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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
TEMPERANCE UNITS
 MEET IN NEW HAVEN

Waterbury delegates will attend the semi-annual convention of the grand division of Connecticut Sons of Temperance of North America at Calvary Baptist church, New Haven, April 28.
 Listed among the scheduled speakers are Mrs. Anna R. Baedor, of Hartford, past most worthy pa triarch, who will discuss temperance from the angle of "Detour or Stop" and Mrs. H. E. Preusser, president of the New Haven county W.C.T.U., whose subject will be, 'The Modern Approach"
 Also listed to take part in the pro- gram are Rev. Frank M. Swaffield, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, New Haven, and E. c. Prettyman, superintendent of the Connecticut Temperance union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
BAPTIST LEAGUE
 TO HEAR MILAN

Dr. John H. Mclean of New Ha- ven will speak at the monthly meet ing of the Mems League of the First Baptist Church tonight at o'clock. His topic will be The Weather
 As special added attraction the Fischer Marimba Band will play. The Bristol Brotherhood will be guests of the Baptist men. This will also be observed as ladies' night so members are urged to bring their wives, sisters, sweethearts or moth- CTS. Refreshments will be served. pr. John H. Poster, president, will in- troduce Dr. Mclean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
DR. E.M. EDWARDS DISCOVER FOR
 CONSTIPATION
Benefits Nation of sufferersl

COLUMBUS. OHIO. For over 20 years Dr. F M Edwards fwtdeiy known physician) successfully treated scores of patients for constipation and the head aches, lack ot energy and mental dull ness which often result.
 This wise Doctor knew liver bile must flow freely eperp dab into your intestines or fatty foods cant be properly digested and you may become constipated So he kept this in mind when he perfected his famous Dr. Edwards, Olive Tablets.
 Olive Tablets, being purely reGetGbie, are harmless, yet they assure gentle, th0rough bowel movements and ALSO heip stimulate bile flow. Test their goodness TONIGHTi 16f. 30t, 60t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
FOUR ENTERED IN
 SPEAKING CONTEST

Four members of the Waterbury Salvationarmy corps will participate in the speaking contest June 3 and 4 at Meriden, sponsored by the divis- ional young peoples councils. Com- missioner Alexander M. Damon of New York headquarters will be the principal speaker.
 The four contestants, Charles Du- ren, William Hartsharn, Jean and Barbara Ruda will speak on 'The Spirit of Love At Work" All have been instructed by Charles Rictyke, young peaple's sergeant-major.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
DO vOlI reuoenher

Do you remember. SandersOn Brothers, Water bury leading mems clothiers located Bank street. whose covered wagon with that beautiful span horses was their chief advertisement? When Waterbury's leading pool room was conducted by Harvey Brothers just around the corner of Exchange Place and West Main Street? When J. G. Cutler conducted
 harness shop in Exchange Place and the big attrac- tiOn the wooden horse full size which always stood outside the store?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
WORLDS FAIR TRIP 1:
 FOR COM. VERRIKER

Fire Commissioner William Yer riker was awarded a $50 trip to the New York. Worlds fair at dance given for the benefit of the Polish National home at 281 Bank street Saturday night.
 The committee in charge of the affair, which included an entertain ment program, were Stanley Hu- lak. Bronislaw Mazurski, John T.. Sterlin, Adam Kosinski, Walter Os drowski and Joseph Bisiewicz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

Flew Flag at Tripoli. . . Old Glory has been the symbol of the United States for more than 16O years but there few episodes in its career as little known or more noteworthy than it's display Trpolitan stronghold on April 27 1805 It was the first time the Stars and Stripes has flown fortress of the Old World and it represented signal victory of the infant American Navy a cruel and barbarous foe America had decided that it would longer pay tribute to the Barbay pirates the price of freedom on the seas William Eaton naval agent to the Barbary States planned depose the Governor of Derne and to place in power ruler friendly to the United States His military leader Lieutenant Presley N OBannon, of the Marine Corps With the limited American forces at their disposal they knew this could not be accomplished At Alexandria, Egypt they organized expedition com posed of Greeks Turks Arabians and the poygo dwell lers northern Africa headed by few U S. Marines, and they out for the Tripolitan stronghold On their march of nearly 600 miles the desert the Americans met with revolt, dissension and open mutiny among their followers while the lack of both food and water added to their Only the firm attitude of Eaton, supported by OBannon and his marines, brought the expedition to successful climax At Derne, the over land party reinforced by the of three American gunboatS The surrender of the town demanded It refused. The Americans and their allies swept forward captured the fortress and turned it's guns upon the enemy, while Lieutenant OBannon and MdShipman Mann, of the Navy, tore down the Trpotan standard and flung Old Glory to the breeze Log of the U $. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
ABROAD IN EUROPE
 THEME OF LECTURE

An illustrated lecture Abroad in Europe" will be given by Rev. T. Le- Roy Crosby of the South Federated church at the monthly meeting of Continenal quarry tonight at 8 o. clock in Masonic temple. John Mo- Lean will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

Mrs Henry Donahue, wife of the assistant Boy Scout executive deserves orchids for her marvellous DOT raya of the Mother of Jesus in the Second Congrega tonal church passion play, From Manager to Throne.
 caught last evenings coorfu presentation and believe you me it was evening well spent. For those who tonight when the fifth and final production is offered swift-movng and diversified drama, it'll hold you Spelbound for two hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
Editor. Tall Tower Topics.

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. It affords me great pleasure to extend to cordial invitation to attend the second annual and dance to be given by The WOcOtt Police Aid Association Friday evening" the 28th of April at Shel Chateau WOlcott, compli shall look forward to having you with Very truly yours, Henry B. Traver, General Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

Editor, Tall Tower Topics-You cordially in- vited to attend the first annual banquet of the Holy Name Bowling league, to be held at Shel Chateau, on the evening of April 24 at o'clock The society not thank you by mere words for your interest and kind efforts in behalf We therefore, take this of expressing our sincere gratitude Sincerely cis Ashe, Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

It's in the wool. England and the United States will swap compliments when Queen Elizabeth arrives here later in the spring. The Queen is due in Wash ingtOn on June and at this time both she and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will sheer blue wool the queens pastel blue in American mills, and Mrs. Roosevelt's azure blue woven in England Thus will the two ladies and countries swap wOOlen compliments bureau of fashion trends comments By their gra- acceptance of these fabrics Queen Elizabeth and
 Mrs. Roosevelt have permitted millions of wool growers weavers and other workers to feel that they will have integral part in the historic first meeting on Amer can soil of Great Brtain's regning monarchs and Americas President and First Lady,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
Todays Answers so
 CRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. France is bound to Poland and Rumania.
 2. Della Bogard was the slugged actress.
 3. Nine, with newest grandchild. 4. True. John Torrio went on trial for evading taxes.
 5. Fred Brown is newly appoint ed comptroller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Purser.
 2. No.
 3. Zero.
 4. Bay of Bengal. 5. Statutes that regulate the right to pursue and take or kill certain kinds of wild ani- mals and birds. 6. Lazar0 Cardenas. !. West Virginia. 8. An ascetic system of liv- ing apart from the world. 9. Hah-wr-e. 10. Golf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
Good Evening.
I DON'T KNOW
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

This should be good old world Living in the land of the free, When Spring comes along in April And no one has to flee. We should all be very happy, And good, isn't that so? That's the way 1t should be, But then, don't know. This should be a good old world, Civilization ever on the go, Would you say something is wrong? Well perhaps, don't know. Now in April nature quckens Flowers soon blooming, and SO What with asparagus and dandelion greens We should be happy, but don't know
 Elm Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

Women wishing to buy coffee in Berlin must form in line uotside stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17
FAIR ENOUGH

I'm going to the races
 But also to the fair, Can't sacrifice either one,
 I've got to bet on the mare. I'm going to bet my horses
 With my usual care But, by heck, if it breaks me,
 I'm also going to the fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-17

Erudite Egbert says there three types of young in this country the smart Ones the not smart ones, and those that swallow goldfish.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Transportation
4 Apartments for Rent

FURNISHED APTS for rent Newly
decorated. Close-in ITO Broad
way. 1912
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

WILL PARTY finding small black
leather case and black shoe at
scene of wreck Wednesday at
Main and Second Sts., leave same
at Hong Chong Grocery. Reward.
10-11
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

GROOM MODERN house, unfur-
nished. Large garage. Adults pre-
ferred 634 So. 9Th, Phone 365
after 5 pm. 9-29tf
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
SO Used Tires - Auto Acces.

SAVE MONEY
USED CYLINDER heads, recondi-
toned generators and starters.
Everything for cars, trucks and
tractors.
CARTER MOTOR g. SUPPLY
1868 Main Phone SO
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
livestock

FOR SALE-40 head fresh cows
and springers. E. R. Long, Phone
Brawley 8728-R-1. 1913
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

30 Farm Implements
NEW FARMALL TRACTOR, also
500 acres cultivating to be done,
new Chevrolet truck and 33-ft.
semi Callahan trailer. See Bert
Purdy, Edgar Implement Store.
1913
FORDSON TRACTOR CHEAP.
Phone 8707-W-1. 1913
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
WhereTh ANT Want Ad - Phone 300
Lost. Found, EstrGy

LOST-Silver tie clasp. Hand made
set with petrified wood. Stone
with initial R. Liberal reward.
Roy Oliver, care of Crescent jew
elry Co., 621 Main st. l0-l2
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

UNFURNISHED 5-room house. Call
at 1865 Broadway. 10-1l
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

HUBAM CLOVER = Extra fancy
plant now for spring pasture or
hay crop, $11.50 per 100 lbs. Book
your requirements now!
DESSERT SEED co.
GLIB Main Phone 294
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

CORN AND BARLEY for Sale at
L. A. Rowland Ranch, 3k miles
South of Seal Heights Store.
1916
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

FRESH COW with second calf for
sale. j. w. Roberts, ~ miles
south, 4 mile east of Meloland.s
1O-12
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Farm Products

WHEAT FOR SALE. Herd Fedora
tion. Edwin Nelson. l mile west,
miles south of Holtville. 1914
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
IS Trucks. Tracr0, 9, Trailers

EXTRA GOOD stock trailer. New
tires. Edgar Implement Store.
Phone 636.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

WOOD FOR SALE. 277 Maple
behind new Ball Park. 10-ll
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

FURNISHED broom house, $3.50
per month. Also a $l750 house.
End of North 9th st. Mrs. Long.
l0-11
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

FOR RENT unfurn4shed / bedroom
house. 1900 San Diego highway.
10-6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

YOUNG MARE, very gentle, also
saddle, cheap. Phone 8707-W-1.
1913
Evening star., 1939-04-16

tons out of world production Of $4,000
tons annually. Wool is indispensable
in war for clothing. blankets, bunting
and horse equipment. Even in peace
time the United States is obliged to i'm
port considerable quantities from Eu-
rope, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia,
South Africa and Canada.
20 Critical Items.
There are 20 items listed as critical
asbestos, cadmium, coffee. cork. cryol:te,
flaxseed, f1uorospar, graphite, hides, 10
dine, kapok, nux vomica. opium. phenol
and picric acid, platinum, scientific
glass, tanning materials, titanium, to-
luol and vanadium. One-third of the
country's cattle hides are imported.
Two-thirds of the worlds coffee is grown
in Brazil. The United States has be-
come the second largest producer of
iodine, obtained from salt brine oil
wells. The principal sources of opium
are British India. Turkey in Asia and
Yugoslavia. All supplies of this narcotic
confiscated by the authorities since 1925
have been turned over to the surgeon
general Of the Army, with the result that
large quantities are now in storage.
There are IS materials listed as essen
tial, of which the best known are alco-
hol, copper, helium, iron and steel, lead,
paper and pulp, petroleum, phosphates,
potash, sugar, wheat and zinc.
(Copyright, 1939)
Evening star., 1939-04-16

fiber, used in practically all naval cord
age because 1t floats and resists the ef-
fects OF salt water, comes from the
abaca plant of the Philippines. Mica,
indispensable for insulation purposes in
the airplane, radio and automobile in
dustries. is produced chiefly in Mada-
gascar, India and the United States.
The armor plate of the world is made
Of nickel steel, and nine-tenths of the
globes production Of nickel comes from
the Sudbury district of Ontario. Do
mestic industry supplies only so per
cent Of the countrys peace-time needs
for optical glass. Quartz crystal, used
for optical instruments and frequency
control in radio equipment, derives
chiefly from Brazil. Quicksilver is an
ingredient OF many explosives. The
greatest sources are Italy. Spain and
Mexico.
Quinine, drug for which there is no
substitute, comes from the Andean re-
gion of South America, Jamaica and
the East Indies. Rubber. of which the
United States accounts for half the
worlds consumption, presents one of the
most serious problems. From the Malay
states, Ceylon and the Dutch East In
dies comes 81 per cent Of all rubber
used. Synthetic rubber is being devel-
oped from materials abundant in the
United States. Silk, used in parachutes
and powder bags for big artillery, is OBJ
tanned chiefly from Japan and China.
Tin, which nature omitted from the
soil Of America, has military use in
making bearings, soldiers, bronzes and
gun metals. Most Of it comes from the
Malay states, the Dutch East Indies
and Bolivia. The United States uses
and throw away 80 billion tin cans per
year. Tungsten, used in incandescent
lamps and iron alloys for tool steels,
comes prednminantly from China and
India. The United States produces 5000
Evening star., 1939-04-16
Iraq Irrigation Changes
Desert Into Fertile Land

With life-giving water from recently
completed irrigation projects, the gov
eminent of Iraq is Transforming the ira
ditional site Of the Garden Of Eden from
dusty desert into green, productive land.
"West of Baghdad, between the ancient
Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, the reputed
home of the Biblical Eden is fast learning
the ways of modern civilization" points
out the National Geographic Society.
"Over 1t fly birdmen of three airlines.
BY it roll the mechanical giants of rail
and motor bus transport Little more
than 100 miles away are the two pipe
lines through which oil flows hundreds
OF miles to Mediterranean ports,
Evening star., 1939-04-16
Indo.China's Resources
Are Valuable to France

French Indo-China, now in the
shadow Of the Japanese-occupied island
OF Hainan, Is valuable source of raw
materials for the mother country" says
the National Geographic Society.
Its rubber, according to reports from
Paris, will supply Ill French needs loc
the coming year"
Evening star., 1939-04-16
Nazis Light Prague

PRAGUE F.-Germany for at least
two years will have the power to shut of
the electric lights in Prague. Prague's
current comes from Seestadtl, in the
Sudeten area annexed BY Germany, but
a domestic plant Is being built. ~
Evening star., 1939-04-16

II shall be content il those shall
pronounce my history useful 1Oho
desire to giue pie1o of euents as
they really did happen, and as they
are Uery likely. in accordance tDith
human nature, to repeat them
selUes at some future tin1e-it not
exactly the same, yet very SINH
furly. History, I, 2.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
Title Expert Observes
 9Oth Birthday Today

It was e4 years ago that Ben- jamin Franklin Rowland, titlo ex- pert, occupied himself with his first search Into land boundaries here in Waterbury, back in 1874.
 Today, Mir. Rowland, still en- gagged in the work Of title search- ing, celebrates his D0th birthday and friends of long standing in the ofiice Of Town Clerk Mary 0. Kilmartin arc preparing to give him the annual birthday party which has become an event ob- served January 2eth over many years.
 No Spoctaclcs obscurcd the gieam of kindly humor in Mir. Howland's keen blue eyes as he sucoumbed to his annual" interview today, taking time off for c few moments of retrospect. Dressed in . blue suit, the black coat Of other years discarded, Mir. Rowland sought no chair while questions prompted retrospect, laughed easily over tho experience Of last year when, on his habitual walks near South Erie tain, he was Host" overnight, in the woods, "rescued' hours later by Q searching party, nono the worse Of his might out.
 With sprightliness belying his anniversary, MT. Rowland roeol- iectcd that his mother lived to Do % years old; that his father, who had Q hand in building the Irving bloc on East Main street at Exchange Place--"rhey built them to stand in those days"-was well. known in Waterbury when Mir MT. Rowland came here to live from Kent, back in i8b2.
 My father, Mark, was Q twin, his brothers name Marcus-Mark and Mareus," MT. Rowland com mented with e smile for the slin- ilarity of tho names.
 Benjamin Franklin Rowland was born In Mississippi and he was "raised" a Democrat.
 "Dut my father changed his views when Abraham Lincoln was tho Republican candidate. Ho used to take mo to political ral- lies during tho time Fremont was running for president" Mir. How. land recalled.
 He recalled, too, tho first troops leaving Waterbury depot under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
Youngsters Between
 Ages Of IA And IS
 Source Of Concern
Theft of Autos, Breaking and Entering, Burglary Cause Arrest of 37 Boys, One Cirl-Iown Meet-
 ing Tonight For Hygiene Society

Three officials of the Waterbury juvenile court staff will graphically describe the activities of the Juvenile probation system and the splendid assistance derived from the Water- bury Mental Hygiene Society at an fashioned town meeting in the Waterbury Medical Association building on Central avenue tonight ct 8 o'clock.
 Principal Speakers
 The principal speakers will be Judges Edward Mascolo and T. E. Conway and Miss Kathleen Crowley and Emil Hummel, probation offi- cers. The program will be the final of the educational series which has been conducted by the Waterbury Mental Hygiene Society in connec- ton with It's drive for $5,000s-to be used to enlarge It's present program of assistance.
 Highlights from the annual re- port of Miss Crowley, which was released today, will be presented by the four speakers. "The Waterbury Society for Mental Hygiene" places the services of it's psychiatrist and psychologist at the disposal of the Juvenile court and has conducted many examinations" says the re- port.
 Serious Problem
 During the year 1888, according to the report, the probation officer handed 4i7 cases. "This year brought an Increase in very serious behavior problems among boys in the i4- year.old group. Automobile stealing, breaking and entering and burglary involved 37 boys and one girl, while general forms of stealing involved 60 boys and one girl.
 "Fifteen- -year-olds, mostly boys, represent the largest number Of de- linquentS in the age groups, which brings Up again in the question agi- tated year after year, of the necessity of more opportunities for recreation for these children who at the adol- escent age, need guidance which their parents cannot, or do not, give thenl.
 Encouragement
 The report continues with the in- formation, "A survey made of boys ana girls on probation during the past five years showed that 92 per cent did not appear in Juvenile Court again from tho date of their dlrcharge from probation Up to the pr1sent time. Those who proved un- satisfactory, constituting i8 per cent of ehe whole, were our most serious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-26
HICKEY DECLINES
 TO DISCUSS POST
County Detective Here To. day Preparing Exhibits
 For Trial

Hartford County's ace detective, Edward J. Hickey, today declined to discuss his possibilities for ap- pointment to tho post now held by State Police Commissioner Anthony P. Sunderland. Mention of his name as e possible appointee of Governor Baldwin has been made along with that of Lieutenant Col onel Roy E, Rice, unsuccessful can didate for congressman in the past campaign.
 Detective Hickey was in town to- day, working with Warren M Brown, state accountant and an- other assistant, preparing exhibits for presentation at the opening of tho conspiracy trial next Tuesday Superintendent of Streets Thomas J, Fleming, whose health has been the cause for delay of the trial, iS expected to be on hand for the presentation of evidence Tues day,
 Lieutenant Colonel Rice recently visited Governor Baldwin, presum- ably in connection with the state police post, but no official reason for the visit has been ascribed Rice is on out-and-out candidate for the post, Hickey refused abso. lutely to discuss it.