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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

other community. The number great
ly exceeds the official population Of
about 700.
Buenos Aires 4. Nationwide tele-
phone service in Argentina was in
augurated recently by President Ortiz
and the governors of four provinces.
The new service was made possible by
the completion of an 840-mile tele-
phone line extending through the
heart Of the most productive region
of Argentina. 1t marks the compile
ton of 3-year program by the
United River Plate Telephone System,
whereby its large plant in Buenos
Aires and other more populous prov
inces is interconnected with other
Argentine telephone systems, thus
providing this fourishing country with
telephone facilities adequate to serve
rapidly expanding industrial and
social needs.
Since 1928 approximately 100000
telephones have been interconnected
into a continental telephone network
through international land lines and
through radio telephone stations which
also provide the service with the
United States and SO per cent of all
the telephones in the world.
Chicago :. The origin of "Hello,
Central" has been traced back to
1889 when Mark Twain first used the
word Central as meaning a tele-
phone operator. The word first ap-
peared in his "Connecticut Yankee" In
this book he says: 81 used to wake
and say Hello, Central!' just to hear
her dear voice."
The credit for the first use of this
well-known phrase to Mark Twain is
given in the New American English
Dictionary being compiled by Uni
versity of Chicago experts. The die
tionary, which traces the origin of
words strictly American, is expected
to be completed by 1913.
Bucharest 4. Telephone service in
Rumania is operated by the Rumanian
Telephone Company. The number of
instruments in service on December
81, 1887, was 81,205. The estimated
number of local calls handled during
1887 was 25,O00,000; inter-urban calls
totaled 7,125,483 and international
calls 270,211. The Rumanian Tele-.
phone Company has started work on
laying an inter-urban cable between
Bucharest and Brasov.
New York In 1876 there were
only 200 telephones in Europe and 376
in the United States. Today there are
19,605,00 in the United States and
approximately 39,5OO,OOO in the world.
Hollywood ;. Telephone usage Of
movie stars, as reported by newspaper
columnists, includes Sophie Tucker
booming "Sophie Tucker speaking"
when she answers a ring. Basil Rath-
bone closes all his telephone con-
versations with "God bless YOU" Irene
Dunno wants telephone conveniently
at hand, so she has nine installed in
her home.
New York >. About rs per cent of
the telephone calls between New
York and transatlantic passengers
originate on the ships and are made
while the vessels are within the 1900
mile zone.
Baltimore Maryland telephone
users bear a large share of the cost
of government. In 1888 they will pay
in local, state and federal taxes, about
$2,198,O0O or $4,000 per day-15 cents
out Of every dollar of their telephone
bills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

FOR RENT-LOwer apartment. 3
rooms. Modern conveniences with gar
age. Located Market st. o. L.
Thompson.
Nov. 25-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

|. FOR SALE-Genuine Oliver Farm-
ing Implements: Tractors, plows, disc
harrows, cultivators. Every imple-
ment for the farm. Announcing new
and lower prices on Oliver castings
and repairs. Harry E. White, Makemis
Park, Virginia.
Jan. Cat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

FOR SALE-Tract Of pine timbee.
100 acres more OF less, 1 mile froea
Beaver Dam Station. 1 quarter mile
from Route 13s w. T. BUNTING,
Phone 8 F H., Pocomoke City, Md.
Jan. eff.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

APARTMENT FOR RENT-Apply
FOG Market st.
Dec. 23-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-06

NOIlCE-Price on hair cutting
rs cents will remain the same st
Shaws.
July loft
Evening star., 1939-11-05

Central High School students
toke first town holl proerom seri-
ousIy. They show ropt ettention
os Dr.. ChorIes .PereIef, former
Czech officioI who is now deon Of
the NotionoI University Low
School. bIosts Germony's subju-
COTTON Of his country ond predicts
its rise oeoin to independence.
When the meeting wos thrown
open to questions, student shyness
soon wore off. Star Stan Photos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
A Token of Futility

Remember, just couple of years ago, when "tax tokens" swept the country? They were the little discs or other counters used to pay sales taxes in fractions of cent, so that taxpayers need pay no more than actually due. But now they are actually in use in only few states. The "billion-dollar country" refuses to be- come "fraction-of-a-cent country"
 Alabama, for instance, used lead tokens. It couldn't keep the public supplied. This was because, the Federation of Tax Administrators found out, people were using them for lead washers in applying tar paper to roofs At mill apiece, they cost less than washers. Money-tinkerers, please note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

headaches; it already has for that mat ter. The average Hartford resident, though, is more pleased over the fact that that the long-awaited bridge now seems almost a reality. Actually the hurricane of last fall can be blamed for speeding up the endless discussions of the need of an alternative bridge between Hartford and East Hartford The ensuing flood water neceSSitated closing the Bulkley Memorial structure with consequent lengthy detours to go just two or three miles.
 The bridge will be built by the State Highway Department and will be owned by the state. Undoubtedly bond issue will be floated to finance construction costs for their retirement somewhat up in the air. The state enabling act calls for retirement in 31 years. Congress approved the bridge, inasmuch as the Connecticut is navigable stream, with the proviso that bonds be retired in 25 years. Federal law takes a precedence here so the bonds will probably be fixed to be retired in the shorter period Of time.
 With traffic conditions throughout Connecticut such as they are ano more great pathways planned increasing need of the bridge is now more or less state wide, rather than just confined to Hart ford and vicinity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Shouting'll Come Later

There's a great deal of commotion right now in national legislative circles as Representatives and Senators hit the trail for home Washington, however, still resounds with the shouts and cries of those last hectic hours of the first ses- sion of the 76th Congress. It ended just about as it began with the mailed fist being shaken over the New Deal and Roosevelt policies in general. It seemed to encourage Republicans greatly and they are now telling the nation what "they" did to Roosevelt this year.
 AS matter of fact the Republicans as a minority simply stuck together on the general theory of opposition to the New Deal and Roosevelt. They offered no pro- gram of their own; in fact we doubt if they could have provided one of any par ticular value to the nation at this time. In their program of opposition they were joined by sufficiently large group of Democrats who, too, are opposed to many New Deal measures. This is the unfortu- nate part of it all and reflects quite seri- ously on Democratic leadership in Congress.
 Had the party the right type of leaders in Congress the rift in the ranks would not have continued to widen as the ses- sion waxed and waned. In this respect, too, the President must bear his brunt of the blame. He really started it all when he endeavored to purge" the party ranks of 1888 of all those members who opposed him on the Supreme Court packing" bill. His purge party simply created small bloc of Democratic votes in Senate and House that grew stronger all during 1889 and continually prodded the Administra- ton back into the mire.
 When the 76th Congress reconvenes in 1940 it'll be quite different, though, as election comes next year and there will be mutual efforts to aid both the party and the individual. Out of such chaos some definite leadership must arise to continue Democratic success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
A Thought for Today
Children Adopt" A Ship

Did you ever hear of school children "adopting' a ship? Well, it's being done. More than 70 American seagoing vessels have been "adopted" by grade school classes in geography. It's an arrangement promoted by the American Merchant Marine Womer's Association The thought is to increase interest in the merchant marine and at the same time give the study of geography reality it could not otherwise have.
 Take the fourth grade at Mccullough School of Jackson, Mich., for example. Their teacher, Miss Jessie Huber, made the arrangements through the women's association. They "adopted" the merchant ship Exmoor, making. special arrange mer1ts with the American Export Lines to do so. The ships officers wrote letters to the class from foreign ports where the Exmoor called. The foreign stamps were interesting The story of what American products were delivered at what ports changed from dull listing to fascinat- ing adventure, because it was their" ship.
 Ports in Spain and Africa became more than mere dots on a colored map, be- cause the children followed "their" ship. They learned a great deal about geogra- phy in simple, concrete terms. They learned eagerly certain matters O. history connected with those places. They tried with equal eagerness to improve their own letter-writing ability, so that letters they might write to officers or crew of the Exmoor would be welcomed.
 Obviously there are limits beyond which this particular idea cannot be car ried. Ships officers have lots of things to do besides to write letters home to grade school children And there are only so many ships, anyway. But within the linn it's, what better idea could there be to vitalize geography, stimulate imagination, iYnplant some basic idea of the meaning of trade, and in general widen the hori- zons of children at an age when the world is just beginning to come into their view?
 Exchange of letters with students in foreign countries, new plans like this one linking them to the realities of ships and trade, all bid fair to develop broader, more understanding citizens of the future than those of the past. And heaven knows the world needs them!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

New Hampshire now has its first direct point of entry into Canada by virtue Of the recent opening of new road near the small Canadian village of Chartier- ville Much has been written about this route into Canada in the last few years for it was really spectacular undertak- ing. The well-knoWn Daniel Webster Highway formerly ended about 10 miles from the Canadian border. Between this terminus and the boundary line stretched a virgin forest of some 10 miles, Through this timberand roadway hewed out and today it's proving quite an attraction for New England tourists. Its unique in more ways than one. There isn't house along it's entire 10 miles; the state owns right of way extending for 1000 feet with the road exactly in the middle of it. The only drawback is its narrowness; cut-outs are frequent, every 500 feet, in fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Strict regulations for producers of goats milk are reported in the offing. The industry pioneer one but long minor one, is rapidly coming to the fore. The State Milk Regulation Board is said to be drawing up rules that meet with the com-- p,ete approval of the large goat-herd owners of the state. At present there are no laws governing production or distri- button of goats milk But those in the business seem to want them, so they'll be obliged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

Traffic being what it is in our state the State Motor Vehicle Department is now engaged in the task of charting the most dangerous hills along the state high way system. It has sent out question naires to state police as well as local, asking them to indicate the hills that really constitute hazard. These include hills of curvy nature or which have crests that make visibility poor Hills where accidents are occurring frequently are also on the books. Once this informa- ton is assembled it'll be passed along to both police and public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

poor bookies and has worked out an estimate whereby a bookmak- CTS income Is calculated to be 6 per cent of his gross income. Last week the Treasury sent instruc- tilons to its agents in all big cities to this effect.
 With Moe Annenberg, however, the Treasury has not been so compassionate. Internal Rev. enue agents estimate that as owner of Daily Racing Form. publisher of almost every scratch sheet on the market, and holder of 8 monopoly on communica- tions between thousands of bookies and the racetracks, An- nenberg should have one of the highest incomes in the country.
 That is what the first grand jury hearing in Chicago is all about. The second grand jury, less spectacular but important, is listening to testimony that Annen- berg was violating the Sherman antitrust act by muscling into the racetrack racket and trying to keep others out of the field of purveying race results. a
 GA second article on the fate of the Democratic party as a result of the Annenberg hear ing will follcw shortly.)
 MAIL BAG
 J. K, Alexandria, va.-You are correct that 8 enator Byrd, arch- foe of Roosevelt spending and la- bor legislation, has prospered handsomely during the New Deal. The court records of Clarke Coun- try, Va, and Jefferson County, W. Va, show that between 1883 and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
In Today's Mail
LATE SHERWOOD ROWLAND TERMED "GIBRALTAR
 OF WATERBURY"
August 2, 1889.

August 2, 1939.
 Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 It is never too late to say a good word for a departed friend. I never before have been so deeply affected at the loss of a dear friend as l was the other day as sat in St. Johns church on the green and listened to the eloquent words of the Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. Sher- wood L. Rowland was good friend of mine, and soon after hearing of his illness late In the winter when the snow was on the ground, I vis- ited him at his home on the Boule- yard, was introduced to his wife, and had dinner with them. At that time MT. Rowland did not appear to be i'll and expected to soon be out and in his office at the city hall Probably had he remained away from the place for some months and th-owE away all thoughts o1 business he might have pulled through. But he desired to be serv. ing the people of the city. enc probably forgot about himself. H' was truly the Gibraltar of the City of Waterbury, fighting the goot fight for honest efficient munich pal government, and we can say ol him--good and faithful servant enter thou Into perfect peace aEs rest
 CHARLES .. BURKE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Who was known as the Great Pope?
 9. What is chronology?
 3. What Is the name for a nine sided polygon?
 1. From the top Of which noun tain did Moses receive the law?
 s. What is the official abbrevic- ton for Pennsylvania?
 6. For what is Kitty Hawk fa- nous?
 2. Why are the boots and stir rups of deceased soldiers reversed at military funerals?
 8. With what sport is the name of Beatrice Barrett associated?
 g. To what plant family does broccoli belong?
 10. Name the sacred mountain of Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Selected Poem
IN MEMORTAM
(For My Aunt Margaret

(For My Aunt Margaret sther Leary Goetz in the Poets Corne
 Hartford Times) She is making ginger cookies, I can smell them in the night A spicy, sweet aroma That fills me with delight; An immortal honeySuckle That waits to me vine, And so great is my nostalgia Up each fragrant flower I twine, At the top sit enchanted Gazing through window pane At tiny faultless kitchen That is wrapped in halo-phane; Then suddenly she sees me With her brown-eyed twinkling look And I know from all of Heaven They have chosen her to cookl She is baking ginger cookies In a gold and silver crown, For the cherubs tire of Mama And like their cookies brown. If only she'd say something My heart could understand As I watch the precious movement Of each dear familiar hand, For alas, my feet are slipping And to earth soon shall drop. O speak to me, my dearest, From your radiant cookie shop! She is baking ginger cookies Cookies, round and sweet and thick, And ecstatically hear her, "one for you and Jim and Dicki"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 12:l7 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:54 a. m.; sets 8:0l p. m. tday- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High water at Milford Wednesday Aug. Q, SIS: low water, 100 daylight time).
 The moon entered it's last quarter phase early this morning the exact tirne being 4ie, standard time. The weather prediction. consequently. for the next seven days is rain and then some more rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
Current Comment

I have to accept the bitter with the sweet. If this is the finish I'll just have to take 1t. Lou Gehrig of the Yankees, told his baseball days are over.
 Now figure that people are a lot more valuable than steers. -R. M. Hammond, Memphis real- tor. urging admission of German refugees.
 If Christianity should die out in Europe and America, 1t exists in such vitality and propagating pow CT in the younger churches in In- dia, China, Japan and Africa that sooner or later 1t would spread from those bases and reestablish it. self among us. -Dr. John R. Mott, Protestant mission worker. If giant does not use his strength he is fit only for the circus sideshows. History has put a hard fate on the United States. That fate is leadership and its responsibilities Prof. A. R. N. Lower, Manitoba
 University.
 know many married womer
 with large families who show un. usual judicial judgment. They wouls make splendid judges, but lacl merely the legal training. --Judge Florence 'E. Allen. U. 6 Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
 stalin is Gods greatest enemy.
 Senator Robert R. Reynolds North Carolina Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
. HIGHLIGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Soviet Arctic Is New Frontier

The Russians are pushing back
 vast frontier in the Arctic, open
 ing up new sources of oil, gold.
 lumber, building whole new
 civilization. It Is an epic story In
 which women are playing major
 role. What is happening Is told
 by Ruth Gruber who went to see
 for herself in the book, T Went
 to the Soviet Arctic" (Simon and
 Schuster: $3), excerpted briefly
 here.
 Women had found equality in the Arctic; they had been emancipated in industrial, political, and family life. The conflict of marriage and a career existed in the western mind as a hangover of feudal days. In the Arctic women worked hard, but they were able to combine work and mar- Siage as easily and normally as men did in the west.
 The family was not breaking down; the state did not take chil-' dren completely out of their moth- ers' hands. Nurseries and schools took care of @ working woman's child during the day but she had the responsibility of caring for 1t after work and in the evening. Chil- dren were not denied mother love-" Aboftions and divorces were not promicuous; in fact building family seemed to go hand in hand with building new land. A.. leading the lives of the wealthy woman in the west; they had no silk clothes and limousines and villas. Yet most of them seemed hopeful, and the idealistic ones were completely happy. They had been serfs, standing on the lowest rung of the old ladder of autocracy. That ladder had been overturned with their revolution; women were win ming equal rights throughout the land.
 They could seek expression in any field they chose. in politics. science, the arts, the professions, motherhood, labor-so long as their work was part of the public good. Politically, they could vote and hold office. .. Socially, they were no longer slaves in the kitchen and serfs to their men.
 Communal dining rooms took the burden of cooking from their shoul- ders; and trained and expert nurses helped them bring up their babies l.. The wives of engineers and administrators now do social work among the workers families to make sure that wages are high enough that there is sufficient milk anc meat in the house. that the children are properly clothed and that the standard of living is raised fol all groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08

1897 Byrd bought up many farms at foreclosure sales. He paid total of $132,454.16 in cash to- gether with $l00,000 to liquidate debts incurred before 1883, or a total of $232, ,454.16, all paid during the New Deal .. T. G., Shreve- port, La.-Seyeral candidates are on the Justice Department list for the new federal judgeship in Louisiana, but both Roosevelt and Murphy plan to go very slow in picking one . A. S., Salina, Kans.-Last summer Roosevelt in- formed Senator Borah that Mus solini had only 10000 Fascist troops helping Franco in Spain. Since then Italy had officially dis closed that there were 120,000. The failure of the President and the State Department either to be frank or better informed undebt- ly was one cause for Senate dis trust regarding neutrality H. O., Milwaukee Senator Ben- nett Clark will not have any easy time controlling the Missouri dele- gation to the Democratic National Convention if Governor Stark op- poses him. When the Missouri Young Democrats met at Joplin last winter Clark's name was booed and tabled when friends tried to secure his endorsement for the Democratic presidential nomination II. J. T. H., Har- lem-Thanks to the excellent work of Lester Walton U. s. minister to Liberia. the United States has concluduesd five treaties with that country in the past 17 months.
 Copyright, 1899 by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-08
The First Step

Hartford and environs seem well on their way towards new highway bridge across the Connecticut River as result of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin naming five-rnan commission last week to assume full charge of all preliminary details. This commission is given five years In which to make necessary surveys. They will ir- clude possible sites for the bridge; the type of structure; approaches; and lastly, whether or not it's to be paid for by tolls:
 This last detail will produce plenty of