll of film, in the car, for
getting to take it when he was let
out in Holtville. He is very anxious
to get the roll of film as they form
part Of an account of his wander
ings around the country last year
Il don't care if get the Jacket or
not" he writes. but I certainly
would appreciate the return of the
roll of film"
The man who gave him the lift,
Schram states, told him that in his
younger days he had studied medi-
cine but did not practice any more
He was driving a Chevrolet coupe
1927 or 1928 model. Schram is not
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
BOOK
REVIEWED FOR
CLUB SECTION

Mrs. H. C. Diller yesterday took
the members Of the Twice Told
Tales section away from the rain
and mud to the enchanted - is
land of Bali as she reviewed for
them that delightful book of travel,
Bali, the Enchanted Isle' by Hell
en- Eva Yates.
The meeting of this Ten Thou
sand club section was held at the
Donald w. Ketchen home with Mrs.
j. E. Brock as hostess.
Interesting experiences of trav-
eler among the Balinese form the
foundation for the book which is a
fascinating one and whose charm
was ably brought out by Mrs. Diller
in her review.
At the conclusion of the program
tea was served by Mrs. Brock, Mrs
Bradshaw presiding at the tea
table with its centerpiece Of ex-
/ quisite red roses.
Those present yesterday were
Mesdames II. c. Diller, Norman E
Dupont. E. j. Mack, j. S. Larew
Lee Nuffer, w. H. Tyler. Jr. P. A
/ Murray, o. J. Bradshaw. Forrest E
/ Kutz. j. E. Brock, Donald w
Ketchen. N. A. Contos, Irving T
! Raab.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
EAGLES DANCE
TOMORROW NIGHT

What promises to be one OF the
most elaborate of this seasons ira
ternal social affairs viii take place
tomorrow night, Wednesday Janu-
airy 16, when the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles, Aerie No. 1853 celebrates its
birthday anniversary with dance
at the headquarters, $50 Broadway;
c.. c. Robinette, worthy president
asks all Eagles and their ladies to
be present. The various committees
have secured good music, door
prizes, outstanding entertainment
numbers which should make the af-
fair a real celebration.
The local Eagles lodge is older
than the county itself, being or
ganized on January y, 1907, and
the county, on August 26 OF the
same year.
Of the so charter members two
still reside in the valley, DR.. F. w.
Peterson and Albert CaSner the
latter being a Holtville resident.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
MUSICAL COMEDY
CAST ANNOUNCED

TUNE In, > a musical comedy
in two acts viii be presented by
the music department of the high
school, on February and ?, in
the high school auditorium.
After several try-outs, Miss Lu-
cile Krause has announced the fol-
lowing cast for the production:
Kasper Kroggins, Dudley Hatch;
Mrs. Kroggins. Velma Sleeper;
Jean Kroggins. Allyene McChristy;
Joe Brown, Byron Ferguson; Jerry
Kennedy. Harold Lindsey; Tilly.
Shirley Maddux; Milly. Elizabeth
Myer; Billy, Barbara Hatch; "Dy-
namo' Dave, Stanley Ryerson;
Mitzi. Georgiana Sones; Bob. Bill
Moody; J. Bottomley Binks. T. S.
Walker: Archibald Throckmorten,
Edgar Williams; Lysander Phipps,
Carroll Smith.
The rest Of the two glee clubs
will sing in the ehoruses. The
production viii be directed by Miss
Lucille Krause.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
AUXILIARY UNIT
DISCUSSES PLANS

Plans for the district meeting to
be held in Calexico this month when
Carrie Tessin Baade. department
president of the American Legion
Auxiliary, will be present, were out
lined at last nights meeting OF
Boyce Aten unit held in the Vet
erans hall.
A banquet will be given January
26 at the De ANA, foporing Mrs
Baade and the district officials.
Announcement was made also OF
the fashion show and bridge party
to be given March Is for the benefit
of Hipass health camp.
The mystery package last night
was won by Esther Davis, proceeds
from this project being placed In
the units education fund.
Routine business occupied the re-
mainder of the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
Choose Date For
Junior Club Dance

Junior Ten Thousand club mem
bers are notified that the next club
dance will be Saturday, February 9,
and that it is to be a formal affair
held in the club house.
This decision was made at the re-
cent meeting of the social COM
mittee, members of which will an
nounee further details at the meet
ing Thursday, January II, when
tickets will be available for mem
bers. They will also be available at
the monthly tea Friday, January 25.
The club will hold its regular
meeting Thursday evening, Janu-
airy II, in the club house at 1880
o'clock. Percy Palmer of Brawley
will be speaker of the evening talk
ing on the desert, and Mrs. Russell
Bennitt heads the committee In
charge of refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
MONTHLY BRIDGE
PARTY AT GOLF
CLUB WEDNESDAY

Barbara Worth golf club is plan
ming another of the delightful
bridge luncheons for tomorrow,
Wednesday, and gives a cordial in
vitation to all women interested to
be present for the affair
Mrs. Henry L. Loud heads the
committee in charge of the lunch
con which is to be served at 1890
noon in the club house. Reserva-
tions should be made with Mrs
Loud, telephone 1924, or with -.4rs.
K. c. Burke of Holtville.
Members of the committee in
charge for the day are Mrs. Loud,
Mrs. Allen P. Nuffer, Mrs. w. c.
Costello, Mrs. John D. Keye, Mrs
w. J. Elvander, Mrs. R. D. Nc
Pherrin.
After luncheon sslction1 and con-
tract games will be arranged and
prizes will be awarded TO the win
ners.
Unless there should be heavy
downpour making travel impossible
the luncheon will be held as sched-
uled for the roads are in excellent
shape and the club house will be
pleasantly warm and comfortable