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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17
Enjoy Christmas Party.

Another enjoyable party Of the week
was that given Monday night by the
pask noble grands Of the Medora Re-
bekah lodoge, with their husbands as
guests. The party was held in Odd
Fellow hall and pinochle was played
It was also Christmas party with a
beautifully decorated tree, and with
small trees ON the tables at the serving
Of lunch. Little Sister gifts were pre-
sented to the ladies, and the husbands
were remembered with gifts. At the
card games, Mrs. Minnie Walker anc
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17
Will Raze Old Building.

A number of company officials ar
rived last Saturday to investigate the
explosion and decide what 10 do. They
were w. j. Mandley, from the general
office, Albany, Ore; M. NJ Rawlings,
auditor, Kalispell; Merle Ebbe, from
Standpoint, Ida, and H. M. Edmonds,
manager at Kalispell. 1t was decided
by these men that the old building was
SO badly wrecked that is should be
torn down at once. This will be done,
says Manager Driear. Just what will
be done for building has not yet been
decided The company has moved into
the old bank quarters of the First Ma.
tional Bank building and will occupy
that room as an office Mr.. Driear
says a new building may be built in
the spring but plans in that respect are
indefinite at present.
The company requests the coopera-
ton Of the public in the work necessary
following the explosion.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17

The Catholic ladies will give another
of their popular food sales at the Var-
ETY. Grocery Saturday afternoon, the
18th. Ii.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17
Rexford News
Thursday Night Card Club

AHuisudy Nignt lard (fub
Mrs. Gene Gaertner was hostess to
the Thursday Night Card club Deem
Der 10.
A dainty lunch, suggestive of Christ
mas, was served at the conclusion of
the games.
Mrs. Carl West held high score and
Mrs. Z. E. Madden low.
The Church of God Ladies' Aid en-
| loyed party at the VIM Parcel home
Thursday evening.
Gene Gaetner, Jr., entertained sew
eral of his young friends at party at
his home Friday evening, the occasion
being his birthday.
Rev. Marsh of Eureka held services
in the Baptist Community church Sun
day morning
AFs-Morse Anderson and daughter
Mia of Spokane spent the weekend
visiting with Mr.. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Shanahan re-
turned from Kalispell the last of the
week. They attended the j. c. Shana-
han funeral.
Conrad Webber went to Whitefish
Thursday evening.
Mrs. ]. L. Jones and Patsy Donegan
were Whitefish visitors the last of the
week.
w. c. Fewkes, Jess Sweet and Mrs
Ed Dossow attended the j c. Shana-
han funeral last Wednesday in Kali
ispell
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Stevens went to
Omaha, Nebr., last week to deliver
truck load of Christmas trees.
MIR. and Mrs Chester Howe were
callers in Whitefish for few days last
week
: The school children will take part in
a Christmas program to be given at the
school house Friday evening. AftSr
the program a dance will be given to
defray expenses for buying nuts and
candy for the children
Mrs ]. c. Shanahan of Whitefish
was a caller here for a few hours Sat-
urday afternoon.
Q. G. johnson and daughter Betty,
who now live in Kalispell, were callers
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Powell and son
Keith were in Spokane for few days
the fore part of the week.
Cleo Ingram Of Gateway spent sew
eral days here this week.
Rand the Weetevw NNu, s~e + tu~rtc
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17

All customers paying their bills on
December 10th by check please notify
the Mountain States Power company
IT.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17

Read the Western News lor Lincoln
County News
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17

A. l.. Morris captured high score prizes,
while low score distinction fell to Mrs.
Linnie Pitcher and Tom Brindley.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-17

Judge ]. E. lockwood will be in Lib
by tomorrow to hold session of dis
trict court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Continued indications of good times in Waterbury are seen in the August report of the Chamber of Commerce. All of our old traditions about an election year being an "off-year" for business are completely shattered. This is true not merely in Waterbury, but all over the country. Never in an election year before has the nation experienced such continued increase in business activities. It is not a mere flash in the pan either, produced by artificial means. It is simply a return to normalcy, something that our republican brethren claim can't actually happen unless they have finger in the pie down at Washington. However, in August employment figures locally scared 560 higher than they were in July. Over the same period in 1885 this repre- sents a gain of over 2,000. Will some dis interested observer kindly give an expla- nation of this, so that there can be no excuse for politics?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Conquered Horn Angle

Another baffling problem has been solved. Mathematician attending liar ward University's very highbrow Tercen- tenary Conference on Arts and Sciences have heard a fellow scientist explain how to measure the horn angle, an enigma for 2,500 years The horn angle is that formed when two or more curved lines branch out of common stem, thus forn- ing the shape of horn. The Greeks decided 1t had zero values and could neither be measured nor bisected. New ton and nathematicians through the centuries have looked into the matter and agreed with the Greeks.
 Now, pr. Edward Kasner, research professor of mathematics at Columbia University, has found way not only to measure the angle but to cut 1t up. And what is more, he has found that the parts, when added together, make sum generally much greater than the whole.
 This might sound like good news to youngsters studying geometry, who often
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Records Go Down

When Connecticut motorists make up their minds about something, they don't do it by halves. That's probably why in the year ended June 30, 1886, gasoline consumption for this state reached new high figures. And naturally when there is a tremendous amount of gasoline con- stunned in this state, the treasury is enriched, because Connecticut like all other states taxes the sale of gasoline and only year ago raised the ante on the gasoline tax one cent. All in all this means of producing revenue is about the most profitable discovered of recent years
 There is no wonder now about how the state could lower the cost of registering motor vehicles. Any loss through this course of revenue is more than made up through the gas taxes which would have shown rise, even if the additional cent taxation had not become effective prior to June 30, 1886. That increase, you may remember, did not go into effect until October 1, 1885. The drop in registration fees became effective after the first of this year, the renewal date being changed and everybody getting an extra month or so on their 1885 license plates.
 Legislators, it is sure, will keep their eyes on the gasoline tax as a means of financing many state projects in the years to come. But so long as there are enemies of any such proposal we don't think that the gasoline taxes will be di- verted to other uses than those of the state highway and motor vehicle depart ments. There have been attempts in the past to divert such funds, but so far all have failed. Personally we don't see why motorists should have to pay for other state work. Once the taxes pass the point of meeting all expenses and expansion, they should be reduced to the breaking even figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Death Stalks the Front Page

This was sad week in many widely separated parts of the United States. Death was present in every community as it is with us every day in the year. The most certain thing in this mortal life of ours is death. But our attention was attracted to four deaths that oc- cured in this nation and which re- moved from our midst nationally-know figures. Magnus Johnson, famous Min nesota legislator, died Sunday; Ossip Gabrilowitsch died Monday, a mag nif1cent orchestra director; the screens n1eteoric director, Irving Thalberg died Monday; Edwin Ross Thomas, famous automobile manufacturer of another year, died Sunday.
 Seldom do four such figures as these occupy the headlines at one and the same time. The fact that their deaths occurred at varied points caused all American newspapers from coast to coast to blazon forth their passings. MT. Thomas died at an advanced age of 85 in Buffalo. He was famous almost twenty years ago when the Thomas Special won New York to Paris, via Siberia, auto race, gigantic undertak- ing in those early days of motoring. Gabrilowitsch died at Detroit at the aye or oo. Ills name was DyWorQ III musical circles and we'll it might be. In addition he had married Clara Clenl- ems, the daughter of the celebrated writer, Mark Twain.
 Irving Thalberg was youngster in years compared to these two. He was only 36 and death was due to an attack of lobar pneumonia, plus weakened heart which at many times in his ten- year career at the top of the moving pie ture pack had threatened to lay him low. Thalberg was to the movies of the last ten years what Griffith and DeMille were in other years. Of Magnus John- son, the Swedish immigrant who rose to 8 position of importance in the U. s. Senate book could be written. He would have been 65 the end of this week. He was noted as the leader of the farmer-labor party and the espous- CT of the common man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

peoples faith, and confidence, President Roosevelt restored every business and peoples confidence throughout the land; restored America to the American People, SO there is no other way but to fol- low President Roosevelt ct any time.
 So business is recovering; we are getting back to normal times again but our friends the republicans are crying and striving for power be- cause they have nothing to offer, but misery and disaster to the peo- pie and the nation. Oh, they offer Governor Landon. Who is Governor Landon? F, Is e farmer governor, who advocates every family should live on dollar 6 day to balance his budget; e26 per month c teach- CTS salary. He Is Q William Hearst man who is against the labor class: the man who calls Q state militia to break any strike. Gov. Landon Is not talking for himself: the talk ing is made by John Hamilton. Why?
 President Roosevelt is another president who believes that the ln- borer on earth is the choice of God. America has no other choice but to re-elect President Franklin D. Roosevelt for another term.
 N. MYDIN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Saturday will tell the story whether Waterbury will be the center of the fifth congressional district fight this year. In the afternoon Representative Joseph Smith will be renominated for second term at convention to be held for the second successive year in Torrington. Earlier in the day at Waterbury republi- cans will have decided whether the honor of representing their party will go to At- torney J. Warren Upson of this city or northward to Torrington or Litchfeld, which has several ambitious candidates. It certainly would be poetic justice for republicans to nominate Torrington man in Waterbury, while a Waterbury man Is being named in Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
German Labor Shortage

A strange complaint comes from Ger many. According to recent Berlin dis patch, there is now labor shortage, so acute that there are complaints of "em- ployers with offers of higher wages enticing men away from competitors, particularly in the building trades" The worst of 1t is, according to the official German view, that thereby the Reichs construction of barracks has been i'm peded." It seems to be implied that army barracks are more important than private construction, that the Nazi government would stop natural building recovery to provide more quarters for soldiers, at public expense.
 The German Chamber of Commerce is grieved because labor is 'too mobile" and workmen travel around too much seeking better jobs instead of staying patiently where they are, regardless of local conditions. It naturally tends to raise wages. All this would mean to American economists wholesome situa- tion, which should be encouraged. But the German government employment board disapproves, and talks of adopting thew measures to end the freedom with which workers may change residence"
 In other words, swinging back to the medieval practice of making workmen stay in one place, to prevent labor com petition and higher wages. These are strange policies for modern. nation. If continued, won't they soon destroy the apparent business revival?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

ed President, can give you one good piece of advice. Get yourself . boat to go down tho Potomac" Isolation
 When the President comes aboard, returns the salute of Capt. A. D. Clark, and says, Let's get under weight" he turns his back on conferences and delegations and gives undivided attention to his stamp collection his detective stories, and his fishing.
 There is Q telephone in the saloon of the Potomac, but when she pulls away from the Navy Yard dock the connection Is cut. The ships radio is in constant contact with shore stations but 1t brings only urgent messages to the. skipper. A plane comes alongside every Sunday morning, but only to bring the Sunday pa- pers and important mail.
 THIS IS THE ONLY CON- TACT WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD.
 Probably the greatest excite- ment of a weekend cruise comes to the President after he has rec tired to his cabin and taken a book from the shelf. The books which that shelf affords are cal- culated to provide distraction from the trials of the New Deal.
 Typical of them are these two: 'sMurder by Chance" and "One Lives to Tell the Tale"
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 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

this country will be reduced to the same status as that of the wornout European nations. Our ancestors came to these shores to be rid of the prosecutions - both financial, poli- tical and religious, which were so common before the eighteenth century. Under brighter skies and with hearts filled with new hope we and our forefathers built up standard of living where poverty had practically ceased; where cheap charity was not re- quired and where every man was guaranteed sufficient honest labor and such far-reaching opportunity for advancement that 1t surpassed the widest dreams of the peasant class and the middle class of Eu- rope. But today we are on the verge through a decadence of our economic system of lowering our standards to meet those of war-torrl Europe. The organized effort to accomplish this has been in no little sense responsible for the sadness and sorrow and misery in which we now find ourselves.
 It is not difficult to visualize, therefore, how there is an awakening interest in this subject of commit rlisfn since it is so vitally connected with the world depression in which we are submerged.
 Tn the United States of America at this moment we have two sepa- rate kinds of radicals. To the first class belong those who have sworn allegiance to the red flag of Russia and whose sole ambition is the over throw of our government and the subjugation of our people.
 The other class of radicals, who throw up their hands in unholy hor- TOT of the red flag, carry no card which proclairns their identity with the Third Internationale. Unlike their Russian cousins they do not preach sabotage, neither do they proclaim openly against religion nor scoff at patriotism. Both are de- sirous, however, of building up a world wide rule of class ascender1- cy. Both are international. The former are less feared than the lat ter because, due to their power and their wealth they are the greater menace to the American peoples prosperity.
 Moreover, without desire to crave favor or fear to escape criticism, l can truthfully say that Father Coughlin,s voice will always be sounded to the poor, who are the victims of those who have forgotten both Christ and country and whose one cry is that of radical, while they themselves are the greatest radicals which the world has pro- duced.
 GEORGE L. AYOTTE.
 President Unit No. 9, N. U. s. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

find it troublesome to get the right answer in demonstrating that the sum of the parts of thing ise equal to the whole. But this new type of geometry probably won't reach the msoon. It is said to be more difficult to understand than Fin stein's theory of relativity. There IS little cheer, however, in the thought that baffling enigmas do occasionally yield their secrets to great thinkers. Perhaps some day even the economic and social -enigmas. that. plague our civilization will be solved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Selected Poem
TO A BOY, WITH A WATCH
(Written for Friend by Thomas Moore,
 Boston Post Reprint)

(Written for Friend by Thomas Moore
 Boston Post ReprinD Is 1t not sweet, beloved youth,
 To rove through Eruditions bowers, And cull the golden fruits of truth, And gather Fancys brilliant fiowers7 And is 1t not more sweet than this, To feel thy parents hearts approving And pay them back in sums of bliss, The dear the endless debt of loving7 It must 50 to thee. my youth
 With this idea toll Is lighter; This sweetens all the fruits of truth And makes the flowers of Fancy brighterl .he little gift we send thee. boy,
 May sometimes teach thy soul to ponder, If incidence or gyren Joy Should ever tempt that soul to wander; Twill tell thee that the winged day Can ne'er be chain'd by mans endeavor; Chat life and time shall fade away, While heaven and virtue bloom foreverl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Press Comment
PHILIP TROUP

Many in Connecticut note with regret the death of City Court Judge Philip Troup at New Haven. This will be felt particularly by members of the bar and press and in politi- cal circles. Judge Troup served worthily in the law and Journalism and in public life. His father was the late Alexander Troup, long time editor and publisher of the New Haven Union, a force for Democracy nationally known for his ardent support of William Jennings Bryan. Philip followed his father in interest for the party an made a line name for himself with his pen. Time brought changes in the New Haven newspaper situation. One of the states most promising journalists, Q power for good in that respect in his city and county, letf the news paper field. He was New Ravens postmaster for 8 years, and finally accepted position on the City Court bench. He was Q gentleman of most agreebale personality and much talent, highly esteemed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
ONLY RECOURSE LEFT TO NATION IS TO REFLECT
 ROOSEVELT

AeVV66 AA4
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Sept, IS, 19S6. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 We are approaching another na- tional election and too much has been said. Also Q storm attack has taken place, by unjustified critics upon President Roosevelt's admin istration, which are absolutely with out any foundation whatsoever, be- cause these gentlemen, who dare to criticize the present administra- ton supported every act that was proposed by the New Dealers when they were living in fear in q time when this great nation was on the road to bankruptcy, starvation and revolution. This is the reason why American people have no other choice, but to re.elect President Roosevelt, because he is the saver of homes, farmers, banks, business, and railroads, in fact every enter prise throughout the nation. We are thankful to this American patriot.
 No one with common sense can deny the facts that when this administration came into power this glorious and progressive nation was in the most critical period that 1t ever had in It's history, not even in the Civil War.
 Not only did 1t face the i'll poli- tical economy condition, but also faced great moral and social dee fects which humanity still suffers from. Roosevelt's administration very proudly rescued the nation. When the republicans ruined the nations business, honor and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

that participate in the annual Tour. nament of Roses in Los Angeles on New Years Day?
 A. A Pacific Coast team is select. ed by vote of the ten members oi the Pacific Coast conference, and that team selects its opponent.
 e. How many radio receiving sets are in homes in the United States, and in the world?
 A. On January 1, 1886, the esti- mated number in the United States was 22,sesooo and in the world. 49,ooo,00o.
 e. What are the pigment pri' mary colors?
 A. Yellow, blue, and red.
 If you want . copy of our book let FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AMI FACT BULLETIN FOR 1936, write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1012 Thirteenth St. Northwest, Washington, D. c. En. close 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Yesterdays rainstorm just about coin cided with the change in the moon, new moon arriving last night as per schedule, but not being visible around these dig gings due to indictment weather. 1nci- dentally the weather forecasters say the next few days will mark return of more warm summery weather. Are you mad? September is still promising as vacation month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Today,s Birthdate

Today's Birthdate
 Your ideas are likely to be so advanced that you belong to the distant future.
 Be careful to guard your health in February, 1887.
 Beware of extravaganza in Oc- tober, 1s36.
 Advance yourself or expand your activities in the departments of children, romance, pleasure or spec. ulation during March, 1887. You have 8 better chance to become successful than is usual.
 Danger october 30 through No. vember 6, 1886.
 You may experience a change within Q month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

e. Is the fruit of the Japanese quince edible?
 A. It is not palatable when raw, but sometimes is used for jelly. It is often placed in bureaus and chests to perfume bedding and clothing.
 c. What is the Black Star" medal?
 A. One of the French Colonial Orders instituted in 1889.
 c. Who composed the music of "Neapolitan Nights?"
 A. zamecnik.
 e. On what day in 1910 did the Jewish Fast of Tammuz fall9
 A. Sunday, July A.
 c. Who selects the football teams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

1. What is rutabaga?
 3. Who awards the Pulitzer Prize in journalism and letters?
 3. Who was the founder of the Quakers?
 1. Where was will Rogers born3 5. Name the secretary of state in the Harding cabinet.
 6. Is President Roosevelt Q Ma son?
 2. In card games, who is the pone?
 8. Has England a written consti. ution like the. United States?
 9. From which aviation field did Charles A. Lindbergh start his non- stop flight to Paris?
 10. What is an opera?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Current Comments

The European civilization Is Q dy- ing one today, while the new world, cital, progressive, and dynamic, lies along the Pacific. - Dr. Adamantios PlySoides, University of Southern California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1886
A Thought for Today

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himsef.- Galatians 6:3.
 If he could only see how small vacancy his death would leave, the proud man would think less of the place he occupies in his lifetime Legouve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 7:02 D. m. (daylight time). Sun rises 6:3S Q. nn.; sets ?. m. daylight time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide ct Milford Thursday. Sept. lT, 12:4o p. m; low tide, 702 .. m. Daylight tine).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

T0DAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, 'Mrs. Jones gave . dinner in honor of Mir. Brown, consisting of eight { courses; say, "a dinner, con- sisting of eight courses, In honor of MT. Brown"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Test Y o U F Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.