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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
THE GREAT LINCOLN

1t has not been four score
years that this nation was
given it's famous Gettysburg
Address. These words of a
man lived imprinted in mil
hons of schoolbooks and in
billions of hearts from that
memorable day when, in five
minutes time, Lincoln spoke
over the heads of an assem-
bly, down through the years
to us today. Ii ever we are
impressed it is now, for these
words uttered at a shrine,
were meant to guide us in
governing ourselves both
wisely and well, we the peo-
pie who were to come and
take the place Of those gath
cred before him at GeUtys-
burg. Lincoln the Great,
who saw with eyes of wisdom
the perils in governing a
people, who was guided in
these momentous words in
giving an all-time solace, a
demand ana a bequesU, to
these generations that were
to follow. He it was, this
raw-poned man from a Ken
lucky cabin and an Illinois
prairie, who gave to America
the summing up of an old
claim for greatness in gov
eminent, the power of free
dom in citizenship. AS Lin
coin so nobly put it, con
ceived in liberty and dedi-
Gated to the proposition that
all men are created equal"
1t is most fitting that the
nation honors the birthday
of this superb character who
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

Those who follow the State
Government and methods Of
taxation are unanimous in
indorsing the Rawls committee
report which Governor O'Conor
has accepted in full. Particu-
larly does the Rawls COM
mittee deserve commentator
for its intelligent and bold
approach to the States most
serious problem. Many of
the features and recommen-
dations will be felt keenly by
taxpayers although it is real
lied that new and higher
imposts are necessary to
carry on the States activities
and reestablish her financial
standing.
One particular feature of
the report which deserves
mention is the elimination of
the manufacturers tax i'm
posed by the last General
Assembly on Maryland Dis
tilleries. In its stead is rec
commended an increase in the
excise tax on liquor. The
increase will not only bring
in more revenue to the State
but the elimination of the
212c per gallon on Maryland
distillers removes what has
proven to be a definite handi-
cap to Maryland production.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
Pump Printing Gifts to
States Force Them to BorrorO

Further, nearly all of the federal
appropriations for pump printing, ("
when granted to states or lesser
jurisdictions, are offered on condi-
ton that the state, or city or county,
must put up an equal amount. In
hundreds of cases in the last six
years, this policy has resulted in
states or lesser subdivisions of gov
eminent being forced to borrow on
its own bonds in order to get hold of
the federal cash. The result: new
debt. 1t becomes clear, therefore,
that if the state executives insist on
reduced expenditures, they are un-
likely to accept these federal gifts
because of the probable added debt
burden.
Another thing likely to happen in
some OF the states is added taxes.
The state legislatures are due for
an awakening as to the actual con-
dition of their state finances. Some
may dodge it this year, but facts
will have to be faced. When new
taxes come, what howl there will
be! That howl will be heard in con-
gress, too, both concerning state
and county and city taxes on the one
hand and national taxes on the other
hand. 1t appears to me that taxes
will prove to be the best antidote
for the poison OF borrowing to spend
that can be found.
Q Western Newspaper Union.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

Byrd pointed out that this had hap
pened while our government was
running from billion or so to five
or six billions into debt each year.
He suggested, moreover, that if the
United States had done as well this
country's national income would now
be $88, 900, 900, 900 instead of the $780,
600, 100000 which was estimated for
1888. The thought was then ad-
vanced that England had not tried
to harry and brighten business"
which was employing people who
wanted work, not charity.
There are other things happening
besides the Byrd attacks and the
congressional action on relief appro-
priations to indicate the growing
strength of those who believe spend
ing borrowed money has been, and
is, unwise. Word has come through
to Washington of the action of sew
eral governors who are insisting
that their states avoid getting into
the hole. Governor Cochran of Ne
braska, a Democrat, and Governor
Bricker of Ohio, Republican, each
has put their respective state legisla-
lures on notice that expenditures are
to be pared to the bone. There are
others who could be named, but
from the information we have here
in Washington, Governors Cochran
and Bricker are the outstanding ex-
amples.
1t might be said that these refer
only to states and not to national
policies. Very well. No state ex-
ecutive could get away with such a
program unless he had the back
ing of majority of his own peo-
pie. If they believe that way about
state affairs, there is no reason to
think they will take a contrary view
concerning the national treasury and
funds which it must borrow to
spend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

dreamed his dreams in a
twelve-foot cabin and emerged
a ruler of men whom he both
understood and loved. We
honor him by these words
of Gettysburg, to consider
and obey him, to live and
respect them. Lincoln drew
no applause from the audi
ence, in fact, the newspapers
of that day gave the promi-
nent place to the speech of
Edward Everett, the re-
nowned orator who spoke at
the same ceremony. Did Lin
coin look over the heads of
his audience into the heavens
and eyes of future genera
lions who would need his
wise words? Was he caution
ing and guiding us? Did he
fail to make a great impress
sion upon this Gettysburg
group because he spoke to
them indirectly? He of lowly
birth, who had so sensitive a
heart that when asked how
he could stand anguish on so
many sides, replied, "Die
when l may, l want it said
of me by those who know me
best, that l always plucked
a thistle and planted a
flower when / thought a
flower would grow" This is
the wise man who stressed
our liberty and equality. He
who loved the simple and
good life but who insisted
with emphasis, 81 go for all
sharing the privilege of the
government who assist in
bearing it's burdens"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
THE RAWLS COMMITTEE

The Production Tax has
not been a tax on liquor at
all but a tax imposed for the
privilege of doing business in
Maryland. Before this tax
was voted, the industry spent
as much as $13,500,000 in the
State for wages and supplies
in a single year. The tax
value of this volume of bust
ness is substantial.
1t is estimated that the in
crease in the excise tax will
produce 100000 while the
production tax produce d
$250,0O0.
Maryland industry should
be encouraged = not handi-
capped. The distillers spend
many millions for labor and
for other Maryland products.
Viewed, as it should be, en-
tirely as an economic propo-
sition, the liquor producers
represent one of the States
big businesses and should be
encouraged rather than pen
allied. The excise tax places
the burden where it belongs,
while the production tax was
merely a convenient, though
ill-advised, manner of raising
some such needed revenue.
Let whiskey be taxed but
let all whiskey be taxed
alike.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
WE WILL BE FIT f!

When we have needed a
new coat of paint for the
house, when our plumbing
seemed antiquated and our
heating equipment gave us a
bit of trouble, we wished for
new housing quarters that
would solve the whole prob
lem. Consequently, when
folks read that, after making
a survey of As per cent of all
the dwellings, in the nation
and the answer was that six
out of ten houses needed re-
pairing and sixteen of every
100 houses outside of New
York City were found unfit
for use, we turned back to
our paint job, our kitchen
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

sink and leaky pipes and the
stove that wouldn't draw, and
we found it all good. For
human nature is such that
we may think our home isn't
fit to live in but we won't
stand for someone else to
say the same thing. This
report shows that one-third
of the nation is poorly
housed. We shall hope for
a new coat of paint this
spring, do a bit of work on
the plumbing and perhaps
manage a roll or two of wall
paper when the fires are out
and let anyone tell us that
our house isn't fit for use
then!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
GOOD SENSE

Folks are mighty glad to
know that the famous
"quints" will not become a
side show for visitors at the
New York Exposition. The
Canadian Government and
DIR. Dafoe have made a def
mite stand against exhibiting
these familiar five to the
curious sight-seers. Of course
this refusal to allow such an
entrance means the loss of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

a million dollars to the little
girls, but it would be Just
another step where they were
not allowed to be human and
normal youngsters. Our
respects to the makers of
this decision. 1t is a problem
to keep the lives of these
children sane and usual, an
effort to obtain privacy for
them. Little animals in
cages don't have it, but can't
five sweet little girls.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
The Living Word

Christ is the Living Word; so it is
the Word of God that has come
from God, and has come into this
world, and by which all and every
operation OF God is effected. Where
the Word of God is received the
soul is begotten Of God.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
States Take Heed and
Start Cutting Expenses

Due largely, the senator thought,
to the fact that England had tried
to live within its income as an in
dividual would do, that nation had
a national income in 1887 that was
lib per cent of it's income in 1929.
Which is to say that it was more
pro- -cus than in 1929. tor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

If a lot of husbands went out into
the cold and ice dressed as their
wives dress people would think they
were trying to commit suicide.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

The average mans idea of the per-
suit Of happiness is to keep one step
behind his neighbors and two jumps
ahead of the sheriff.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

\ A New York editor says worrying
won't help YOU, and that makes it
an even break because most of us
can't help worrying.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02

One way you look at it life is a
good deal like hash. You get out of it
just what you put in it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
Opposition to Philosophy
of Spending Breaks Loose

1t will be recalled how the oppo-
nents of President Roosevelt's phi
losophy of spending showed their
mettle in the house of representa-
tives when that body voted to cut
$3.50, 100000 off of the deficiency re-
lief appropriation. Mr.. Roosevelt
asked for $875, 100000. The cut was
accomplished despite some hair
raising stories from official sources
in the administration that elimina-
ton of any Of the requested funds
would mean suffering, maybe star
walton, maybe quick death, for
many thousands of persons. .
Well, the house members tor a
majority of them) did not believe
those stories, and thus they made a
start at cutting governmental
spending. They gave an Indication
at the same time that there must be
a general revision of the federal
governments machinery for relief
OF the unemployed. During the de-
bate and in the corridors, one heard
frequent expressions that congress
had appropriated last year the funds
the administration thought necessa.
ny to maintain relief until the end
OF next June. But proAigate spend
ing had used UP the money and the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
Bruckarfs Washington Digest
Theory Of Spending Ourselves Out
OfDepression Seen Unwise Course
Evidence in Congress of Definite Determination to Cut
Down Appropriations; Sound Sense of American
People Always Finds Answer to National Problems.
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
WNu Service National Press Bldg. WashingtOn D. C.

professional believers had returned
for more. Some of the debate was
quite acrimonious and various
charges were hurled that the relief
officials had tried again to "buy"
the election, that being why the
funds ran short.
Immediately after the house was
through with the relief bill, the op-
ponents of spending in the senate
started after the appropriation.
There were many in that body who
wanted to appropriate only for two
months, proposing that in the mean
time there should be brand new
relief setup devised. But the ma
jority sentiment was swayed by the
general argument that, whatever
the shortcomings of the Harry Hop
kins relief methods, poor people
should not be made the goats; it
was no fault of the unemployed who
needed help that Mr.. Hopkins, now
the secretary of commerce, had
made mess of the relief program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
PETER breaches AT
PENTECOST

LESSON TEXT-Acts 2:12-18. S6-41.
GOLDEN TEXT-Not by might nor by
power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord Of
hosts.-Zechariah as.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
Bruckarfs Washington Digest

WASHINGTON. - 1t always has
been my conviction that the Ameri-
can people will find a sound answer
to every national problem, if they
are given the facts and the time to
figure out what those facts mean.
They may be swayed temporarily;
theymay be led or herded or threat
ened and these conditions may put
them in wrong spot temporarily,
but repeat that if they are given
time, the national conclusion, the
collective thinking, will be along
sound lines.
They are demonstrating these
things as a fact, again. There is
no doubt about it. For five or six
years, considerable majority of
the nations citizenry was following
the theory of spending ourselves out
of the depression. 1t was an I'M
sound course, obviously, but money
was made to do lot of talking-as
money in billions of dollars will
talk. Lately, however, hardy Amer
lean thinking has been carrying the
majority back to normal under
standing, and the influence of spend
ing by the federal government is
sagging, distinctly.
Notwithstanding the statements,
frequently heard from Republican
sources, that ''you can't beat Santa
Claus" or the variation that "you
can't beat $4,000, 900, 00O," there is
plenty of evidence to show that there
is quite definite determination to
quit that sort of thing. That is,
there is a determination in most
places outside of the so-called inner
circle of New Dealers. Especially
is this true in the halls Of congress
where, unless there is an earth
quake, many important steps will
be taken by senators and repre-
sentatives in the direction of sound
er government finance. The old and
familiar American traits of initia-
tive, of saving, of living within ones
income, are coming to the surface
very rapidly and the restoration of
these traits to places of respecta-
bility in American life is being re-
Elected on capitol hill in Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-02-02
Beginning Only Foretaste
OF What Is Coming

vi VI 0t ~ Looming
While it seems that a cut of $780,
600, 000-which is about one-fifth the
amount asked - represents some
thing substantial, this beginning is
only foretaste of what is COM
ing. The spenders have had their
innings for five or six years, or
since Mr.. Roosevelts Economy
act" Of 1888 was abandoned as a
pattern of government. They have
used various names and descrip-
tons, such as pump printing" and
spending to restore prosperity, etc.
1t appears now, however, that their
days are numbered. do not mean
that everything in the way Of gov
eminent cash sop is going to be
thrown out Of the window at once.
One of the leaders in this direc-
ton has been Sen. Harry Byrd, the
Virginia Democrat, who is just as
hard boiled in preserving q sound
national government as his senior,
the redoubtable Carter Glass.
Through thick and thin, Senator
Byrd has been attacking the spend
ing policies, calling attention to the
dangers Of an increasing national
debt and the certainty that the coun-
try as whole must bear the bur-
den Of added taxation. He did this
the, while administration sharp
shooters were firing one broadside
after another at his head or hide.
The other night, Senator Byrd got
on the radio and told the country
again what was happening. He had
some new facts and figures about
the situation. The Virginian asked
some rather pertinent questions,
too, about the situation in England.
He pointed out that England has not
been running deficit after deficit and
that, as a matter of cold fact, while
the United States was adding more
than $2l 900 100000 to its national
debt, England was balancing its
budget and making some Roadway
in reducing its national debt.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19

after one year or more continuous
service therein, and who are less
than thirty six years of age and
qualified, are eligible for
enlistment In the Regular Army
Reserve.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19
in THE NATIONS POCKET

Again mass distribution is going to bat in aiding
distressed agricultural crop On January II, the cham
stores reached the peak period of nationwide Use
ore-Butter campaign undertaken to reduce the butter
surplus and to impress with the heathulness
paatability and true economy of commodity which IS
produced in every state and helps support millions Of
farm families
AS the National Association of Food Chains points
out Throughou the land this campaign has been marked
~ earnest, willing cooperation from newspapers, farm
publications. producer committees farm organizations,
producer cooperaves extension workers. radio stations
and many Others. And the food chains themselves have
apparently used every conceivable promotona technique
to encourage sales and make of this vitality i'm
portant job Coasttocoas newspaper advertising
Tins to sales personnei-handbs to housewives
and attractive butter dispays-suggeStions showing how
butter may be pr0fitably used in the home-these
of the used to carry the good word OF
good butter to every )ssibe consumer, whether
a chain store
This butter campaign divided into periods. Past
experience indicates that considerable success was
achieved in the earlier periods Now the peek period has
arrived and the merchandser have redoubed their
efforts. That cash in thousands of farmers
pockets which in turn in the nations pocket
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19

In England and France observers find growing be-
lief that the Munich settlement tragic mistake Even
Mr. Chamberlain has lately taken stronger toward
Germany And there is a sound for that Trade
Sef-sufficiency is Hitler's dream-a Germany which
can live in comfort and plenty without relying on any
power And selfsut ficency is what Hitler achieving
with amazing speed The small nations Central Europe
coming and within the German orbit Hitler
tools at his command to get the result he
PROMISES threats economic bribes-and small nation
afford to hold out against the desires of the
OF Europe AS Dewitt Mackenzie, expert writes 'The
smashing of Czechoslovakia and Frances abdcaton of
her Influence, have enabled Hitler to impose control
under which these comparatively small countries hence
forth will not live for themselves but for the benefit
the fatherland'
Thus does the balance Of power shift 1t means that
billions in trade will be lost to other powers 1t means that
Hitler is gradually building German-dominated empire
exceeding the DIRE of Bismarck And finally it
means that the oatoOE for Democracy in Europe was
never blacker Some perts feel to be inevitable that
france will eventually 1ccumb, and become totaitarian
state. more or less the Fascist model.
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19
WAR is A Racket

Increasingly the notion grows
upon us that the war game is a
racket, created by the munitions
makers, promoted by the duped
Statesmen" who, as a result of
subtle propaganda are made to be-
lieve that danger is in the offing,
and supported by the puppet public
who have to jump to foot the bill
as the tax strings are ierked up
and down.
Back in 1884 the magazine
Fortune" pub'ished an article
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ENLISTMENT
Regular Army

Generally speaking, to be ac-
ceptable for enlistment in the
Regular Army, applicants must
meet the following requirmenta:
They must be between the ages
of IS and 35 for Original enlist
ment. unmarried, and those under
p must have the written consent
Of parents or guardians; they must
be at least 5 feet 4 inches in height
and weigh not less than 115
pounds; they must be Of good
moral character, as evidenced by
written testimonials from reputable
citizens of their respective com
munities; they must be in good
health and free from incapacitat-
ing deformities. They must be
citizen Of the United States by
birth or naturalization at the time
Of enlistment; they must be able
to pass the intelligence and literacv
tests as prescribed in regulations
overning recruiting for the
Regular Army.
Regular Army Reserve
Single or married men who apply
within three years after honorable
discharge from the Regu ar Army
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19
FARMING IN 1889

survey made by the Darymen's League News indi-
cate that the bulk of farmers farm leaders and agr-
cultural economists believe that agriculture better
year in 1939-and that marketing cooperation will be
dominant factor in the Improvement
Typical comment comes from National Grange Master,
H. j. Taber who says Reorganization remains the challenge
OF farmers everywhere, and especially darymen.'
The Dairymer's League Cooperative Association is
fine example of aggressive sske marketing
ganization pioneer in the great New York milk she'd
has successfully preached the gospel of sefhelp to tens
Of thousands of farmers. It has been strong influence
in obtaining favorable agriculture legislation And has
earned nationwide credit for the consistent progress it
has made behalf of its members
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19

tie mansion becomes like it's oc-
cuDant. The places in which we
i've are largely expressions of
curse Ees. OF course there are
exceptions but where you find
iilthy homes they are usually
filled with filthy people.
And filthy people are ignorant
Peep e. Changing the quality Of
the house in which they live does
not change the quality of mind in
their heads. The better-housing is
good step in the right direction
The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.) 1930-current, 1939-01-19

provided it has a follow-up step
and, more important, a proceeding
step-the improY cement of the
mental furniture to a condition
where it can appreciate any out
ward Improvement that may be
offered. Here, as in so many other
things in life, man does not live
by bread alone.
You cannot outlaw ignorance and
Il tn by building better houses.
These can only be out-lawed by
building better minds.