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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

cans consume 155 pounds of flour per
capita annually, the equivalent of
aight-tenths of a barrel per person.
The Miilers National Federation ex-
plains that it takes 4.6 bushels of
wheat to make q barrel of flour,
ahich, multiplied by the 30-cents-per-
5ushel tax means the stable impost
Of $1.38
The Census Bureau showed our
total population in 1880 to be 128, 429,-
$50.
Not So Trifling.
On the basis of the Food Research
Institutes figures Americans use 1922
743,2C9 barrels of flour yearly. There
fore Secretary VILLAGES 30-cents-per7
Gushel-processing-ta will hit the fam
lily pursue by the considerable sum of
P141, 1856 annually.
The Millcrs' National Federation re-
Gently issued a leaflet on, s"The Gov
eminent Looks at Consumer Taxes"
in which official federal treasury rec
ords were quoted relative to the pro-
cessing taxes on food and fibres, in
Guiding hogs, sugar, corn, wheat, rice
rye, peanuts, tobacco and cotton
These records show that, during the
two-and one-half-year-period ensuing
before the Federal Supreme Court, in
January, 1896, invalidated this form
of taxation, the governments collec-
tons reached a total of $3.50, TIC, 1897 go
to be super-exact about it.
Hogs, wheat, cotton and sugar four
essential items which enter into the
daily life of every citizen) accounted
for nearly 1857, 100000 Of the total re-
venue collected through the process
ing tax levy.
Thus, if the average consumer
doesn't want his market basket al
arrningly weighted down with an in
creased tax load, it is worth his while
to turn an anxious glance toward Con-
gross when Secretary Wallace's new
est plan is presented.
The Farmers Share.
The farmer isn't 100 percent bene-
flied, either.
True, the cotton raiser profits by
the cotton tax but he pays through
the nose for the wheat tax. And vice
.crSa.
The cotton grower doesn't produce
his own wheat. He has to buy his
IIeau ttt IctdIl, pluS Iilc te1A Oh IL. he
wheat farmer also has to buy his
clothes at retail. And, according to
the Cotton Textile Institute, "the pro-
cessing levy, as applied to cotton
would account for approximately
eight percent of the price paid by the
consumer for a common work shirt
Ii percent for a pair of overalls, eight
percent for a popular grade Of bed
sheet, 9.5 percent for towel"
| Of course, the urban worker doesn't
| get any benefits whatever.
1t goes without saying that the far
mer, the industrial toiler and the
trader ought to get together. Blu
they don't do it.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

Home Demonstration Clubs will
meet next week as follows:
Flat Rock Club on Monday with
Miss Mary White.
Middleburg Garden Club on Tues
day at the Community House.
Bobbitt Club on Wednesday with
Mrs. ]. b. Allen.
Townsville Garden Club on Thurs
day with Mrs. Plummer Kimball.
Cokesbury Club on Friday with
Mrs. L. H. Langford.
Dr. Mary Swartz Rose has outlined
Covenant of Faith for School
Dietitians", and we are giving it to
you as it applies to the children who
take their three meals at home:
1. l believe in the optimum diet for
every child.
2. | believe in establishing and
maintaining reserves of Vitamin A
in every child's body until he has
reached maturity.
3. L believe in a regular, optimal
daily supply of calcium, to the end
that children may reap tho benefits
of the calcium-rich life.
i. | believe in a diet rich in iron so
that there may be protection against
losses due to infection, and that there
may be high hemoglobin level to
insure vitality and vigor
5. believe in the protective value
of a diet rich in Vitamin c., which
safeguards tissues all over the body
and contributes to buoyant in con-
trast to passable health.
6. 1 believe in a liberal supply of
Vitamin B, every day, to be carefully
planned and not left to chance, as a
means of conserving appetite and di
gestion to meet the high food require
ments during the whole period of
growth.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
BIG THRILL SHOW
TO PLAY HERE

A glorious gathering O.: scintiilat-
ing, thrilling Stars will come 20 The
Stevenson Theatre Sunday, January
1, 1885,
From coas!: to coast, across oceans
and rivers, come the people of other
lands to thrill you and amuse you.
In pictures and in flesh your theatre
brings the world to your door, and in
securing this attraction the cleanest,
most sensational of all shows-It will
be the talk Of the town.
Children will ask to come again
and dad and mother will do as
thousands of other dads and mothers
have done, silently and many person
ally thank the personnel of this or
gtanik alton for the clean, wholesome
and thrilling entertainment We take
pleasure in presenting program
which has been proclaimed by press
and public, as a show that is in it's
entirety, a family show for father,
mother, grandfather, grandmother
and all the children.
The answer to great entertainment
can be given in four words-clean,
thrilling, lavish and diverting. Or it
may be given in one wofd---different.
BY that we mean q show with an ap-
peal to the youngest member of the
family and an appeal to the most
aged one.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Cummings Calls For
Amendment To Drop
Judges Reaching 20
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coming congressional session. The
iovial, chunky vice-president, who has
been credited with using his in
fluence against some past New Deal
legislative proposals, has held an end
less series of conferences with admin
istration officials and Congress MEM
hers since his return from his home
in Texas.
Bailey in Saddle.
Reports on Capitol Hill indicated
that Senator Bailey, Democrat, Nortl,
Carolina, would head the important
Senate Committee on Commerce dur
ing the forthcoming congressional
session.
Meanwhile, it was expected that
Senator Byrns, Democrat, South Car
DINA, would continue at his post as
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

chairman of the committee on audits
and control of contingent expenses,
together with other assignments.
Chairman E. D. Smith, Democrat
South Carolina, again will head the
committee on agriculture and forestry
it was understood.
Reynolds To Advance.
Senator Reynolds, Democrat, North
Carolina, was mentioned for possible
assignment on the committee ON for
eign relations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Insurgents Sever
Vital Road Twice
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fensive, Frances forces appeared to
have slowed down against some
mountains in the south and some
other mountains in the north"
General Moscado's Aragon army
corps, leading the ce.4tral part of the
drive, however, pushed on against Il
point several miles southwest of
Artesa.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Daladier Is Racing
Time With Budget
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Gated as the Chamber Finance Com
mittee, in a night session, tackled on
so new amendments. 1t is expected to
be shuttled back and forth several
times before the two houses reach
an agreement.
If the budget has not been enacted
when the old year ends, Parliament
will resort to the time-honored prac-
tice of turning back its clock and re-
naming in constant session until &C
ton is completed. Government sup
porters, however, were urging depu-
ties lin the chamber Hobbies to- hasten
their debate SO Daladier could leave
for North Africa tomorrow with Par
Lament in adjournment and domestic
dangers at least temporarily sur
mounted
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

Z. 1 believe, with Sherman, that
There is no limit at present in sight
or practicable, to the extent of which,
by taking thought and using the
guidance which science now offers
one may build to even higher levels
of positive health, of efficient service,
and of resultant satisfaction in life."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
WINTER TERM FOR
STATE STARTS JAN. 2

Raleigh, Dec. 31.-Registration for
the winter term at State College will
occur Monday, Jan. 2, and students
not registering on that date will be
taxed as late-comers, Registrar w. L.
Mayer announced today.
The 2,150 students at State College
began their Christmas holiday Dec.
II. They will resupne classwork Tues
day, JAN g.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

from the Senate to become an asso-
ciate jt stice of the Supreme Court.
After the conference, Barley said
the meeting "augurs well'' for a har-
mOniOuS session.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Aid To Farmer May Cost
Public Many A Million
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cents-per-bushel-tax would mean only
one-half a cent per 1-pound loaf of
bread"
However, the Food Research In
stitute of Stanford University, which
has made a number of studies of
wheat and flour consumption in the
United States, calculates that Ameri-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Barley Is Again
Named Senate Chief
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man of the caucus. 1t was Harris on
whom Barley defeated for the lea d
ership by a single vote last year.
The caucus UNANIMOUSLY reelected
Senator Lewis, Democrat, Illinois !;
party whip, and Senator Minton, Derr :
ocrat, Indiana assistant whip. Sens /
tor Lee, Democrat, Oklahoma, was d. :
signated secretary of the Democrat ic
conference, a post which has bee n
vacant since Hugo Black resigne 4
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31
Vance County Weekly
Extension News
sponsored oy W. Sanders County Agent Richardson
Assistant County Agent; and Hattie F. plumme.
Home Demonstration Agent.

The Christmas holidays are almost
over, and we are soon to start an
other years. work. We are determined
to do bigger and better things in 1899
No matter how much we have accom-
plished there is plenty room at the
top.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-31

The All County Federation met
Wednesday, December 21st,. at the
Armory. We had a large attendance.
William Gill presided in the. absence
of the president. All Pins were a.
warded to Lucille Gupton, William
Gill, Magdaline Dickerson and Gym
thia Glover
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
Capital Tabloid:

OdpIVuI dUlVIU
 All the fifth-rate dog and cat shows, juggling acts and half-man- half woman freaks that tag along on the outskirts of the circus trade are drifting back through Wash ington on the way from the south where winter living costs are less They settle for a day or two in 2 dismal Ninth-street store room and show you the whole works, foi a dime Pretty sad stuff.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. s. Weather Bureau

Forecast vicinity beginning pm, March 2S: Fair tonight and Tuesday; moderate enorthe
 Tuesday colder tonight the extreme moderate fresh Canal and fresh strong nortey modeatng s.ft i1 s8A5
 of north winds tonight and night Sound moderang Tuesday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
When a Hoot Doesn't Mean A Thing

She hooted accidentally today" 9but it didn't mean a thing
 Official tryout of the new Juneau Fire Department fire whistle will take place either late today or to- morrow. s tom body accidentally tripped something or other today and the signal emitted feeble squawk which was no less than disappointing.
 "The pressure wasn't up!" in sisted Fire Chief w. w. Mulvihill "Wait'n she really let's go!"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
SinlnlQns Makes Sitka Hops in
 BeIIaIlea Twice

Sheldon Simmons took four out in the Alaska Air Transport Bel lanca yesterday morning, hopped to Sitka and points en route and re- turned.
 Going out: Bertha M. Tiber went to Hoonah; Max Balich, Jim Rocheleau and Glen Keiser went to Chichagof.
 Bill Nickinovich was a passenger from Chichagof to Sitka Coming in from Sitka, Simmons brought in Charles Burdick and w. A. Chipper- field, Ray Bujan, Dan Klepich and Eli Yovetitch were brought to Jun eau from Chichagof.
 Today Simmons hopped out to Angoon and Sitka for Irma Parr and Ben Grimes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
KALINlN SAYS
 0vER-THE-P0LE
 FLIGHTS NEAR
Believes Northern Route to Be Superior to
 Any Other

MOSCOW, March 28-Micha,,l Kalinin, titular head of the Soviet Government. today predicted there will be passenger air service to Am erica over the North Pole within five years.
 Decorating Ivan Papanin, and his three companions who spent nearly a year on an ice foe, studying pol ar weather conditions, Kalinin said When the air fleet becomes the competitor of the sea fleet in not only speed. but cheapness and com fort as we'll then the northern route via the North Pole will be greatly preferred over the Atlantic route"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
MILLIONAIRE TORTURED;
 THEN ROBBED OF s10O,OOG

WOODSBURGH, N. Y, March 28 Charles Milgrim, millionaire, was tortured by four bandits last night The bandits invaded the million aires Long Island home, terrorized and bound the family members and servants and stole s1Oo,0OO worth of jewelry.
 The bandits burned the feet of Milgrim with cigarettes to force him to tell where his valuables were hidden. He yielded the secret be- fore he was seriously burned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
President Inaugurates
 New Style, Natl. Inquiry
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always complaining that there are too many bureaus are afraid now that under the reorganization bill you will abolish too many?"
 That, said The President, is one of the mysteries of Washington.
 That sugary sweet exchange caused considerable impatient whif- fling among the reporters, as did the next one. A reporter asked the President if under the reorganiza- tion bill he would become dic- tator The President, in sort of Sunday school tone, replied that any of the reporters coming to his press conferences could answer that one
 This tone of sweetness and light probably as noisome to the Pres ident as to most of his questioners ended abruptly when some twilli- cums back in the room asked; "Dc you need permission of Congress to become dictator?"
 The President threw back his head and laughed. He laughed again when gal reporter, noting an army officer sitting near the chief executive, asked: Has the army been called in for this con- ference, or for the next one?' with IVA directors).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
TEN GO OUT
 WITH LOUISE

Ten passengers sailed on the Prin- cess Louise yesterday forenoon for Seattle and Vancouver as follows:
 R. G. Holmes, James O'Neill. Miss Jessie Harman, Mrs. L. Barrows, Robert Boyd, Mrs R. Bulger, Mrs. R. B. Lesher, Joan Lesher, Robert Lesher, and Ed Martin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28

there during the Ice Carnival, then returned to the coast visiting brief ly at points of interest.
 Although born and raised in Southeast Alaska, MT. and Mrs. Conway had never been to the Interior before.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
Sixty-eight Is Death Toll for
 Auto Accidents
California Leads in Fatal ities During Past
 Weekend

CHICAGO, H., March 28. At least 68 persons were killed in automobile accidents over the week end on the nations streets and highways.
 California lead with eight deaths, Pennsylvania seven, Idaho and Mas sachusetts five each, New York four and Washington two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
CARD0zA IS
 , l IMPROVING \
 -T f6Sx8s Associate Justice of Su- preme Court Recover ing from Illness

WASHING TON, March 28.- Friends of Associate Justice Ben- jamin N. Cardoza, of the Supreme Court of the United States, said he is recovering from heart ailment and is likely to leave the Capital City within month or so and convalesce in his New York sum- mer home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS AT 8 AM TODAY

M. Seattle (airport, cloudy toria Harbo cloudy Island partly Langara Island cloudy cloudy 34; Kechkan ge Petersburg 37 Sitka 32; 32
  chnbrook St. Elias 20; Chitna clear A Mccarthy clear G. Fairbanks partly cloudy cloudy, Kaag showing Unalakleet showing,
 Juneau March 29-sunrie 5:3s sunset, pm.
 SYNOPSIS pressure prevailed morning
  being 291 Edmonton
 
  being This button attended by weather Ketchkan nortaswad cpaon Rupert 
 below Pacific Northwest States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
THREE DIE IN
 ichAIR;k|LLED
 FOUR PERSONS

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, March 28.- Three men, a young farmland and two underworld characters, died i'll Rockyiew Prisons electric chair during the night for the staying of four persons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
Catholic Priests
 Acknowledge Nazi
 Regime in Austria
Clegymen Read Declara- tions During Cere-
 monies Sunday

VIENNA, March 28. Roman Catholic priests throughout the old nation of Austria, yesterday, in solemn declarations, voiced their recognition of the Nazi movements and achievements and proclaimed their loyalty as Germans to Ger many.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
CONWAYS RETURN AFTER TOUR TO
 INTERIOR ALASKA
FASHION SPICE

Jack Conway, merchant of Sitka, arrived on the Alaska, accompanied by Mrs. Conway, after a tour to the Westward and Interior
 They went to Fairbanks and were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-01

Baby Precious Infant
Doll with long dress.
Almost lifelike. Com
position head, arms and
legs. Rubber panties, etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-01

- inch composition
body doll with jointed
head, legs and arms.
Goes to sleep. Has lovely
long plaitS of hair. Smart
dress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-01

Printed percale and fine
brOadclOth. Light and
dark backgrounds with
Organdy, braid and ric
rae. Button front, upper,
slipOver, princess and
belted models. IA to 20,
80 to A, as to 81.
GOldenberg's-SecC
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-01

Baby Precious, a really
precious doll. Ia inches
high. Soft, cuddly body.
Goes to sleep and cries.
Dotted swiss frOck,
boots, socks.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Evans ani
daughters, Mrs. Emily and daughter
and Miss Amands, motored from Pc
comoke City, Nd, and visited Mrs
son Asher, here.
Martha Conway who accompanied
them upon their return home for @
weeks visit.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Edward Cannon and
son Richard and daughter Connie OF
Wilmington, motored here for
Thanksgiving Day dinner with their
mother, Mrs. Edward Hickman and
sister, Doris Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bunting and
/ daughter Gloria of Frankford and
brother visited their father, George
G. Keene and sister, Miss Marjorie
Keene on Sunday.
Eleanor Evans and ARLENE BOett-
ger who are attending Strayers'
Business College in Philadelphia,
spent the holidays with their re-
spective parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey Evans and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
BOettger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldred Rogers and
son Kenneth and their sister. Miss
Henrietta Hickman, mOtOred from
Newark, N. j., and spent the holi-
days with their mother. Mrs. Ed
ward Hickman and sister. Miss Dor
is Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Hooker and son
Charles, were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel r. Belts on
THANKSGIVING Day, here.
Mrs. Kathryn Thompson and lady
friend OF Baltimore, Md, were the
guests of the formers mother, Mrs.
Katie Tunnel on Thanksgiving.
Upon their return. Mrs. Clarence
Dolby accompanied her sister home
for a visit with her in Baltimore.
Mrs, Nelson Dolby and daughter
Loretta mOtored to Franklinville. N. !
j., where they spent the Thanksgiv-
ing holidays with relatives, Mrs. 1
Clara Richards. her mother. and |
daughter and sister, Mrs. Albert
EckbOld and family. Due to the big
snow storm they We're detained there
over the weekend.
Mrs. Clarence Holt and daughter
Miss Mabel Holt. spent the weekend
in Philadelphia. with visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Wright of
RehObOth visited the latter's father.
James A. Richards on Thursday.
Misses Ann ara Isabelle Wharton
and boy friend, Frank Smith. of
spent the Thanksgiving
and weekend with the formers sis
ter and brother-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Richards in Philadel-
Jhia.
Gideon Roberts who is well known
lere, a former resident, and now
living in Richmond. Va. has been
i'll with an abscess ON his
'ye. But is out of the hospital and
5 somewhat better.
Richard Turpin who is attending
chOOl in Washington. d. C.. and
pending the winter with his sister
here. visited his mother. Mrs. W. s. a..
rant and family here over Thanks
living holidays. .....-
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Of modern civilization" He added :
Human progress would be fatally
set back" The United States has al
ways displayed Job-lIke patience in
adherence to "the spirit OF friendly
tolerance and Of mutual forebear-
ance," which the State Department
recently declared 'proverbial in our
inter-American life"
The volume of trade between the
United States and Latin-America
has been falling off. Imports to Mex
leo dropped 5S295 from April to Au-
gust this year as Mexico resorted to
barter arrangements with Germany
and Italy. The United States holds a
sulight edge over Germany in Bra
zil. The Chamber Of Commerce of
the United States attempts to ex-
plain the shift Of trade to other ma
tions than our own as due to lower
ed manufacturing and selling costs
in other countries, and Increases in
such costs here: and manipulating
eurrencies. barter agreements and
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
GOING ON TO LIMA

The delegation to the Lima Con-
ference is enronte to Peru. Secretary
of State Cordell Hull heads the Uni
ted States delegation and ex-Gover-
nor Alfred M. L.andon was chosen
for second place by President Roos-
eyelt-splendid evidence OF the de-
sire to unity all support in behalf
of the detectives OF solidarity in the
2l American Republicas. Peace is
desired with all nations. and the uni
ty expressed at the Buenos Aires
Conference In 1886 will be reaffirm-
ed, and attempts will be made to
strengthen trade relations.
Our National government is show
ing an aggressive attitude in pro-
noting economic policies and defen-
sive preparedness and the intent of
the Lima Conference is to extend
those efforts along the entire length
of North and South America. The
President and State Department
heads insist that these nations
should be prepared to help defend
all invasions Of the rights of coun-
tries that are under protection OF
the Monroe Doctrine.
No. secret is made OF the fact that
the United States government Is
meeting with serious obstacles I'm
connection with the unfinished task |
that began so long ago in connec-
ton with the Monroe Doctrine. Sol
idifying the relations between the q
democracies of the new world is a |
ceaseless undertaking.
Our Government has not retreated
from Mr.. Hull's stern rebuke in An
gust in which he told the Mexican
government that 1t was attempting
to enforce "the rule of conflscation."
and that acceptance Of such a policy
would imperil the very foundation
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
SAND HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar H. Fleetwood
entertained on Thanksgiying. MIR
and Mrs. James Fleetwood and fam
fly. Roland Millman and Miss Louise
Workman.
There was a linen shower given
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
MilIman on Thursday evening. About
so persons were present. They re-
ceived many useful gifts. The guests
departed at a late hour wishing Mr..
and Mrs. Millman very happy mar
riage. Refreshments were served OF
ice cream and cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rogers en-
tertained on Thanksgiving Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Cason, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Dutton and children.
Mrs. Martha Workman had for
Thanksgiving dinner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Courtland Workman and children
and Clayton Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar H. Fleetwood
announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Frances Fleetwood to
Roland Millman of Milton. They
were married at Lewes by the Rev.
Clarence Cullum. Mr.. and Mrs. Mill
man will reside in Georgetown
where the bride is employed.
The Sand Hill prayer meeting met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Court
land Workman on Friday evening.
Around 35 were present. 1t will meet
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Passwaters near Smiths Store next
Friday evening. Everyone invited.
Services at Sand Hill Church on
Sunday school at 10 a. M,
followed by class at IL a. m.