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Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
THE CHANCE FOR pEEELOPMENr

What chance do people get in a
community like Milford. or Della
ware, for their own personal de-
velOpment? The way that question
is answered helps settle the ques-
tion whether a person should live
in a community or not.
II person moves to some great
city, he is usually swallowed up i'm
the mass Of congested population.
He gets little chance to show what
he can do. He is not usually known
by many people. But in a communi-
ty like Milford there is every chance
for him to develop any talents he
may have, in business or in other
aelds Of activity. II he has ability,
people will recognize it and give
him a chance to do things.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
THE PHILOSOPHY OF FISHING

What sentiment is it that draws
millions of men each spring out to
the trout brooks and the fishing
lakes? Why do they long to pur-
sue those speckled and finny beau
ties that lie under the mysterious
surfaces OF waters?
Many of our Presidents have been
noted fishermen. President ROose-
welt has just enjoyed this great
sport. Presidents Hoover. Coolidge.
and Harding liked to fish, and many
OF their predecessors did so. Many
clergymen and authors have been
noted fishermen. Somehow the
sport seems to appeal to the philos-
optical and executive temperament.
And then again many men of idle
aud indolent habits arc apt to en-
joy fishing, and sometimes do quite
we'll at is. What makes it attractive
to both ends of the social scale?
HGiE 10 ouAHetHiuS III uldH that
enjoys contending with the forces
of nature. and persuading or COM
pelling them to do his will He likes
to fish, because he enjoys matching
his skill and experience with that
strange and mysterious force which
we call animal instinct.
That animal instinct is often su-
periOr to human knowledge. so that
many fishermen return with an
empty basket That astute sense
was too much for the human intel
ligence. One might be very smart
man in the marts of trade, but he
no match for that strange and mys-
terious something that impels the
actions of these mysterious crea- !
lures.
So man will always pursue the /
finney things of the lake and river. /
He finds rest and refreshment there.
Even if he does not bring home
much valuable food. when he re-
turns to work the harness feels a
lot better.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
DUST no Dust

The solemn words Of the burial
service. Earth to earth, ashes to
ashes, dust to dust" are used to ex-
press the final return of the human
body to its low place among the ele-
ments of the ground. The country
has seen another expression of that
thought within the past few days,
in the transference of vast Quanti-
ties Of pOwdery soil from the rich
farms Of the middle west. to the
wide spaces Of the earth. Literally,
this also has been a case Of earth
to earth and dust to dust"
The process of wearing out our
soil by water erosion and dust
storms, is one of the most destruc-
tive forces to which our country is
exposed. 1t is estimated to cause
an annual loss to the country Of
S40O,OO0.0OO. The fields have been
pouring their fertility into the rivers,
and wind. storms have scattered it
over the face of the earth.
Eventually the fertility of our
country and most other parts of the
world will be ruined. unless this
rich soil, havily laden with valuable
elements, can be kept where it be-
longs. Will man eventually perish
from the earth. because the soil is
deprived of its life giving power?
Probably science will always be
Ible to feed the human race. by the |
light use of the chemical elements
which the body needs. But there
viii be a tremendous change in hu-
nan life and economic conditions. If
hemical feeding has to take the
lace of our present consumption of
rdinary animal and vegetable sub
tances.
1t must become one of the func-
ions of government. to prevent soil
eterioration through wind and rain
o far as it can. Preservation OF
he forests is one remedial measure
nat will help in various ways.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
MODERN FEYMANsHiP

Praise for modern penmanshil
was expressed at the recent meet
ing of the National Association o
Penmanship Teachers and Superyis
ors. These authorities apparently
feel that the handwriting produced
by the school pupils Of today is much
superior to what was produced q
years ago.
It seems probable that this is true
at least of the young people who are
working in stores and business Of
fees. They have usually had train
ing in business courses, and It is not
common to find slOvenly aud slip
shod writing among them. Their
writing usually has both neatness
and style. They have learned that
a good leglble handwriting is almost
as necessary in their occupation as
neat clothing and a clean face.
Not so much could be said for
many of the college students, whose
letters are scrawly and slOyenly.
These ambitious youths probably
conceive of themselves as future
executives. and think they will be
able to dictate their letters to
pretty stenOgrapher. so it makes no
particular difference if they don't
learn to write we'll. Such ones often
remark that most famous people
write in a very illegible way, so that
bad penmanship is no bar to ambi-
tiOn.
But a business manager will not
be impressed by a letter that looks
like hen tracks. He will ask il the
youth who is so careless about his
letters. will not be equally careless
about money and system.
It is not so necessary that any !
Dne should write fast. because the |
great bulk OF writing is done now
On tipping machines. When a per-
son writes a good clear round hand .
which you can read like print, his |
mind is also likely to work clearly. 4
and perform its functions with few
errors and wasted motions.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
WHEN YOUR NERVES CRACK

Nervous breakdowns in middle life
may be beneficial, says Or. Freeman
Of George Washington University,
since they warn the victim to live
more slowly. and thus ward Of de-
fects that threaten to shorten his
life. But when some folks get sick,
they remind us of the old verse that
ran:
When the devil was sick. the devil
a monk would be,
When the devil got we'll, the devil
monk was he.
Some folks make all kinds of resO-
lutions of the good care they. will
give themselves if they can only get
well. Then when they get well, they
forget these noble resolutions. But
others, as the good doctor intimates.
head the warning that nature gave
them by such an experience. and
stop the wastes and dissipations that
threatened to end their careers at
a too early date.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
HONE TOWN PATRIOTISM

Patriotism is acclaimed. as one OF
the nOblest traits of humanity. We
need home town patriotism as we'll
as the national sentiment. If patriot
ism expends itself simply on enthu-
siasm for the nation. but does not
feel equal affection and desire to
benefit our home town, it is too lin
tied a thing.
Let us have a home town patriot
ism that shall be just as warm and
ardent as our feeling for our nation.
We should have real affection tor
the community which gives us our
home and makes it possible to earn
living and educate our children.
We should, make the same sacrifices
for it that we make for our country.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

WE HEAR MUCH about security.
The nations demand security against
possible foes. The government is
trying TO produce security for the
unemployed. aged people, etc. Our
home towns also need security.
They get knocked around in the COM
petitions of trade. unless their in
terests are watched over and pro-
tected.
One of the most important forces
working to protect the home town
is the local newspaper. II some de-
velOpment occurs that threatens
the home community, the local
paper points out the peril, and agi-
tates the question until people see
the need Of action. Il helps organ.
ize movements that defend. the home
town. When you have a good and
we'll supported local newspaper. you
have very powerful force working
to protect the community.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
BIG NAVY APPROPRIATION

Congress has begun consideration
Of a bill apprOpriating S46O.OOO.OOO
for the navy, the biggest sum asked
for that purpose for Is years. War
clouds hanging over Europe have
led to the request for this great
sum,
Opinions differ whether we need
any such amount. But the world
can be sure that the United. States
wants no trouble with anybody. It
will not use big navy to boss the
world. or swagger around the globe
and tell other nations what they
must do. But in a world where the
nations depend on force rather than
friendship to keep the peace. it is
necessary TO be pretty well armed.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
EXPERIMENT N SCHOOL WORK

LAL LAAMLN a M RNAAUUA WYNN
An important experiment in
school work is to be made beginning
next fall. when $50 colleges take in
1000 students without having had
the usual required examinations.
They will be admitted because they
have been prepared for college ac-
cording to certain ideas of the pro
gressive" type. The education they
have received is supposed to be
specially selected to fit their own
personal abilities. 1t is claimed
that young people so educated will
make a superior showing.
American education has some-
times been compared to grinding
products through a mill. in which
all kinds of raw materials are run
through about the same machines.
and the product is supposed to come
out uniform. It is claimed you can
not thus run the minds OF young
people through any uniform mill.
that they are all different, and re-
quire different treatment.
1t would be very fine. If every
school pupil could be assigned to
just the right work he personally
needs. But the average school
teacher with a room full of 40 pu-
pills. can not pay very much per-
sonal attention to each individual
one. A school may have points OF
likeness to military company, in
which all must act as a unit to come
sxtent. if they are to win victories.
If students are given freedom to
'ick studies in which they feel a per-
onal interest and aptitude, it is to |
'e feared that many would pick all |
he easy studies. and drop all the |
lard ones. Which wouldn't help in
the high hills of life.
But it is very desirable to pay as
much attention as possible to chill
ren's own personal needs. The boy
'hose mind is on machines and
arms. for instance. should not be
Drced to study Latin and ancient
terature. So far as we can. every
hild should have lessons teaching
i'm the things that particular one
lOst needs to know.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
AMERICAN FREEDOM

Senator BOrah of Idaho spoke
strongly to the American Society of
Newspaper Editors against govern
ment encroachment on the rights of
citizens, and he warned against
legislation intended. to curb Com
munism and Fascism He felt that
in countries where Communism and
Fascism prevail these systems
could not last if the right of free
discussion was allowed.
The old idea that the business of
the government was simply to pro-
vide for national defense. repress
crime. and maintain order would be
considered Out-of-date now. But
the people must be permitted the
right of free discussion. or great
abuses will gain the upper hand.
If adverse comment by news
papers and public speakers was sup
pressed. a great deal of dishonesty
would be tolerated. and the rights of
many folks would be trampled upon. |
no matter which political party was
in power.
Ihls is supposed to be a govern
ment "of the people. for the people.
and by the people" All public Of
hcials claim their acts are for the
benefit of the people But the peo-
pie know in their hearts whether
they are benefited or not by these
acts The government is not really
by the people" until the people
have the right to tell their experi-
erces. and say whether the govern
ment is helping or hurting them.
Every newspaper. from the great
metropolitan daily down to the lit
tie cross roads weekly, is an agency
through which the voice Of America
must have the right to speak. Every
little debating society. club, loafing
place or home. where people talk
about their affairs. is a safeguard
for the public welfare. II wrong
things are done. these centers of
discussion reveal the truth, and the
government is forced to listen to this
voice.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
AROUND THE TALKING TABLE

A notable gathering of statesmen
and experts assembled a few days
ago at Stresa. Italy. to discuss how
peace can be maintained in Europe.
This is one more of these endless
conferences. most of which never
get anywhere. They might remind
one Of the remark Calvin Coolidge
is said to have made. when someone
complained that Congress argued
and debated but did not accomplish
the results it should. "Cal" remark
ed. that anyway. when they were
talking, they weren't spending the
money"
So when the European powers are
talking over the council table. their
armies aren't trying to kill each
other. Which is something to be
thankful for.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
Y0rTH,S RESTLESSNESS

The complaint is frequently made
that boys and girls are restless in
their home environment, and they
want to get out and see the world
and take part in its activities. This
feverish urge accounts for hundreds
of thousands of young wanderers
who have been looking around for
work.
One way to cure that restlessness,
is to give the boys and girls a little
chance to travel. In many states
they do something on that line by
organizing parties Of school students
to visit the national capital. LOCAL.
ties too far from Washington organ
ize student excursions to other ia
nous places. Give the boys and
girls a chance to earn some money
so they can get the funds for these
trips. and they will settle down to
their home tasks with more content
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
THE HOME PLACES STORY

The appearance of your home
place tells a story. of the kind of
people who live in it. 1t tells wheth-
er these folks are neat and careful.
or careless and disorderly. 1t gives
some idea whether they have cul-
ture and education. or whether they
are Indifferent about these things
l; tells whether they are industrious
and energetic. or naturally indolent.
T. tells whether they feel a desire
to cooperate with the community.
or prefer to play a lone hand.
1t may seem to take considerable
effort to maintain a nice looking
home place. If people are unable
TO work on it themselves. it may
cost a little money. But it pays
abundantly. by giving a favorable
impression to the world.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03
RETAIL DEALERS ORGANIzE

A movement has been started to
organize the retail dealers of the
country into a national association.
with headquarters at Washington.
It is hoped. that 100000 retail deal
ers will join, to represent the inau-
ence Of what is called the country's
third largest industry.
The retail dealer comes close
home to the life of the people. He
understands that life more intimate
ly in many respects than anyone
else. He knows what the house.
wives are saying in their kitchens,
and the mechanics, farmers, and
business men on their jobs. The
powers Of the nation should listen
70 the combined report OF these mil
zion listening posts. '''f
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

The Rewspaper world might be
compared to the thermometer which
the nurse inserts in your mouth to
get your temperature. and show
whether you are getting worse or
better. You can measure the rise
and fall Of trade by the advertising
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

columns Of newspapers. When ad-
yertising drops, business drops,
When advertising gains, business
gains. Not merely are these reports
from this convention encouraging,
but they give every business concern
"a suggestion how 1t can increase its
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

AN ARTICLE may look finer when
seen in some distant store. but 1t
doesn't look any better on that ae-
count when you get II home and
start using il. '''''r
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

own trade. Many a man has made
money in hard times BY pushing his
own business by publicity.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

Even Butter will not pick ap
strange OdOrs In a COOlerat0F. Cow
ering dishes or wrapping food Is no
longer necessary.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-03

IT'S FINE TO PRESENT a good
looking store window, but the money
spent on advertising in the weekly
caaper reaches many times more
pple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Second Thought In Philippines

Having gained virtual independence, and with absolute independence coming in 10 years, realizing the dreams and struggles of generation, many Filipinos are afraid they won't like it, and are turning again to cling to Uncle San's coattaiIs. This is the remarkable Situa- tion set forth by Roy Howard, head of the Scripps-Howard newspapers, after a months tour of the islands
 It is not represented as the sentiment of the masses, who have little under standing of international conditions. In- dependence has been preached to them so long that they cling to the idea. But the professional and business classes, Howard reports, are overwhelming in favor of sticking as closely as possible to the United States.
 It is mainly the new Asiatic situation which has changed their attitude. They believe Japan's imperial designs include the Philippine Islands, and they prefer American allegiance to Japanese rule, says Howard. They would like to main- tain the present status, which is much like that of British dominions like Can ada The latter is linked to the mother country by little more than sentiment and, for official purposes, governor general representing the Crown. And if the United States really turns the Fili- pinos loose in a decade, Howard declares, they may seek protection under the Brit ish flag as the next best choice.
 This amazing about-face, if clearly demonstrated, will bring glow of satis- faction to American hearts, helping to repay much expense and trouble. It is pleasant to win the love of an adopted child But the matter will require care full consideration. Americans, too, dislike the looks of things in eastern Asia and want to keep clear of complications there. And the Philippines themselves are 8 serious complication, directly and indi- rectly. We shall all know more about that few years hence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

co-author of the AAA act, cups one hand behind large ear. Mordecai Ezekiel, economist of the agriculture department, fcr- gets that he has been standing on his feet for one hour. News men shoot their messages faster through pneumatic tubes.
 But the chief actors appear blase and bored. Roberts, ct the right, leans forward to whisper to Justice Butler, his neighbcr. Next to him, McReynolds let's his eyes close and his head drop forward. Justice Sutherland pulls his little beard, scratches his cheek, probes his ear with a finger.
 Solicitor Reed talks on.
 Suddenly McReynolds snaps to life as if from a deep sleep. But the question that he shoots at Reed indicates he was not doSing. Butler shoots another question. Then Sutherland, then Brandeis.
 The nine justices have come
 to life. At last they have reach-
 cd their climax. Questioning
 and argument continue that af-
 ternocn and part of the next
 day, but the final fate of the
 AAA will not be learned until
 about the first week fin January.
 Justices Stone and Roberts are the only members of the court who attend the theater. But there Is no doubt about it they all appreciate drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

We'll, one more fault must be checked up against the Legislature in it's com- pilation of our liquor laws. It seems now that no provision was made for returning liquor permit money to about 5000 per- sons in the state. And as result they won't be authorized to collect anything owed them until the Legislature of 1888 has had a chance to pass an act. The reason why there must be refund is that a clause in the revised liquor act of 1885 provided for such a contingency in the event that the new laws invalidated ex- isting liquor permits before they had ex- pired It did this in many cases, but unfortunately for those who hoped to collect something, they will be denied the opportunity for another year or more. And further complication is the fact that when the state does pay off, it may have to ask cities and towns to help out, as permit money is allocated to towns where pernaittees operate. Quite a mix-up!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

date be deferred in 1886. but It's cOst win be lowered.
 Living costs are always heavy around the first of January with Christmas bills and the like to be taken care of. It was certainly wise move to shift the registra- tion date and we feel sure that Connec- ticut will note an upturn in its revenue as result. Our only hope is that this in- crease will be so marked and result in such an increase in gas taxes that the state may see it's way clear to remove that extra cent gas tax it put on to cover up any loss in revenue from decreased registrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Somebody Solves It

Perhaps the greatest enigma of the modern age, so far as Waterbury is con- cerned, is the status of the Mutual Aid in the eyes of the federal government. Had not Waterbury businessmen rallied to the support of this organization, one of the finest in the country, it would, of course, have been a complete failure. But by it's very nature it was destined to succeed from the very beginning. All nature abhors vacuum so science tells use. Well, all human nature must abhor a depression and it's after effects, for cer- tainly those fortunate ones of this city did everything in their power to keep the wolf away from the door Of the less fortunate.
 And now after five years of caring for hundreds and hundreds of persons, feed- ingf, clothing, and employing them, the Mutual Aid is about to retire into opScur- ity. Perhaps it fill be forgotten in five years as better times roll over us and engllf us in another wild mania of rlotous living. Perhaps we have been sobered Dy the past few years and will regard varlly all such periods of lavish display of wealth and power. But it is safe to say that the Mutual Aid will be forgotten by all save few.
 Righ now, however, we cannot forget It nor overlook it. When it ceases to be on January l, there will be still several hun- dred persons to be taken care of. They will naturally gravitate to the city ana the Department of Public Welfare will pe entrusted with the burden of their sup port. It is a burden that the city is not yet ready to assume, lnasmuch as so many other things remain to be done by the administration before acting as par ent to hundreds of unemployed. It would be imagined that the WPA could absorb the remaining unemployed.
 That's where our reference to an enig- ma comes in. The Mutual Aid has never been recognized by the federal govern ment as public relief agency. Officials have argued themselves blue in the face over it. We have been penalized in many ways because officially at Washington the city was not credited with the thous- ands that actually were on relief in this city. And persons remaining on Mutual Aid cannot be transferred to WPA be- cause they are not public relief cases. The government by such ruling defeats the very purpose toward which it is work ing, namely, removal of all unemployed from public relief But what to do about it. An appeal has been made to our U. s. senators. We trust that they can make the proper overtures which will let those who have the say in Washington realize what their restrictions can do in individ- ual cases that are not treated on merits, but which are simplified classified and put away in steel cabinet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Question Box

O. How should 3 communities ton to the Emperor of Ethiopia be addressed?
 A. His Imperial Majesty, Halle Selassi I, Emperor of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
 o. What is the lifetime batting average of Babe Ruth through 1884?
 A. It is .348.
 o. What role did John Howard play in Annapolis Farewell?"
 A. Duncan Haley" brother of Morton Click Haley" (Tom Brown).
 @. In what pictures has the late Will Rogers appeared since 1881?
 A. Business, and Pleasure" Down to Earth" Too Busy to Work" "State Rair," "Dr. Bull" MT. Skitch," David . Harum," Handy Andy" Judge Priest"