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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Tooth.Saving

Anyone who thinks his dentist is bit rough and the drill too nerve-shattering to be endured, should be cheered by read ing about care of the teeth in Egypt 1,50O years before the Christian era One treat inent of those departed days was the thrusting of white hot piece of metal into the aching tooth. The original pain stopped quickly, one imagines, but other nniSeries surely followed after. Says a modern dentist of the Egyptian method, "The treatment was bold, to say the least"
 Although dentists have been doing things to and for teeth ever since, they still have plenty to do. The relation of teeth and general health, the importance to teeth of certain food elements in the diet, and the need of sensible and regular care of the teeth, are matters of which large part of the public still seems ignor- ant.
 The dean of a dental school reports that 05 per cent of the children of America suf- fer from some form of dental defect or dis ease. He urges parents to do something about 1t. Some of the tooth ailments of children are very simple and can be taken care of quickly and easily. Others require more attention and special work. What is needed first is steady and sensible cam paign of public education on the import ance of sound, healthy teeth to good appearnce and to general health
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

The emergency task of reiinancing ur- ban house owners Is practically com pleted according to HOLC reports. It leaves Uncle Sam through this branch of the government in possession now of one-sixth of the urban mortgages. Hope good old Uncle Sam, like skinflint of the Smelleddrammer" doesn't get too tough and bear down on the folks back home
 Of course, this wasn't the intent of the
 HOLC to put Uncle Sam in as big home mortgage owner. But 1t was almost inevitable that 1t would work out this way as a good proportion of those seeking HOLC aid were at the point where they merely hoped to get generous landlord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
A Book a Day
Ellsworth Advises Would-Be Explorer
 BY BRUCE CAPTION

By . very miracle of timelinesS, c new book by Lincoln Ellsworth reaches the public just as that doughty explorer heads back toward civilization after his rescue from tho leo ct tho Bay of Whales.
 This ok-'Exploring Today"-is Q pieasant, unaSsuming little volume addressed to oil ambitious young men who would like to become OK. piorers, themselves.
 Such people, says, MT. Ellsworth, commonly ask two questions: How can I become an explorer?" and what is there loft to explore7"
 Answering the first he advises acquire one of the skilis that gre essential on expeditions. Become . good aviator, or radio nian, or ge- ologist, or meteorologiet; it your- seld for the job before you apply for t; interest yourself in the work oi your local museum: in general, make yourself the kind of person who would be useful on on expiora- tory expedition.
 And replying to the second, he remarks that the fold for explora- ton is almost limitless, in spite oi the fact that the worlds map fl nearly complete.
 For there are many kinds of ex- ploration. Men are exploring the stratosphcre, delving into human history with archaeological or eth. nological reasearch, digging fol dinosaur bones in Wyoming and Mongolia, recording the voices oi American songbirds on movie sound tracks. grubbing for fossils along the seashore, doing innumerable pobs tc widen the extent of human knowl- edge. It's all exploration, he says and it's all fun.
 Published by Dodd. Mead & O., this book sells for $l76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
FEBRUARY sS

You who were born from March 2l through April 2i are most likely to gain the best results from &C., tions today.
 General Influence of the Day
 Which VIII Affect Everyone
 Morning-Fair.
 Afternoon-Doubtful.
 Evening-Good.
 The evening hours are more fortunate than any others.
 Today's Birthdate
 Your sense of intuition should be strongly developed.
 Favorable changes are indi- cated for you during May and Decemebr, 1936. Short travel, re- latives, neighbors and study should be helpful.
 Be careful to guard against accident or rashness from Oct. 2 through g, 1886.
 Socially favorable, buy new clothes from March 20 through 24. 1886.
 Readers desiring additional inc formation regarding their horo- spoce are invited to c0mmuni. cat with Octavine ln care of this newspaper. Enclose Scent stamp cd, geIf-addressssd envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

duetor, such as channels skin. The amount of static electric charge produced is 90 much less when the Altering is through fine wire gauEo, that the hazard iB practically elim. mated.
 e. What wore tho values of tho estates left by President Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Calvin Coolldge2
 A. Roosevelt, about eeii 900; Wil- son, about s0i0,000; and Coolidge, about eb00,000.
 c. What is tho address of tho headquarters of tho Girls Friendly Society of tho U. s.
 A. 2se Fourth Ave-, New York City.
 e. How long and deep is tho Royal Gorge of tho ArkansaB RiveFS In which state Is it?
 A. It is in Fremont county, Col- orado, between Parkdale and Oaii- on City; about Q miles long, and 2,s 600 feet deep in granite rock.
 e. Who played tho role of "Louis Constolos" In tho motion picture, "rhe Port of Lost DreamsS"
 A. Harold Huber.
 c, When did the making of diss tiled alcoholic beverages become general throughout Europe9
 A. During tho 18th and i7th centuries.
 If you want . copy of our book- let THE BABY BOOK, write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth st., Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Question Box

e. Where is tho home otflee oe tho Contest Board of the American Automobile assooiationS
 A, Mills building, Washington, D. 0.
 e. Tn Henrik fbsenS "0hosts," who is tho real father of 0swaldS
 A. Mfr. Manders," the pastor Of tho parish.
 c. What was tho religious afiiliA- ton of Victor Herbert, and from what church was ho burieds
 A. He was an EplScopallan, and tho funeral services were held At st. Thomas Episcopal church, Fifth avenue and BSrd street, New York city.
 e. Which iS safer as Q filter for gasoline, chamois skin or wire gauEe9
 A. Static electrical charges of considerable magnitude may Do pros dueed when gasoline as filtered through material that is . poor con.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Making Over Masterpieces Columbia's Laboratory on Readability" Doing Bit of Mastering on Immortal
 Historical Documents.
Historical Documents
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Declaration of Independence, not having suffered under the tyranny of Teutonie George III, somehow lack the passionate patriotic and democratic ardor which breathed in- spiration and clarity into the Jef- fersonian document, and have brought forth . version rather taine and flat.
 There may well Do . place for the simply told story of how and why the Declaration offndependenee had to be born. But hands-or pens-oft the masterpiece itself, please.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

the whole issue Rgai bnefore tho Supreme Court.
 Several eotelgn firms are among Che flfty-three claim ants. One oe Che suits Fevolves around . Sl0 gold notei John M. Perry, the plaintiff, claims the government owes hlm 9l,0ie.6O In interest accrued since tho date the Treasury refused Co Fo. deem his note In gold.
 The test case is expected Co Do the ono brought by Robert A. Taft, son of the late Chief Jus- tice. 1t is No. 1 on the docket, as it covers oil the points in- Volved,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

That was quite an interesting question discussed down at Yale this past week. Resolved, that Ireland be ceded to the United States by Great Britain in pay ment for It's war debts." Wonder how nation would go about ceding nation quite distinct from its own. Probably a good many others would wonder about this, too. Also wonder how the debate came out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Horoscope
BY oCTAvTNE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet, the daily horoscope is outlined by & noted astrol0ger, In addition to information of general interest, it outlines infor. nation Of special interest to per- sons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

Maine has been celebrating Naismith Week in honor of the reputed originator of basketball. An archeologist says that honor should go to the prehistoric Mayas of Yucatan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Selected Poem
AND IF NO LEAF

AND IF NO LEAF (Pearl Strachan in the Christian Science Monitor) No green shows in the hedge or on the lawn Except the spruce leaves c1otted up with snow. No flower lifts it's petals to the dawn. The milkman's horses culver as they go starlings and sparrows mark the crumbs fling, For they alone come fiuttering to the ground. Before they saw me they began to sing; Before broke the bread heard their sound. They wait for spring. Suppose no leaf appears? No matter. Spring is caught. forever fast In all the living of all other years, And blossoms in the heart until the last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Daily Mow~v-C C0. Round Washington -.-w- z HOW MUCH MORE HITLER?
 FRANCE ON ANXIOUS SEAT
'v DREW PEARSON and ROBERT 8. ALLEN

Washington February 24 = How desperate Is the game of tttat-toe going on between Germany, France Great Britain and Russia is indicated in confidential dispatches cabled here It would be amusing If 1t were not so packed with dynamite.
 The one question uppermoSt in the chanceIcrtes ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

1. Of what country is Lima the capital?
 ?. Tn law, what Is Q deed?
 3. What is Q zebuder?
 {. Who was Arnail Francois Jau- court?
 5. Which city in the U. s. had the first subway?
 6. What is the name of that branch of the social sciences which deals with the organization and life of the state?
 '. Tn law, what is Q defendant? 8. How many grains are there in an ounce of pure gold?
 g. Who was William Paterson?
 10. What is the abbreviation for the degree Doctor of Philosophy?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

If Bruno Hauptmann wants to be saved, now or hereafter, let him "come clean'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
A Thought for Today

When my father and my mother forsake me, then fine Lord will take me up.-Psalms N;lO
 The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heavens heutenants' .-BhRkespeara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Daily AImana

Daily Almanac Moon sets S:22 D. m. Sun rises 6:30 Q. m.: sets s:s0 D. m. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
Test Y O u 2 Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

To.DAYs COMMON ERROR Never say, "IFe finally located In Illlnols", say, settled in Illinols."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24
want ct . price 1t was unwilling tt

want ct . price 1t was unwilling to pay.
 But despite these setbacks due to legislative quibbling the park Is . fact. In summer it is very much iii use. If anybody tried to prevent that use there would be something like Q revolution and the Minute Man ct Compo beach would crawl off his pedestal and turn his guns on some of the laFd-sheils of his own town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-24

Real motive behind the fifty- three suits is to maneuver 6 new review of the dollar devaluation act by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had denied claims to damages by the plaintiffs on the ground that they had not proven any losses. The pending suits are attempts to substontiate such claims. If successful the way will then be open to bring
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
TWENTY YEARS AGO
AuriI 81. 1916

N. Basset, chief inspector under
Horticultural Commissioner F. w.
Waite, has compiled the compare
tive figures of the last four days
to get a line on the tomato crop
for this season against last year.
The survey reveals that this years
crop is one of the best in history.
J. B. Hamilton, prominent dairy
man, was held up by four bandits
as he was entering his home in
Brawley. He offered resistance and
vas shot through the body.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
Everyday Philosophy
REV. Devon ELLSWORTH
Vicar, st. Pauls Episcopal Church
Columnist for This Week

have done say that IL oeVaSs
resignation shows whipped dog atVuot
The world hates liar And anyone VINO
it. The asking for pity and sympathy winch
ALL rather the grating Oh some
injection of starch into the ocA
of has ever done ule pest lie
would be handing yourself copnel
of that IT, instead OF
could would say L could nave ooh
better" ,..,- = ,.... bo,as eorre.
fall l worthwhile to devote yesterday
reading the Gospels one mleh
beforehand resigned 10
much interpreted ana
instructed In resignation
example protest as nave
many others against Interpretation and it's applications he
could not have been guilty oil aowih
determination to do the Will OF
Father clear to Him. Whlch We shoua
certainly not that we should be satSeo Oh
resoned "having done could
contribution IN verse on thH SUBJECT WHICH
I commend you:
let me be
Make me deVout;
contentment keep me free
And bouyant doubt
my visions girt
beauty and with wonder NJ
always see the dirt
LIE met springs first flutes ana druha
dare forget
The of the sumS
compromise and things half done,
Keepm
and the fight
God keepm unsaisfied."
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
HE BEST WAY
10 JUDGE ANIMALS.

The most sensible dog and cat show
at we ever heard of, was held the other
law in New York. The canine and feline
|ltries were not judged upon pedigrees,
ance. scientific high points of breed
g and the like. Instead, the cats, so
[e understand, were judged on the best
|ad loudest purrs; the most intelligent
titudes, the best natures and the most
cessant purring. The dogs, according
reports, were awarded prizes accord
| g to good nature, closest attachment
their masters, good nature as attested
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
Looking Backward
What The Press Files Tell of Imperial Valley This
Date in Past Years

for city trustee. has brought suit
against John w. Donaldson, who
was certified as having been elect
ed
Mrs. A. H. GrisWold, president
of the Woman's Ten Thousand club
is home from the state federation
meeting in Del Monte and will re-
port to her club at a meeting to
be held later.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

NEW YORK. April 21.-There is
growing belief hat Robert E. Sher-
wood is sliding into first place as
the most distinguished American
playwright. even endangering the
niche so long occupied by Eugene
O'Neill. His dramatic range is wild
er and his versatility increases.
The enormous popularity of Alfred
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is due in
a large measure to he sue
cessful plays written for them by
Sherwood. Notably Reunion in
Vienna" In England and on the
continent Sherwood is regarded as
the most accomplished of the Yam
kee playmakers.
He was born in New York and
gained his first important recogni-
ton when Charles Dana Gibson Sc
lected him as editor of Life. On
the side he wrote cinema revueS for
that publication, being the first to
handle such critiques in a scholarly
fashion His boon companion was
Robert Benchley.
A human Alp, Sherwood is so tall
sidewalks crowds usually turn when
he passes. He is not aligned with
any of the arty cliques and spends
much of his time on an English eS-
tate for which he sailed after his
latest premiere. His hobby is rails
in dogs, the Scottie being his favor
ite.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
on So!
Gays
FRANK WATANABE
bt1> ED HOlDeN
CHEESE
ny Ed HOLDe N

Newspaper item say President
Roosevelt are telling friend that
when he getting out of White
House he are going to open a
cheese shop i'm New York. /
thinking our dear President have
got a good scent of humOr al
right. He just doing jOkery but
them cheese shop are a rich idea.
Let us calling that shop The
League of Nations because cheese
are most international food in
captivity. Swiss Cheese Italian
French German If opening
a cheese store a retired President
can doing very patriotic duty to
exposing all the smells which are
coming from Europe -. a good
combined sniff and U. S. will stay
away where they belonging.
Thank you please.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
IS LOBBYING TO BE
CONDEMNED OR WELCOMED

<OafDGhNED Oh W HELIDHEDp
Lo66ying, IN recent years, has become
a large factor m American 0OUern-
WeHt, both state and national. II is
condemned by those tcho beIieUe oor.
ernn'ent purly political function.
There rs another side to the picture,
hoUeCer, one IUhich giUes rise to the
question, "iS not lobbying a definite
reflection of economics, LChich has be-
come a necessary part of government?
o
The trends of its national and state
ife have brought America in recent
years to the realization that economics
5 at the base of the nations political,
national and social institutions. Those
Who struggle against this realization
still insist that government is purely
political. Most nations of the world
operate under constitutions, written or
inwritten, based on the theory that gov
arnment is political.
Wars are fought for economic reas-
|)ns, not for political reasons. Govern
nent, in the final analysis, is for the
Economic betterment of the people
hose who doubt may be convinced by
consideration of our own government of
he past few yearS-a government
| which created through its political
ystem new bureaus and agencies
o deal almost entirely with economic
problems Thus we have politicians
lealing with economics. The results
ire obvious.
In the passage of the years, even
he president has become concerned al
lost entirely with economic problems.
What is more striking, the governor of
he Federal Reserve Bank now wields
lore power over the realities of life
han the president. That this is not
eculiar to America is evidenced by the
act that almost every country is follow
lg the same procedure, submitting its
olitics to the guidance of finance.
Is not lobbying an outgrowth of this
Trend?
In the United States, there is no Off
| ial economic or commercial house of
representatives, nor any body of indus
rial senators. Lobbying takes the place
| f such bodies. Is not this so-called
| third house of congress" then, the in
yitable growth to supply natural and
fundamental demand? Is it not just
. hat might be expected as the result
elimination from our government of
he fundamental economic factor? Is
ae oversight taking this method of cor
Getting itself?
Premier Benito Mussolini, although
dictator, has reorganiZed his govern
lent to recognize his country's economic
eeds. To do this, he has created an
fficial house of industrial representa-
on.
On the theory that fundamental needs
i'll be filled eventually, would it not be
EST to consider ways of making econ
mic representation official in the
nited States, rather than placing it on
wildcat basis? Or would it too close
follow Mussolini, who already has
irned his government toward economic
lannels.
America is land of progress,
md where good ideas always have been
ccepted and bad ones rejected.
The other side of the lobbying pic
ire is we'll worth study.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
TEN YEARS AGO
April 81. 1926

Democrats Of Imperial Valley as
represented by their county CEN
trail committee, have joined forces
with Republicans in urging Presi-
dent Coolidge and his cabinet to
use every effort to pass the Swing
Johnson bill through congress at
this session.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

to by tail wagging, and general human
affability.
Now that's some worthwhile way to
judge animals. 1t would be good idea
to have a human being show along simil-
ar lines.
TIC famed jungle monarchs such as
the Ethiopian Lion of Lions, and the
British variety, must now be added those
which March and April came to like.
One thing about elections such as
the one held recently in Germany, very
few people found it necessary to pay
election bets.
Yearning for some light entertain
ment, Dora intends to see that Wizard
of Ounce"
A song was banned in Hungary af-
ter it had caused 25 suicides Investiga-
ton, however, reveals it wasn't "Music
Goes Round E"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
Correctly Speaking

Vocal should not be used to
mean instruction in vocal music.
Crude: Are you continuing with
your vocal? Correct: Are you
continuing with your singing les
sons Tor vocal practice?
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
TOday'S Horoscope

Persons born on this day have a
tenacious nature and make up their
minds definitely and positively.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

Answers To Foregoing Questions
l. Intelligence Quotient G.Q0
2. Power to resist stretching.
3. Having the character or spirit
OF a savage; barbarous, cruel, fer.
ocious.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
April 21, 1921

Alleging irregularity in the count
ing of votes at the recent Calexico
election, James Smith, candidate
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

So far as known Lillian Russell
was the first American feminine
celebrity to smoke a cigar at private
dinners. She never INDUCED in pub
lie. Her cigars were midgets and
especially rolled in Tampa. Cigar
smoking today among women is no
longer catalogued as curiosa. Co
bina Wright, of the Social Register,
often lights up a man-sized pana-
tella and handles it with Joe Can
non deftness. One of the more SER
ious women stars calms herself be-
fore curtain rise by putting frag-
rant Havana perfecto and there is
a hoyden of the movies who burns
up rattailed stogies when with
friends she feels won't peach" One
of whom. ha, ha, told me.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
NEW YORK
DAY by DAY
By O. O. Mcintyre

he did lose his voice completely ten
minutes before curtain time. Kath-
arine Cornell is jittery until she
speaks a half dozen lines, and Helen
Hayes stands in frozen horror un-
til she receives her cue-and rarely
has any memory of her first ten
minutes at a premiere. Mrs. Fiskes
trembling was visible over the foot
lights.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21
GRAB BAG
What is obtained when mental age
is divided by chronological age?

What is meant by tensile strength?
Define truculent?
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

And among the edible nick-nack
evanishments in Manhattan is the
portable popcorn stand that used to
dot many corners. There was one
in Broad street to which the elder
Morgan sent office boys. There were
many in the theatrical zone of
of Broadway. Chorus girls were
popcorn addicts, as were gamblers.
The World once told of Diamond
Jim Brady on way from a play buy
ing out a several-bushel supply
from a stand in front of the Nor
mandie. He circled the park in a
Victoria until he had downed it..
Then went on to Rector's for his
midnight stoke Today, I do not
know of a single popcorn stand in
midtown and only one place
Mary Eliazbeth's-to procure pop
corn balls.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

All good performers. it would
seem, suffer the chilling blight of
stage fright, no matter how seasoned
before the footlights. One of the
most acute sufferers was Al Jolson
in his stage first nights. He never
felt he would be able to make his
first entrance. Close friends stood
by to cheer and cosset him and his
personal physician was handy. once
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

Midnight vignette: She stepped
out into a patch of brightness from
Radio City doorway. aged, shaky
and beWildered. Her son had left
her there two hours before on their
way home from a movie, ostensibly
to attend to a phone call. Hes a
good boy" she explained, but
sometimes falls in bad company.
And a few moments later he arrived.
a bit reely and clustering. They
walked to the corner, he failing his
arms and arguing. Suddenly he
darted across the street and left hel
alone again and she went back slow
ly and resignedly to the doorway and
at p. m. was still here. Her boy
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-21

Graham McNamee, as the radios
most indefatigable straight man, has
become one of the six-figured salary
earners in his field. And a shining
example of the rewards of applica-
ton. He is reputed in constant re-
hearsal and as arriving a half hour
before each broadcast the better to
perfect himself. Despite his long
experience before the microphone.
he is not yet caloused to a nervous
flutter as he goes on the air.