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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Into the Last Ditch

The shameless demagoguery to which Governor Landon has descended, as his political creators demanded that he put life into the campaign, was never more clearly revealed than in his recent Chi cago speech on the budget. It was worthy of Knox himself. He will balance the budget, he says, and he twill not take four years to do it." But he will not Skimp on relief of the needy and he does not yet withdraw his fantastic promise to produce a glut of export farm prod ucts by paying "tariff-equivalent" boun- ties to farmers in the amount of billion and half to two billions a year. He does not dare to say specifically that he will cancel any one of the Roosevelt recovery enterprises. What he does say is: Any one at all familiar with what has been go- ing on could almost count on the fingers of one hand foolish experiments the gov erflinent could cut out and save at least billion dollars any time it wanted to-"
 But he didn't count them. He didn't even raise one finger. And if there was any one in the Chicago audience who felt moved to say: "All right, Governor; begin counting" his voice wasn't heard. Anyone" could "almost" count as many as five things Roosevelt has done that Landon wouldn't do; but not Landon. Is it because he is not among those who are at all familiar with what has been going on?" >, 5o
 We suspect he's given us the true ex- planation. "And there will be efficient administration of our public affairs. That is how the budget can be balanced" says Mir. Facingboth-ways Landon. Even the anti-Roosevelt Baltimore Sun is. moved to protest. That organ of refined opln- ion of Frank Kent and H. L. Mencken, having swallowed the republican candi- date, now feels a bit queasy. After first scolding Landon for his farm policy blum der, the Sun remarks sadly: Elimination of waste as budget-balancing device is delusion and, snare. MT. Landon will have to find more searching remedies than mere efficiency to reduce federal ex- penditures." ~#
 { The Sun and a growing number of other administration newspapers are getting little tired and disillusioned trying to make Governor Landons versa tilitieS add up to make candidate. But there is one point about which they needn't worry over much. MT. Landon IS on safe without cutting expenditures. It's budget without cutting expenditures. It's a promise he won't have to perform. The American people will see to that after having heard him in full. And it is prob able that he has heard whispered word from some honest student of the Federal finances who has told him that the rise in Federal revenues due to Roosevelt re- cOvety will balance the Federal budget What the remarkable Gov. Landon is really saying is: "I know the budget is about to balance. Elect me so that can takesthe credit" The rest is demagog- uery in the raw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

Under Secretary of State 0ater ambassador to Italy), while Sums ner Welles and his wife put up $2,6OO. He became assistant sec retary of state.
 Rank and File
 Nellie TaylOe nss, ex-governor of Wyoming, was an early and faithful contributor. She put up $1OO as early as February 5, 1882, and an equal amount on March 20, long before Roosevelt was nominated. Then she dumped in $20O on August 9, $500 more on September 20, and became di- rector of the mint.
 Mrs. Marion Banister put up up nothing, but happened to be the half sister of Senator Carter Glass. She became assistant treasurer of the United States. On then other hand, w. A. Julian, treasurer of the United States, and Mrs. Banister's superior, put up 5000, and has contributed about $10,O00 additional since elections. It is worth some thing to be half-sister to Sena- tor Glass.
 Some Heavy Ones
 Another heavy contributor was M. L. Benedum, of the Benedum Trees Oil company, who put up $35,000 before the 1892 election, not counting amounts he con- tributed to the Democratic State Committee in Pennsylvania. He was appointed a member of the Petroleum Board. Also he had an income tax adjustment of several million dollars pending, re- garding which the New Deal has not been too generous.
 Joseph F. Kennedy s close friend of the President, contri- buted $10,000 and lent $50,00O, served for one year as chairman of the Secufiteis- Exchange com- mission. Probably he Is one
 (Conttnued on Page 9)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Selected Poem
FRIENDS WE NEVER FORGET

(By Alice Hawthorne in the Boston Post There are friends that we never forget, There are hearts that we ever hold dear; Tho we meet with kiss in 8 moment of bliss Yet we part with sigh and a tear. Ohi we learn our first lesson of love At the home where our childhood is passed; And we never forget, tho ,.~ part with regret The friends of our youth till the last. There are friends that we never forget; Tho the seas may divide us for years, Yet we finger apart with 8 sorrowing heart, Tn an absence that only endears There are friends that we never forget, There are hearts. that we ever hold dear; Though we find but a few who are earnest and
 true,
 ohl how sweet 'tis to know them as near.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Listen, and Like It

The American radio public is probably arriving at the conclusion that these are times. that try mems souls. Let citizen tune in at almost any hour for music or other light diversion, and almost surely he VIII be greeted by the stentorian blast Of some orator or other, decrying the, works of brain itrusters or economic
 EIobably the only thing that keeps the aNel8ge listen6 erin from picking at the covers $ the fact that he can blot out tHe voices q the speakers merely by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

vegetation and the reproductive forces of nature. She, was identified by the. Romans with Venus.
 o. What does academic mean when applied to discussion? # A. Theoretcal and not expected to produce an immediate or prac- tical result. " < '
 @. What is the square foot. area of Texas? fs.
 A. It contains 7.4i275s. .O46, 400 square feet.
 @. When walking with two la dies, should gentleman walk be- tween them?
 A. No. He should take the curb side of the sidewalk, the sarae, as when walking with one lady.
 o. Did the president of the Con- federacy, Jefferson Davis, have a middle name?
 A. No.
 Q. What is the address of the National Liars Cluba$ .7 @s ! A. Burlington, Wisconsin. . o. Name the Governor of Alaska and state by whom is he appointed and the length of his term. p
 A. John w. Troy is the Cover nor. He is appointed by the Presi- dent of the United States for an indefinite term. $ If you want a copy of our book let House Plants, write The Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, 1O12 Thirteenth Street North west, Washington; D. 0. Enclose 10 cents in hostage,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

twirling dial. But if he is aggrieved over this. state of affairs, he might con- slider news item out of Stuttgart, Ger many A baker of that city has been deprived of his tradesman's license, and arrested, and will be tried on charge of sedition, because he turned off the radio during speech of Chancellor Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
General Indications
Birthdate

If born on Oct. 2s you should beware of duplicity or deception.
 Neighbors travel and relatives beneficial to you during December 1936 Writing or the study of some philosophical subject should also be helpful
 Danger-January 13, through 21, 1937
 Socially favorable January 10 through 12 1887. Deal with paper on November 6, 1886. .'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

1. Name the capital of the pro- vince of Fez, Morocco.
 ?. On what river. is the city of Macon, Ga?
 3. Who wrote "Rebecca of Sum- nybrook Farm?"
 4. How many days are in a LeaS Year? r@ @S
 5. What are gamma rays?
 6. Where is the Gobi desert?
 '. How many times did Grover Cleveland run for President? 8. Who was Jacopo Della Quer- cia?
 9. Where did Sheridan make his famous ride? &
 10. What is the name for molten rock thrown out by volcano?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
A Thought for Today

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.-ROmans 8:6.
 Every personal consideration that we allow ourselves, costs rus heavenly state. We sell the thrones of angels for short and turbulent pleas ure.-Emerson.f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Daily NE.,.~x- Bound Washington .s=sS= s z s.ss .s-= =z=z "Walks" By Big Contributors
 Balk Farley Money Raising
BY DREW PEARsON and ROBERT s. ALLl

Washington, October % = The most revealing docu- ments around Washington right now are the lists oI campaign contributions to the republican and democraQc national committees The current lists are not yet cnn,rlete will nnt be until after elections
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Horoscope
BY oCTAvINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets the daily horoscope is outlined by noted astrolOger. In addition to in- formation of general interest it outlines infOr- nation of special interest to persons born on the designated dates. .st.s sf~ %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
OCTOBER 29

Those born from April 10 through 30 are more likely than others to feel the stellar vibrations out- lined below for today.
 General Indications Morning Afternoon-Changeful. Evening-Uncertain This is day of change and uncertainty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

o. What is the smallest known feathered creature?
 A. It is believed to be the, Nell 1isuga mirima, 8 species of hume ming bird native In tropical Amer ica. An adult of this species hardly more than two inches long and weighs less than two grains ol 1-219th of an ounce. Stripped o! its feathers one of these birds would be no larger than an ordinary bumblebee. Though the smallest of all birds it is the swiftest in flight, its speed through the air defyir1g the human eye to follow.
 @. Who was Aphrodite?
 A. The Greek goddess of love and beauty, and of life as expressive of the cosrnic power of love, probably originally an Oriental goddess ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, ''He seldom Orseyers went to the theater"; leave out "or ever."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29
 Test Y Q u r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

@. What is the address of the
 National Liars Clubas 9 8sFa : A. Burlington, Wisconsin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-29

1. America shall Dc self-c0Hi- Itained and self-sustained no fCr;
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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19

Campbell has been in the garage business
here for several years, He opened . furni-
turne business last year and will continue
with It.
electrocuted when he grasped two high ten.
sion wires to make clearance for . small
house house he he, was ss,s no win ,. ,mss s ssssh 81 s = S9f,
charged wires which he was not qualified to
handle"
| GREAT ~FALLS-Frank Holman has been
elected president Of the Great Falls Mill and
eissssa seis T enaGa ss,si o Ssae prs sa.asss:
CLARK. financial secretary: Sam Chamber
lain, treasurer: Peter Marshall. conductor.
and Louis Booth. warden.
each containing 80 pounds Of poison bait
for grasshoprer eradication. are ready for
distribution from the county mixing plant for
use in Yellowstone county. County Agent
R. B. Mckee stated q few days ago. A bait
mixing plant at Ballantine has distributed
nearly 1000 sacks, he estimated.
BONNER-The Bonner lumber plant, one
Of the largest inland sawmills in the country.
is celebrating so years Of operation, believed
to be an American record for operation Of q
mill at one location. Fred Thibodeau. trim
mer carriage operator, and Clifford La Forge,
engineer. have been with the mill since it
started operations in 1886.
BILLINGS-The Crow and Northern Chey-
enne Indian reservations have been allotted
SIS. 900 and $4,000 to purchase poison and
materials to combat a Mormon cricket in
vasion in this area. Tom G. White. .produc-
ton co-ordinating officer Of the Indian emer-
gency conservation work. said the insects
were being destroyed as rapidly as possible.
ANACoNDA-"Betsey," a baby moose saved
from drowning in Wise river by a Butte
fisherman, has been given a home by A. @.
Stubblefield, in charge of the state fish
hatchery at Washoe Park. Mrs. Stubblefield
feeds 'Betsey' three or four quarts Of milk
a day from a bottle. The calf, two weeks old.
weighs IS pounds.
BUTTE-Mrs. Winnifred D. Toussaint Of
Jersey City, N. J., national president Of the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars auxiliary, told a
gathering of Butte women she believes wives
Of former service men will play q large part
in the spending Of bonus payments. with
this influence she said, you can be sure
that in nearly every instance the money will
be spent on homes and necessities"
MILES CITY-Helder Tom. Mizpah district
rancher, has collected bounty on a coyu'e he
killed without the aid Of modern ingenuity.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19

DOC" FLYNN A TRICKSTER
The Late w. ]. DOC" Flynn knew
all the tricks of the fight game.
There wasn't a fast" one that Doc
Sidnt employ sometime or other,
either as q boxer, manager, or sec.
Ond. Doc was a clever boxer, but
staying in condition was his buga-
boo. Many a time he entered n
ring in poor shape, depending upon
his cleverness and quick thinking
to get him by.
Before his Butte days, about 80 years
ago, Doc was a champion swimmer
and diver of the Olympic club at san
Francisco. His aquatic flnesse helpeo
him in the ring. In a boxing match, IL
he was getting the worst OF II, ne
would execute a nifty swan dive 10 the
floor, take a nine count, b 10 ms
feet, beg his opponent not to hit MN
as he would quit in a minute, and then
without warning, would let loose a hay
maker and listen to his opponent get
counted out. ~
Playing 'possum was an art With
Flynn. His swan dive was beautiful 10
behold in a prize ring. Also DOC.
would call his opponents attention 10
a broken shoe lace, a girl in the audi
ence, or would tell him that his trunks
we're slipping, and then Flynn would
slip in a sleep producer.
Won With His Head
One time Flynn was fighting a
%youngster at Gregson. DOC" had the
kids nose bleeding from the first
round and it vas an easy target 70
reach. The kid was tough and could
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19
State Relief Cost
Is Lower for Nav

The Montana relief commission spent
500, 048.10 in May, the commission re-
port, filed recently, shows. Relief costs
in April were $133, ISL .66.
The report showed a drop in admin
istrative expense from 81, 083.6 S in April
to $42.40 last month.
Federal funds used were $50, 1874. 03
for voucher checks. Payroll checks
in voucher checks were written on
state relief funds.
On deposit is a fund of 1856 ,25O. 10.
the commission statement revealed, OF
this sum-, $ll6y607.00 represents federal
ALLEGATIONS, while $239,642.33 Is state
relief money.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19
ORATOR JERRY MCCARTHY

Another lad who knew all the ring
answers was Jerry Mccarthy, the Walk
erville pet. Jerry fought here in the
early l9OO's, later promoted bouts. acted
as manager of fighters, conducted ath-
letic clubs, etc. Jerry is u on the
coast noW. For a time he had Jack
Dempsey'S gymnasium at Los Angeles
when Jack was the champ" Jerry Is
still mixed up with boxing and for that
matter always will have a finger in
someone's ring pie.
Jerry was clever in and out OF the
ring. He could fox" the smartest in the
business. Jerry could talk, and loved
to address fight crowds. One night he
talked too much and didn't fight
enough. He tells the story on himself.
In 1905 he was matched to tight
Stanley Ketchel at Great Falls. STAN
quite reached the pinnacle. Cold wealth.
er kept the fans away, there being less
than 100 in the house. Jerry asked the
promoter if he could address the crowd
and pass the hat, otherwise he wouldn't
60 on for the paltry bit that would be
left for him. He was to get 80 percent
of the gate. He wa told to go on with
the oratory.. Jerry explained to the
crowd that there wasn't enough money
in the house to make it worth his
while. He informed the customers that
he would pass the hat and if they came
through with sufficient jack he would
proceed to flatten the ham" who was
to oppose him. He explained that he
would put on 4 good show. guarantee
ing to knock out Ketchel, the ham.
Called Turn on Ketchel
Enough money was collected to sat-
isfy Jerry. He kept all he collected. His
speech didn't make a hit with Ketchel,
who was mad as a March hare a. the
dirty" cracks were hurled through the
Mccarthy loud-speaking apparatus.
Ketch gave Jerry a trimming, as neat
and workmanlike a shellacking as any
boxer ever had to take. Ketch would
knock Jerry down, but refused to knock
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19

take it. Doc wore himself out punch
ing the kid, who could hit, too, and
Flynn saw that something fast" had
to be pulled if he was going to get
away with this fight. They were in a
boys back was to his own corner.
Doc" told the kid that his chief sec
ond was ready to throw in the towel.
Instantly the youngster turned his head
to see, and as he did, Flynn let loose
with a blow that landed flush OF the
kids jaw-and down he went for the
count. Doc told his friends that he
had a close call in that fight, remark
ing that IF it wasn't for my quick
thinking that bozo Doc" Flynn would
have lost a fight"
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19

The Chinese child receives a milk
name when born, a school name when
he enters college, a life when he enters
life, and q nickname when he merits Il.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-06-19

When Tom was riding a horse on the range,
he sighted the coyote. He dismounted, armed
himself with rocks the size Of hen esgs, then
horse overlook the coyote and Tom hlrlso
his ammunition. The first rock, he said,
snapped the backbone Of the coyote.
Evening star., 1936-12-31
Assuring the Future
Comfort of Dependents
Important Resolution
Necessary to Believe in Preparedness
for the Good of Those
We Love.
BY BETSY CASWELL.

YEAR EVE again
II It is a time-and perhaps that Is why we
have made Of occasion TOR reVery ao
frightened anos Oh
Ike believe and pretend bit scared by the TACT
recall bearing
Evening star., 1936-12-31

a
Eet crochet pattern
The center
ast then rather wide around Of
wide When the piece is finished 1s inches
pattern envelope illustrated
directions with diagrams aid crochet hook
and what material and much will need
postage
Evening star., 1936-12-31

farewell; we welcome the dawn OF
the coming year with screams OF Joy
and blasts Of trumpets to drown the
seriousness Of the moment.
It is lust as we'll. Morbid brooding
over the fight of time has never
helped any one. Much better to
whistle in the dark. and not turn
our heads to see the "fearsome f1end
that behind doth tread" Happiness
and gayety are called for, and the
hope that springs eternal.
RUT there is one point that is SO
~ important that it must be con-
sidered by every man or woman VINO
stands at the head of family. It
isn't necessarily pleasant. and there
fore it should be taken care OF as
quickly and as efficiently as possible,
so that it may be safely forgotten
once more, and the happier thoughts
and deeds resumed. 1t lies IN pro-
viding for dependents in event OF
tragedy involving the loss OF the
breadwinner.
Whatever scheme you choose to fol-
low is, naturally, your own business.
But the main thing is-don't put on
arranging it. If it is to be insurance
start taking out policies at once;
If it lies in tangible property, make
sure that all is in order and UNDER
stood thoroughly by some one beside
yourself. So much misery could have
been avoided in this world If only the
head of the family had left his or
her affairs in clear, comprehensive
shape, with directions in the possess
sion Of reliable person as to where
all details, ETC., may be found. Lock-
boxes in banks, copies of documents
left with lawyers-all tend to speed
the machinery of the law that. Will
enable your dear ones to be comfor.
table and cared for.
I think it is such a pity that peo-
pie are so apt to shy" at the notion
of making will, or taking out life in
surance, or in arranging an annuity.
Many of them seem to feel that by
directly facing the fact of the future
they bring it all the closer. am
superstitious enough to think just the
opposite-it is usually upon the un-
prepared that the blow falls soonest!
And think of the peace of mind that
one may enjoy when one is secure
in. the knowledge that dear ones are
provided for and that matters will be
taken care of for them swiftly and
easily at any time.
* 4
MAYBE you think I'm gloomy
A'A Gussie' Perhaps I am. But I
also am a great believer in locking
the stable before the horse is stolen.
One can sleep so much better!
We live swift, dangerous life these
days, for all our comforts and me-
chanical wonders. Cars are faster
than ever; so are railroads. Fire on
the high seas claims its toll in spite
of modern constructions; homes burn
with hideous frequency. Planes are
carrying more passengers than they
have hitherto, and though the records
for safety are excellent they still
take their toll along with the other
means of transportation. Medical SCI
ence unfolds more curative wonders
every day-but lives still continue to
slip between doctors skilled fingers.
We are lots better off than the gen.
erations before us in many ways. but
we haven't succeeded in becoming any
more immortal! The very best that
we can do is to assure ourselves that
the future is taken care Of to the
can really relax and enjoy ourselves.
Make this the top item on your list
of New Year resolutions!
Evening star., 1936-12-31
Beauty Tip
For Festive
Occasions
Be Glamorous and
Gay for Holiday
Event.
BY ELSIE PIERCE.

Stay on the conservative side for
your wedding day. but adopt all
the glamorous. new tricks you know
and as many new ones as you can
quickly summon for gay holiday par
ties.
This year, more than many sea-
son, glamour and elegance are run
ming rampant. Wear flowers in your
hair, fresh flowers, and a brand-new
hair dress, one that is so radically
different that it will admit quite
frankly, "Yes, I've changed lots,
haven't -"
Wear rich velvet, heavy brocade.
silky damasks, rustling taffetas. And
top your evening gown with jewels,
bracelets at your wrists, rings on
your fingers, q pearl choker at your
throat or jeweled clips. But make
sure that the jewels don't outshine the
skin they touch.
Change your nail polish and for
the one evening at least leave the
conservative side. If one of the new
mauve casts harmonic with your
own and your costumes coloring, by
all means try it.
Speaking Of harmony, make sure
that your makeup is perfection it.
self. The time when you want most
to look your best is holiday party
time. And your makeup has much to
do with the final picture
do hope a thoughtful some one
presented you with a makeup har-
mony kit containing the makeup
essentials in colors to harmonize with
your favorite costume. If not, do treat
yourself to one Immediately. It will
do things to your morale as we'll as
your costume and your face. Wear
shadow on your lids, mascara on your
lashes, use two powders instead of
one.
Don't forget your hands and arms:
they should be part of your glamour
campaign. They deserve the same
kind treatment you give your face, and
after soothing and softening you
should treat them to a makeup, too,
consisting of q not-too-white whiten.
ing. There are any number Of per.
fectly heavenly preparations that do
everything but rub OF on your es-
cort's coat.
Now straighten up, for all that re-
gal splendor calls for regal grace and
carriage. Fortified with all the CLAM
our tricks you can summon. you should
have . grand time.
(Copyright, 1850