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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

is the stormy TOW behind the scenes in Kentucky.
 Long time boss of the regular state organization is tall, gangling Rep. John M. Robsion. In this role he is in control of that party. election machinery. But James c. Stone, wealthy Lexington tobacco dealer and original Willkie boost- CT, has the nominees eal.
 As chairman of the finance committee of the Willlkie clubs, Stone plans to raise $150,0O0 in Kentucky, of which $125,00 will will be spent in the state and 25,OO0 sent to the national head quarters. This is satisfactory to Robsion, but where the rub comes in Is that Etone intends to handle the spending of the money himself.
 Robsion and his lieutenants don't like that one bit and have told Stone so in blunt language. They insist that the campaign funds be turned over to the, regu- lar organization as in the past,
 Stones reply is that his or- ganization intends to pay only for performance and not promise of performance. He pointed out that 1t is no secret that there have been campaigns when money col lected for electioneering got no further than the pockets of the politicos.
 Naturally such observations have not improved relations be- tween Stone and the regulars and a first class row Is in prog ress between them. How this and other rows in other states will be settled remains to be seen.
 NOTE-Willkie's shelving of the Old Guarders seems to have slipped a cog in the selection by the Chicago headquarters Of Harry Colmery, former Legion National Commander, as head of the will kie War Veterans Committee" He represents chain store interests be- fore the Kansas legislature and also has a number of utility clients in his law practice. Democratic sharpshooters already are train- ing their guns on him.
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 Feature Syndicate, Incl
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Views of The Press

sense, in other words, even though he cid pick spot to jump into the water where he could not possibly climb back upon shore again.
 After the unreasonable ''dog days" of the last week or two the all day sunlight heat of Saturday left many a New Londoner gasping for breath. Now is the time when the new beach should attract local people in droves, at least for a brief dip.
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 A. Bad Man of Birthstone" Hold That Kiss" '4The Chaser" vacation from Love" Burn Elm up O'Connor," ''The Kid from Tex as," unexpected Father" That's Right-You're Wrong" Pop Always Pays" and Alias the Deacon" o. Was the work already done by the original French company on the Panama Canal of any use to the United States government when it took over the construction? A. French excavations amounting to 29.908, 900 cubic yards, and esti- mated to have cost $25 ,38e,240 were utilized.
 o. I am engaged to a British sub- feet. Will he automatically become citizen when we marry? If not how may he become citizen of the United States?
 A. Alien men have never acquired citizenship by marrying American women. Your husband will be able to apply immediately for his final naturalization papers, provided he has lived three years continuously in the United States. As the hus- band of an American citizen (whose marriage took place after twelve o'clock noon, E. s. T. May "A, l934) he is eligible to get his final papers without making a declaration of in- tention (first papers). He may ap- ply to the clerk of the court of the county court house or to the nearest naturalization office.
 e. How long has Guernsey be- longed to England?
 A. Since 1904 A. D.. when Nor mandy was lost to the English. The Channel Island remained steadfast, and resisted many attempts on the part of the French to capture them. e. What is the federal tax on cig- arettes under the new revenue act? A. The rates of tax for the period after June 30, 1940, and before July 1. 1945, will be $3.25 per thousand on small cigarettes and $7.80 per thousand on larger cigarettes.
 If you want copy of the book
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1. Labor Day always comes on which day of the week? 3. Does soaking or boiling poison- ous mushrooms in salt water render them harmless?
 3. Is jerboa a jumping rodent. a flying squirrel or vampire bat? 4. To which political party did George Washington and John Adams belong?
 5. Was Joe Louis the worlds heavyweight boxing champion when he was beaten by Max Schmeling?
 6. Which Is the writing medium in pencils-lead or graphite?
 T. Senator Burton K. Wheeler represents Montana, Wyoming or Minnesota?
 8. In what country is Cognac?
 g. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
 10. Which is the smallest planet?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Selected Poem

THE SAILOR (violet Alleyn Storey in the New York Times) Peter declares that he will be a sailor His eyes seem always straining out to sea. He keeps his things not merely neat but shipshape, His beds bunk, he tells us haughtily. Peter is sure of undiscovered countries That wait the coming of his ship some day. Forgive him If he doesn't answer promptly HIS thoughts are many nautical miles away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Once again it's bridge in the head lines. The Thames River span at New London is being delayed because the War Department has forgotten or is holding up final approval of the present plans for the structure. That's all that is needed to let the bridge-building machinery start puff ing an puffing. It's an important bridge; it really ought to be underway before cold weather comes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Daily Almanac

Sun rises e:04 c. m.; sets 7:4S p. m. tday. light time).
 An vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Full moon occurs tonight just about two minutes after six o'clock. With such change Of phase watch for the wind direction In the next week. If the prevailing winds are northwest we'll get ilnc spell of August weather.
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e. Did President Wilson veto the Eighteenth Amendment?
 A. The President does not have the power to veto amendments to the United States Constitution. President wilson did veto the Vol- stead enforcement code, providing for the enforcement of constitu- tional prohibition, but the act was passed over his veto. He vetoed the act because he thought it was too drastic to meet with approval from the American public, and regarded one-half of one per cent alcohol in beverages as unreasonable" He was in favor of allowing light wines and beer, believing it would then be easier for the government to enforce the amendment.
 e. Please name the pictures in which Dennis O,Keefe has appeared.
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a hospital, edu- cated in a col- lege, courted in an automobile.
 married in a church. My hus- band and I eith- CT eat our meals in restaurants or live out of deli- catessen shops. In the morning I play golf; in kta afkar n n n
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Questions andAnswers
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JOB SAFE EVEN
 IF WILLKIE WINS

Congressman Marvin Jones was rewarded for faithful service to the administration with an appointment to the U. s. Court of Claims in Dis U. s. Court Of Claims in the Dis trict of Columbia. The appointment was made in early spring, and MT. Jones told his constituents he would not run for reelection. They have had the first primary in Texas and the two leading candidates TOT Congressman Jones job will nght it out at the polls August "A.
 But in the meantime, the ad- ministration has urged Congress man Jones to continue as chair man of the House Committee on Agriculture instead of stepping up to the bench. The judgeship will be held open for him indefinitely. It is even conceivable that if the Presi- dent should ask MT. Jones to suc- cees Henry A. Wallace as secretary of agriculture, the congressman might i'll in there until the Novem- Der elections, then claim his seat on the bench If Willkie wins.
 
 Despite evidence that defense pur- chases are spreading employment the number of unemployd on relief is on the increase. In the last week June. wPA rolls carried 54,000 fewer than in the week previous; the last week of July there was gain of 10000. WPA is carrying its maxi mum authorized load of more than 1,700,00 at the present time.
 Gasoline and Alcohol Do Not Mix" is automatic enough to serve as highway safety slogan in America not so in China.
 China has a gasoline shortage, and since 1887 all but military ve- hicles have been running on alcohol or a gasoline alcohol mixture. A twenty mill dollar industry has grown up there to meet the demand for synthetic motor fuel.
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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D,
GIVE ME A GARAGE

GIVE ME A GARAGE
 A real estate man was talking to a young woman and trying to con- vince her that she and her husband should own their own home.
 Why should I own a home?" said the young woman. T was born in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
Washington Merry-G Go- Round
Willkie Has Completely Revamped c. o. P. Setup; Thinks This Bid for Independent Vote Will Elect Him

Wendell Wnke
   has dour regarding
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THE EDITOR

e. Where is the University of Alaska2
 A. Near Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Such should never be used with the value of an adverb; as "Such good values I have never before scent; say, "so good values"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

Cook but Robert Peary was the true discoverer. To the once colorful
 episode may now be written "Finis."
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Whats Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
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National Spotlight

While Bruce Cation vacations. other members of NEA Service Washington staR pinch-hit Tor him. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
A Thought for Today

Greater love hath no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friends.-John 15:13
 Love never reasons, but profusely gives; gives, like a thoughtless prodigal its all, and trem- bles then lest it has done too httle-Hannah More.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
INDEPENDENTS MAY RENEW

Broadcasting Music, Inc, the broadcasters' new publishing set up, will buy new music and use music which belongs to the public domain :. Stephen Fosters for ex- ample. Independent broadcasters may renew their contract with ASCAP, unless in the meantime the Department of Justice settles the fate of radio audiences by deciding that ASCAP in protecting the in terests of its composer and publish CT members violates the Sherman act and must change its ways.
 ASCAP will feel the departure or John Garner from Washington keenly. Garner was 8 close friend of Gene Buck, head of ASCAP. Buck staged an annual party for Garner which was usually the talk of the town for weeks. But Bucks friend is with his bantam chickens in Texas and it's up to the head Of ASCAP to get out and make, new friends. fast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17
BY GERRY DICK

NNNlA~AN. (NEA Service Stan Corresponoensl
 Washington, Aug. 17.-The anti- trust division of the Department of Justice will decide soon whether charges against ASCAP make g civil or Q criminal case.
 The contract, by virtue of which the American Society of Composers and Publishers collects royalties on radio broadcasts of music, expires the end of this year. The National Association of Broadcasters, to which more than half the broad. casting stations in the United States belong, has set up It's own million dollar publishing business in protest against ASCAP terms.
 NAB ofacials say its members are willing to pay ASCAP certain amount for each piece of ASCAP controlled music broadcast, but that they object to paying a percentage of their gross income.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

e. Please name the pictures in which Dennis O,Keefe has appeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-17

If you want a copy of the book let Weight Control, send to The Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose four cents in postage.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Scott e EWing Co.
Make Wheel PuiLers

A Bluffton industry operating here
for more than 20 years is the Scott
and Ewing Co., exclusive manufac-
turers and distributors of The Klay
Universal, Gear, Pulley and Wheel
Pullers.
Since its establishment the firm
has been located in the present plant
at the Cherry street bridge. Frank
Scott and Elmer Ewing were the
founders and still head the organi-
zation.
The Scott and Ewing Co. manu-
factures the largest and most COM
plete line of industrial pullers on
the market and are found in every
line where machinery is used.
Fourteen models are offered, in
cluding seven two-way and seven
three-way pullers in wide range
of sizes. Some of the pullers are
designed for gears up to 40 inches
in diameter.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29

instruments and testers for every
phase of electrical, radio, therapeutic,
aeronautical and numerous other al
lied measurements are manufactured
here by Bluffton's major industry,
commonly known thruout the district
as "The Meter Works.
r. L. Triplett, president of The
Triplett Electrical Instrument Co.
and the Readrite Meter Works, es-
tablished the industry here in 1904.
From this humble beginning in a
small upstairs room has grown an
extensive manufacturing business
with products sold in every country
of the world.
From 300 to $50 employees are en-
ployed in the meter works, prac.
tically all of whom reside in Bluffton
or the immediate vicinity.
Nothing has been spared to as
sure the best working conditions in
the modern Triplett plant built in
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Brady Bros. Yards
Ship Much Livestock

From 5000 to $4,000 head of hogs
and calves are handled annually by
the Brady Brothers stockyards at
the Nickel Plate railroad and Col
lege avenue.
A. (. Lugibihl has been in charge
of the yard since it was opened here
in 1881. 1t is one of SIS associated
in shipping direct to large eastern
packers. The Brady Bros. head
quarters are at Payne, Ohio, and
their yards are located in Ohio, In
diana and Michigan.
Each Wednesday latest market
quotations are carried in tks Bluff
ton News by Brady Bros.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Sidney's Drug Shop
Has Long History

An active drug establishment that
dates back to the early fifties is
that conducted since 1909 as Sid
ney's Drug shop on North Main
street.
Original owners of the store were
Meyer and Moser. In 1909 Sidney
Hauenstein, son of a pioneer Bluff
ton druggist, took over the estab-
lishment.
Armin Hauenstein, manager, en-
tered the store as a partner in 1919.
Sidney's Drug shop is one of TO-
900 Rexall stores operating in the
United States. In addition to its
other services, the shop serves as
Bluffton agency for the Cincinnati
and Lake Erie bus line.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Basinger Furniture
Store Here Since 1902

When Bluffton people think of
housefurnishings, they think of
Basinger's.
One of Buttons oldest established
business places, Basinger's has been
Bluffton institution since 1902. 1t
has always stressed supplying quail
ity goods at reasonable prices.
Recently associated in business
with Noah Basinger, proprietor, is
William Edwards, son-in-law, who
is one of Buttons progressive
younger business men.
Gift lines are the latest addition
to the stores complete service, fea-
turing Fostoria glass and copper
and chrome ware by Revere.
Since 1910, the Basinger store has
operated a modern and well equip
ped funeral service with an exper-
fenced mortician in charge. Ambu-
lance service, day or night, is
promptly available.
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Special School Here
For Retarded Pupils

The Gratz Home School for Spe-
cial Children is supervised by Mrs.
Leola Gratz, was for many years a
teacher of the deaf, having been in
charge of schools for the deaf in
New York, Michigan, Florida and
other states before coming to Ohio.
In September 1887, Mrs. Gratz op-
ened her private school at GIG w.
Market street, Lima, where it con-
tinued until last July, when it was
moved to Bluffton on Lawn avenue
The class is conducted for retard-
ed or special children of any type.
At regular intervals, the Binet Simon
Intelligence test is given to each
child individually. Without excep-
ton, the children in this class have
shown marked and steady improve
ment.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Boss GIOUe Factory
Here For 33 Years

For 33 years the Boss Glove fac
tory on North Main street has
operated a plant in Bluffton, con-
tributing to the industrial advance
ment of the community.
Principal products of the Blufftor
branch include a two-thumb fiannel
knit wrist mitten used for corn
husking; a one-thumb flannel knit
wrist glove and double flannel knit
wrist glove.
Fifty-fve employees are on the pay
roll of the local plant. Charles
Lloyd is manager.
Founded in 1889, the Boss Manu-
featuring Co. has 10 plants in opera
ton; three in Ohio, including those
at Bluffton, Findlay and Toledo; two
in Indiana; three in Illinois; one il
Missouri and one in New York.
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The Meter Works, Buttons Major
Industry, Employs More Than 3OO

1884 in an area bordering Big Riley
creek and opposite Harmon field.
Air in the building is completely
changed every six minutes by means
of a modern ventilating system. The
plant is completely air-conditioned,
summer and winter.
Building of the attractive modern
ly styled Triplett plant with its beau
tifully Handicapped grounds marked
the Transformation of wasteland
into one of the show places of the
town.
Bluffton was chosen as the site
for the embryonic industry that has
grown in 36 years to be the second
largest organization of its kind in
the world principally because it was
the home town of r. L. Triplett,
founder and present head of the
two concerns.
During the early days of the in
dustry there was some prejudice
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
ShdLey's Store Here
For Past II Years

For IT years Shalley's SC to 81
store on North Main street has
served Bluffton's needs from its pres
ent location.
Quality merchandise at the right
prices have always been featured
and the establishment carries one OF
the towns most complete lines of
glassware, plain and fancy.
Another speciality is the depart
ment offering gifts for holidays and
other special occasions; and in the
spring seeds and a fine assortment
of fishing tackle are handled.
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Ruff Variety Store
Stocks Many Lines

Ruff's Variety store on South
Main street, operated by Woodrow
Little, is a member of the Ben
Franklin league of Independently op-
Grated variety stores.
The Ruff organization operates
two concerns, that in Bluffton which
has been in existence five years, and
a Leipsic store operated 10 years.
A complete stock of quality va
riety items is handled by Ruff's, in
cluding wallpapers. paints and full
assortment of candies.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
NelU Super Service
Gulf Station Opens

Grand opening of the new Stettler
Gulf super service station at North
Main and Washington streets will be
Friday and Saturday of this week.
Manager of the station is j. K.
Stettler, who in past service with
Gulf has three times won the bronze
plaque awarded for highest oil ratio
sales in this area.
The new super-service station is
modern in every respect. All phases
of modern servicing are offered, and
complete line of auto accessories
is carried.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Hub Restaurant Is
Modern Eating Place

Recent redecorating of The Hub
restaurant on South Main street with
indirect lighting facilities makes it
one of Buttons most attractive eat
ing places.
Chrome trimmed leather seats,
new tables and colorful Gold Bond
wall panels have been installed.
Lunches, dinners and short orders
are featured.
Proprietors of the restaurant are
Lydia Gratz and Clara Geiser.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Electrical Repairing
By Experienced Man

Twenty years experience in elec-
trical and radio repairing are of
fered by the Mumma Electric shop,
operated by Carl Mumma on North
Main street.
Complete radio and electrical
equipment is stocked by the shop,
and in addition Mumma handles a
full line of auto accessories. Radios
also are sold.
Quality electrical fixtures and ap-
pliances are featured in the shops
complete line of merchandise.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Echo Feed Store
Has Rural DeIiUery

Regular delivery routes operated
thruout the surrounding area is one
of the many services rendered by
the Echo Seed and Feed store on
South Main street.
A complete line of feed, seed,
fertilizer, paint and poultry RENE
dies are handled by the concern, and
deliveries can be made directly to
the door of farmers.
Harry Amstutz, proprietor, super
vises all phases of the progressive
business.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
StUd1k Successor To
Pioneer Barber Here

Gerald Swank has been operating
Swank's Barber shop for nine years,
taking over an establishment on
North Main street previously run
by Budd Dillman, a pioneer Bluffton
barber.
The shop carries a full line of
face lotions and hair preparations.
In addition, it serves as Bluffton
agency for the Snowflake laundry
and Sealt's Dry Cleaners.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Stager Bros. Do All
Kinds Of Hauling

Every load carried by the Stager
Brothers Trucking service is fully
insured, it was announced by How
ard and Herman Stager, operators
of the partnership.
Two trucks are operated, marking
the change in transportation from a
horse-drawn service started in 1922.
The service has full P. U. c. O..
licensing.
Stager Brothers handle local ex-
press shipments, special delivery
mail and general trucking.
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S Days S Hundreds Of Cenniue Bargains Days $

against the organization because of
its location in a so-called small town,
but the keen business and engineer
ing foresight of those who have di-
rected the destinies of the industry
have long since erased any possible
drawbacks on that account.
A German instrument manufac-
turer who visited here not long ago
declared the Triplett plant was the
finest in the world in the instru-
ment field.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-02-29
Johnson Barber Shop
Adds NeU Features

Johnson's Barber Shop has been
in its present location on North
Main street since 1882.
Ray Johnson, proprietor, has had
15 years experience as barber. An
addition has recently been added to
Johnson's establishment in the form
of recreation and lunch room man.
aged by Jess Amstutz.