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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

Twentyeight years ago a Russian by the name OF
William Feldman came to this country and settled at
Charleston, s. g. A few months ago he made a re-
turn trip to his native land. Upon his return he dis.
cussed with a reporter OF the News and Courier some
OF his Impressions.
wherever l went, people told me they were just
like In America; they were free" Mr.. Feldman said.
81 told them that over here, l could take a box and
put it on a street corner and get up and shout that l
didn't like the president or the mayor or the governor,
and that If I did that over there l would be dead in
the morning. I told them that II l said anything good
about the people who had been put out OF office l
would be dead in the morning, too.
'They said this to me: That's right, but you see
there is nothing to say against the people in office
and there is nothing good to say about the people
out OF office. So why should we want to get up on a
box and say those things that were not true?"
That is typical Of suppressed peoples dominated
by relationships. which keep them in ignorance of
comparisons which might be odious.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25
Predicts Earthquakes

From the City Of New York, where much aston
ishing news originates, comes the story OF Reuben
Greenspan, who has recently surprised the scientists
by correctly predicting earthquakes In various Sec
lions OF the world. He made good on several occa-
sions. notably the Quota quake in India, which killed
$4,000 persons.
Mr.. Greenspan is a sailor. but has had a scientif-
ic education. His theory seems to be simple and
plausible-that the gravitattonal pull Of the moon and
the planets cause a pick up In the earth's crust where
ever there Is a fault. "A checkup, he says, indicates
that the system is eighty-seven percent accurate.
From the New York Times we find that Mr..
Greenspan predicts a serious earthquake on July 2eth
and July goth In the area near the recent Quota dis
aster. 1t will be interesting for readers Of The Her
aid to watch this prediction and see II 1t Is verified.
1t is worth noting that there will be no earthquakes
In Montana, Utah and California, the earthquake areas
OF the United States up to July Goth.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

In "Tony and Gus" Mr.. Brown.
who plays the latter character. has
created two real human beings
whose days are filled with that odd
mixture Of humor and pathos which
dots the lives Of all people.
What's moro, the role Of Tony n
played by the celebrated tenor.
Mario Chamlee of the Metropolitan
Opera company. That means music
Of the best sort-generally two
songs every day OF the week that the
show 10 broadcast over the NBC blue
network. It's heard Monday through
Friday for fifteen minutes.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25
The Coming Boom

There Is talk again Of the coming American
for this expectation. The huge supply Of money in
this country affords the basis for a credit expansion
which would rapidly produce conditions similar to the
1929 era.
Administrative and congressional leaders are CIV
ing this possibility some thought and that Is the rea-
son why legislative enactnents are being pushed In
order to control the speculative eruberance which
may come. The Securities Act and the Banking Act
of 1888 are both calculated to help control any such
movement but other checks are considered necessary.
Supporters of the Utilities Bill recall that utility
holding company shares led the skyrocketing which
preceded the crash OF 1929. The new banking bill,
called sometimes the Eccles Bill. provides for definite
restraint against unwise expansion of credit. Under
it banks could be required to keep a larger reserve
and provisions are contained to centralize the finan-
cal operations OF our banking structure.
Considering human beings as thoughtful and sem
sible objects one would think that the experience
since 1929 would have taught a dear lesson. Specula-
ton and initiation would not seem so attractive to
those who suffered during the last five years II they
understood the causes sufficiently. Strict govern
ment control is necessary In many phases Of busi-
mes and banking because without it the general good
is subject to harm. The ignorance OF many about
fiscal matters and the selfish greed which actuates
others who do understand and know can cause dis
aster for all.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

- EAL folks indeed are George
N Frame Browns latest characters
Of the air, "Tony and Gus" Young.
ebullient Tony with his Caruso-like
tenor voice, his nno. generous ma
turs. his quick sympathies and sud.
den snthusiasmA. And Gus. stolid.
slow Of speech. simple ~ . child and
honest a the break Of day. And 10
amusingly quick to show his physi'
cal proves BY bending. with bare
hands, the pole Of an ! d.fashioned
brass bed or tossing q burly rufian
over 4 fencs.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

The recent proposals to create new and more
stringent federal taxes. based on the demagogic de-
mand OF "sharetheIwealth," have met with virtually
dustrial leaders, and from the best economic COM
mentators.
AS many unbiased experts have pointed out.
"sharethewealth" would really "destroythe-wealth."
1t is all very well to talk about soaking the rich, and
about breaking up accumulated capital, but when you
do that you break up industry, you destroy jobs. you
artifcially dry up the springs of productive enter
prise, you stop progress-and in the long run, the per
son who gets soaked hardest is the man looking for a
job.
These new proposals are not primarily destined
to raise ~evenue-drastic and confiscatory as they
are, they would produce but a minute fraction Of the
money that is being spent today for federal activities.
The rich are too few and far between, and the great
estates that would be taxed almost into nOn-existence
are rarer yet. The proposals come under the head Of
man they are put forward at a time when
other unprecedented reforms" are the greatest OBJ
ate capital. not to brighten It; we need to give the In
vestor the confidence that will make him put his mon
ey to work, not make him give up in despair because
Of policies that would destroy the accumulations and
labors Of generations
Fair, equitable and reasonable taxation is essen
tial to economic and social stability; inequitable, UNI
fair and confiscatory taxation can create only havoc
at the expense OF every worker, every home-owner,
every citizen.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25
Hea1tL
4<nutu
90 gOONOA OoOS b y
THE DETERMINATION TO
CARRY ON

In this day when so many are de.
handing that the government sup
port them without work, it might be
well II some Of the people should
turn a page OF history and look upon
the South during the dark days of
the war and for many years after.
They endured great privations. Few
nations have ever shown a graver
spirit than they did.
We quote from Jefferson Davis,
that tragic, maligned man, who sui
fered so much, and yet was never
heard to murmur.
From 1862 on during the Civil
War, in the South only those who
owned land could cope in any way
with the high cost OF living" The
women refurnished the old looms
which had been idle for a generation.
and spun and wove from daylight
until dark. The stout homespun
which they produced, clothed. In
time, almost everybody In the Con-
federacy from the soldier In butter
nut jeans to the society lady. One
OF these ladies appeared at a ball In
Richmond wearing a dress If home
spun. ornamented ~profusely with
gourd seed buttons dyed red.
The ingenuity Of the Southern
women was taxed to provide sub
stitutes for a thousand and one nee
essary articles. Coffee, early In the
struggle, became sc scarce that the
limited supply was boarded for med
icinal purposes only chiefly as a
stkmulant for soldiers suffering from
exhaustion and the shock OF
The Battle Greek sanitarium
claims to have found the substitute
for coffee, by parching various
grains mixed with syrup. But the
OF the South were past mast
in this art before this great sani-
tarium was in existence. They made
tea from various leaves which they
gathered and dried with care. The
casino which grows abundantly on
the coast, was much used for this
purpose and is said to make a very
palatable drink. The ashes Of
cobs were used to raise dough.
The roots Of the buckeye, boiled
flannel, took the place OF soap.
It made a good lather." They pro-
iuced their WI starch from green
corn and sweet potatoes. For greens
hey used wild mustard, water cress.
Wild garlic, sassafras, sorrel and
The soldiers were almost In a
condition. A little corn
neal mixed with water and cooked \
between bark in hot embers was to
hem a meal fit for a king. They
scarcely had any medicine. "A quiz
nine pill sold for a dollar In Mem
in 1862. Later the price was
The surgeon general sent
nut a receipt for a substitute
.incture of dogwood, poplar, willow
bark and whiskey. A good cordial
or dysentery was made from black
berry roots and persimmons.
Everybody sacrificed and did
without Injuries. No one whined
When Federal soldiers
old young girls after the looting and
Of Columbia. s. c., that they
meant to destroy all their food, the
,irls replied, Very well, we will live
IN ac0rns'."
What the present generation needs
S more OF the spirit that those
,outherners who carried on In the
ace Of disaster and even death 1t
elf, and did not whine nor ask for
lelp. They helped themselves.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

Frankly. there is something In thii
observation. Moreover, much OF hi
opposition Is concealed as business
banking, industrial, and commercial
interests, realizing their own unpop
uiarity. cloak their moves in order
TO escape condemnation from the
public.
one wellknown political common
tator went SC far a week or 80 ago
as TO declare that Mr.. Roosevelt, at
one time. was near losing his chance
Of denomination by the Democratic
party. This is the height OF inane
partisanship. II there Is one clear
fact In the field OF political affairs
today 1t Ia that Mr.. Roosevelt Is go
Ing to be renominated, whether he
gets the full support OF his party or
not. In fact, it is hard to under
stand how anyone, with any know
ledge OF political history, can be-
lieve today that it Is possible for Mr..
Roosevelt to lose denomination next
year.
This writer is not interested par
ticularly In what happens, OF how
1t may affect persons or parties.
The only idea in view is to give
readers a true picture Of political
developments and to advise them as
clearly as possible OF the future out
look. Here 1t is. The so-called big
business element will fight, and is
fighting the President, tooth and
toenail; 1t will be joined by conserv-
atives Of both parties and nominal
Republicans will undoubtedly vote
against him. At the same time,
there is the other side. Labor, as
far as the issue is framed today, will
go to the polls behind him. He will
also gain great strength in farming
areas through the present AAA pro-
gram. regardless of its constitution
atty. Nominal Democrats will be
with him, even if prominent conser-
vative leaders of the party bolt.
With this lineup, where do the
radicals place? That is the question.
The President will lead a liberal
army next fall. but whether he will
be SO far to the left as to attract the
radical fringe is In doubt. The op
position will be conservative, appar-
emily, although the bare possibility |
exists that liberals may rule the Re
publican convention. If the G .O.P.
Is plainly conservative, as expected, |
It will have some Democratic de-
serters; however, there will be some
liberal drifting. The really radical
may not elect to join with
either party and a third ticket may
be In the field to WOO the voters.
t may be powerful enough to affect
The result, but We doubt it. Just
low the outlook is for a straight
)ut fight between the liberals and
conservatives, for and against the
policies, with something
If a realignment Of party a~llegianc-
IS.
Much depends undoubtedly upon
what happens between today and
1ext fall. II the Roosevelt policies
succeed in restoring something like
prosperity, neither radical foes or
conservative critics can stop him. If
in the nation are worse,
hen the conservative argument will
be greatly strengthened and the ears
u the voters attuned. However.
the radical fringe will fatten on
poorer business conditions and, In
he event of anything like a collapse
If improvement, you may expect a
growth of radicalism
and Its organizations.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25
CED

The social precedence of a past
presidents widow has been establish
ed. She sits above the cabinet
members and their wives, or at least
this is the order recently followed
at the White House state dinner
when Mrs. Woodrow Wilson proceed
ed Mrs. Hull and the Secretary of
State, the ranking cabinet member.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-07-25

That the popularity OF the Presi-
dent Is not as great apparently, as it
was seems reasonable. Certainly,
he has not the same favorable press
that greeted his moves with ap-
plause in the first year OF office.
However, there r those who ques-
ton this conclusion, pointing out
that most of the metropolitan news
papers are voices of business inter-
ests and that they naturally reflect
the sentiment OF their constituency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
sugrue ln Town

Thomas Buarue. well known "Amerlcan' magazine writer is vls- ltinR his paronik, Me and Mrs Ml- ehael HuErue ok Ward street, thls heinz his glrst visit homo since lnst July. ile has tFnveled Co iha United States. Mexico aiiA other countries since that tlme on c wandering assignment fof hls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

school department said today. Ii will be remembered that consider able furore was created by sensa. tional criticism of MT Pasho by members of the board of education last week over alleged refusal oi the theater manager to give satis- factory dates for the play.
 The dates given by MT Pashe were Monday and Tuesday, June 3 and 4. At the meeting it had been pointed out that Monday ard Tuesday, falling during the school week. were not as satisfactory as Thursday and Friday.
 MT Chitteden today explained that the school had requested the last Thursday and Friday in May 30 and 31 but MT Pasho told au. thorities taking of these dates by the school would seriously affect his plans. MT Chittenden stated.
 It is now believed too late tc change the date of the play, al other plans made by the schoo would have to be altered. It i. hoped to have class day on Friday June 6 and it Is not deemed feas- ible to have the class play on thu same day, even though the datt could be obtained.
 Supt Chittenden said today ht intends to confer with Mir Pashc soon, as ordered by the board. He will ask the rehearsal date offered by Mir Pasho be changed to one the night before the first day of the play. MT Pasho offered a rehearsal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

Six-year-old Robert Louis Stew enson had not yet learned how to write when one day an uncle an- nounced he would give prize to that one among his nieces and nephews who did the best essay on Moses.
 twill you write it down for me?" Robert Louis asked his mother. Margaret Isabella Balfour Stevenson's reply probably infiu- enced the whole life of her delicate little son. Five Sundays she deyot- ed to putting down the story as he told 1t to her. It won the prize.
 "I'm going to be an author!" said Robert Louis. Thirty-four years later he was world figure in literature, and part at least of his success may farily be attrib- uted to his mothers encourage ment and practical aid.
 This buoyant, frail Scotswoman, child of strictly orthodox Scots divine was nineteen when she mar ried and twenty when Robert Lou is was born. Sometimes, she
 
 than like a mother.
 In his adolescent struggle with his father, who proposed a career at engineering as against Robert Louis own choice of literature, Margaret Stevenson gave her son sympathy.
 Finally, after he had proved his seriousness about writing, it was she who succeeded in getting her husband to make him a regular al- lowance of two hundred and fifty pounds a year.
 Meanwhile he had been in America, and had married Mrs Fannie Osborne. He. took his wife back to Scotland, where she was
 lovingly and graciously received by the elder Mrs. Stevenson. The | marriage never disturbed the affec- , tionate relationship between the | mother and son.
 At length it was decided that | the climate of Samoa would helr to prolong Stevenson's life. He set | tied with his family in Vailima
 where Margaret Stevenson joined | them, adapting herself, at the age | of sixty, to new way of living ir | a strange part of the world. Ir 1894. coming back from visit tc Scotland, she travelled to her sons
 home over the Road of the Loving Heart. built by the Samoan na- tives in tribute to him; and there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

Jere Murphy. Thursday night win- ners-John J. German, Franklin Hubbell, Joseph Rico and Roy Will Hams.
 Win Tourney
 The two-man bowling tourney at the "Y'' was won by Henry Resell and Stanley Poscavage. They won the final match by defeating Sey- mour and Frank Squires 3 out of games. Twelve two-man teams were entered in this tourney.
 Swear In Saturday
 Newly elected town officials will be sworn in at Il a. m. Saturday morning in the town hall. it was learned today. All officers reelected are included in this. Notices to the officials have been sent out by Bor- ough Clerk Charles Daly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
HEAVY SENTENCE
 IMPOSED ON MAN
Harold Tuohey Fined $500 and Given Six Months
 Jail Term

Naugatuck, May S-Haro1d Tuo- hey of 12 Aetna street was sem tenced to six months in jail and given a $500 fine after being found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. Tuohey secured $5 from Werner E. GustafsoH Rubber avenue merchant, police said.
 The heavy sentence was imposed police said, because Tuohey is an old offender and had four suspend ed sentences on his record. He had promised to reform but failed to do SC. He was arrested last night by Officers George Smith and Beecher Woodside at $40.
 He must post a $500 bond in case of appeal. He indicated he wished to appeal the case. Judge Claremont I. Tolles presided. This was the only case.
 There Is much talk about just who will be named to succeed Sup erintendent of Public Welfare N. Hadley Cox when his term expires in June. The appointment is ex- pected to be made at the June meeting of the board of public well fare and as the democrats with the warden voting in case of a tie, con- trol the board, democrat is ex- pected to be named.
 It is know there are several as- pirants to the position but accord ing to reports, the applicant will have to be unusually well qualified this year before being recognized by the state.
 The two members of the board of welfare whose terms expired this year are Frank W. Eaton, republi- can and Patrick Scully, democrat There had been report Mir Eaton would not be a candidate for reap pointment but when questioned to- day by the Democrat, Mir Eaton said he knew nothing about this rpDort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
ORGAN RECTAL
 HERE TONIGHT
Worcester Artist to Pre- sent Program at COn-
 gregational Church

Naugatuck, May S-Music lovers here will receive treat tonight if they attend the organ recital to be played in the Congregational Church tonight at S:15 by A Les lie Jacobs of Worcester, Mass, who wifi be assisted by Carmen More lock, contralto. This is being held in connection with observance of National Music week.
 Mir, Jacobs, in addition to his work as choral conductor, for which he is well-known through out the country; has been very successful as an organist. His play mig is marked by brilliance, clarity and warmth.
 Miss Morelock, formerlw Of New York city, has recently moved to Oxford. She is well-known in New York and also in the middle west and Canada for her work in con- cert and oratorio. On Monday evening she was soloist with the Columbia University Chorus in their Bach Handel anniversary program. Her voice is deep, rich contralto and she sings with a me understanding of the emotional content. of what she interprets.
 The varied program is one that is sure to appeal to all classes ot music lovers. Miss Morelock will sing the lovely and expressive aria Unto Thy Hands by Bach, and two fine modern settings of Shake cnnor faxfa hv inc English com . poser, Roger Quinter. MT Jacobs offerings include the brilliant Con cert Variations of Bonnet, the 'Tu Els Petra" of Mulet and. such well-known. favorites as the Lar go" by Handel, the "Humoresque" by Dvorak and 'The Swan. by Saint Saens.
 All who are interested are in- vited to attend this Music Week program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

Tomorroy: Nancy Elliot Ec;son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Attend Convention

Kenneth Rapieff, Natatuc tribe of Red Men sachem. Mahlon Sears, James Montanari, Bernard Lindahl and Louis Schiller, .Jr., are the delegates from the local lodge to the meeting of the Great Council of Connecticut. The first session was held in Meriden last night and the final one will take place to- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

Nearly Complete
 Photography for the Naugatuck high school class book has almost been completed, James Montanari photographer, announced to-day All the individual photos have been taken and amost of the group pictures. There are still a few pictures of groups to be taken however. Much of the written work has been finished, it was learned to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

at Thanksgiving dinner. he said of her: Here on my right side sits she whom (with no lessening Of affection for others to whom l cling), I love better than all the world besides-my mother"
 That December, he was stricken suddenly and died. Margaret Stew enson helped to bury him on the top of Mt. Vaea. She survived him two years, and his name was ths last her lips uttered.
 Tomorroy: Nancy Elliot Ecison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

date a week before the show, the board had been told last Thursday.
 The school superintendent will also carry out the boards orders to seek no rental charge for the hall. 1t would have cost the school about $50 before the play was put on for such charges if MT Pasho had his way, the superintendent told the board last week.
 Would Report Back
 He said if MT Pasho refused his request he would simply report back to the board at its next meet ing. The board had threatened legal action to disposses the the- ater manager if he did not comply with it's request.
 The question has arisen since the meeting as to whether or not MT Pasho would have a suit against the town in case he did refuse the demands, the lease was found il- legal, as board members who are attorneys had claimed it is, and he was dispossessed.
 Atty Henry Freeman, member Of the board, when questioned by the Democrat on this point, said MT Pasho could secure nothing by such a suit if the lease were held illegal. The person signing such a lease is required to learn of the le- gality of the lease before he signs it, he points out, and he must take fha conaenueuces if the lease is de- clared illegal later. However, if the lease were valid, the signer could sue for loss of business re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
Naugatuck Seniors Elect Edmonds Most Popular Boy
GREAT MOTHERS Margaret Isabelln Balfom SfeUenson

hIogr.phies f Is   
 
  of
  Golden Contte "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
THIRD SET OF TEETH
 BEING CUE

Hamilton, ont.-(UP) - Mrs Sarah Berry. 75, is displaying eight new teeth which she hopes will soon be joined by complete set. her third. She already has grown. two full sets of natural teeth, and expects the third set to break through the gums soon. Five of the new teeth are in the lower jaw and three in the upper.