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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Epidemic Influenza Still as Big Riddle TO Health Officers as in World War Days
Flu Nothing to Worry About Yet But First Reports Indicate Coast

lation would give protection is given by an experience of the U. s. Navy in 1918. The navy succeeded in giv- ing absoulte isolation to group of men stationed on an island in San Francisco Bay. All communication with the shore was cut off. When supplies were taken to the island they were left on the dock: only after the boat which brought them had left did the men on the island come and get them.
 The sailors on that island escaped the flu. Yet Public Health Service officials point out that isolation of that kind is simply impossible for the public at large. People have to go to stores, they have to go to shoops or offices to work, they have to ride on street cars or busses- they cannot avoid all contact with their fellows.
 Even the wearing of masks, fam iliar during the 1918 epidemic, is be- lieved to be of doubtful value again, for the simple reason that no one can possibly keep his mask on every minute through the weeks that an epidemic lasts.
 All of which, of course, does not mean that the picture is entirely gloomy. The big thing is that the influenza virus has been isolated which means that there is now a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
ASSESSORS PLAN
 NEW LEGISLATION
All-Day Program for State Association for Hart=
 ford December l6

Local assessors and members of the board of tax review will attend an all-day program of the Assessing Officials association of Connecticut next Monday at the State Capitol, and the Hotel Bond, Hartford.
 The annual meeting is being held at this time in order to permit dis cusSion of legislation in which the assessors may be. interested prior to the meeting of the general assembly in January.
 The meeting will be opened by the president. John J. Tynan. and will be followed by an address by Governor Baldwin. There will also be an address by Commissioner Charles J. Mclaughlin on problems of assessment. The morning session will close with a business meeting
 At p. m. the meeting will ad- journ for luncheon at the Bond and the afternoon session will be held at the Hotel Bond. At 9 D. m. M. J. PerTier of the Fairchild Aerial Surveys will present lantern slides showing their work in the making of tax maps. MT. John F. St. George, Secretary Treasurer of the New York State Assessors Association, has kindly consented to show motion pictures of the New York City Tax Department with various divisions operating and depicting also asses sment problems in the field. This motion picture should be especially interesting to all assessors and boards of tax review.
 An opportunity will be given at the end of the afternoon session for questions and discussions of prop- lens of interest to those present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
On the dawn patrol.

On the dawn patrol An amusing incident hap pened at one of the main stem a-nght eateres that involved Harold Green bluecoater and two derects. had mbbed much of the holiday cheer and the night manager forced to call in Johnny Law to evict the joy-juice in1biber AS Harold ushering the village native out through the revolving door-up popped another inabitan of the lots and about to reach for a check when eage-eyed Mr. Green forced him to vacate too The roar of laughter was so much that Hollywood director would have been pleased with the resut Jerry Kenny rates chevrons for his coat sleeve gift from Santa for assisting that elderly woman from narrow escape from the wheels of on-rush- ing The boys of the tube mill of the south end branch of the American Brass tossed their section fore man, Anthony Rudy" Fibre farewell party Saturday night at the Green St. Hall Rudy leaves with the tonal guards Jan 18th in the official capacity of Ser geant with Battery of the antiarcraft unit. Bill winning % more fame as bluecoater. He recently took part in humane rescue of family pet cat which had become stranded a South Main Street secondaoor window ledge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Custom prevails. Wars may rage over the con- tinen of Europe England may reechO to the dull thud and the ponderous boom of the invaders bomb but in foraway Victoria British Columbia it's the Christ mas season and all the age-Old customs that have been brought the engaged in at this time of the year Most of them center around the Empress Hotel social center of Victoria where cOstumed carol singers will be heard trumpeters will play triumphant ly lords and ladies in Ezabethan costumes march into the hOstelry. Then huge Yue log will be drag 6y the Mayor @ with tim time.honored ceremony And in keeping with all this pagentry which has been earthed by painstakng research into history there a boar's head flaming plum pudding, monstrous mince pies will deck the tables that will actually grOan under the weight Victoria goes in for its Christmas celebration elaborate scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
ADVERTISING CLUB
 ACHIEVES TRIUMPH
First Annual Mardi Gras Outstanding Success;
 Many Features

The first annual dinner dance and mardigras of the Waterbury Ad- vertising Club was attended by 90 couples in the Copper room of the Hotel Elton last night. The affair lasted until o'clock, with music by Jack BrySon and by Frank Capalbo's Islanders orchestra.
 During the evening many novel, ties were distributed by committee members. The Copper room was decorated beautifully, and lighting effects caused much favorable com ment. Officials and employees of many business establishments par ticipated in the program. Twelve members of the Springfield Adver- tiSirg Club attended.
 Eugene T. Oviatt, chairman of the general committee, also acted as master of ceremonies for the clubs "l940 revue" which was very well received. Professional entertainment also wen much applause.
 Assisting in presenting the show were: Julia Smith, who provided electrical effects: Art Harris. scen- cry; music, Bryson's orchestra; photography, Hans Stockmarn; radio assistants, Murray Grossman and Samuel Elman, and wardrobe, Julius GroSSman
 Donations of the novelties and souvenirs were made by the follow ing: S. H. Miller, Matthew Hous- ton, Lawrence Farrell, Eugene T. Oyiatt, Coca Cola Bottlirg Co.,, J. o. Adams, Hadley Furniture O., Redwood Furniture O., Apothe- carries Hall Co.,, Heminway Press. Waterbury Photo Engraving, Mo Coy's, Inc, Boston Furniture O., Lux Clock Co.,, Cashin,s, Mascolo Bottling Co., Forester's, Goodrich Tire Co., Lake Drug Co. Bedford Silk Co, Stockmann Studio, Largay Brewing O., Gulf Refining Cc :, Fred McNamara, Diamond Ginger Ale Co. Howlard Hughes, Metro politan Cleaners, Musler-L Liebeskind, Lincoln Stores and sWindsor shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
CITY PREP AIRED
 FOR EPIDEMIC
Sufficient Supply of Serum Here to. Combat "FIu"
 Threat

This city will be fully prepared for any threat of an influenza epi- demic, Dr. Edward J.eGodfrey, city health officer, told the Chase School Parent Teacher association at a meeting at the school last night. Should the epidemic now raging on the Pacific Coast spread to the eastern states, pr. Godfrey said, fa- cilities will be available to combat it quickly and efficiently.
 A large quantity of serum is on hand, should any emergency devel- op, he said, adding that the city was much better prepared for any outbreak than it was in 1e18-19.
 Dr. Godfrey outlined the work be- ing done by the city health depart ment, stressing the work of pre- ventive nature which is done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Stamps to the fore. What strides stamp-collecting is making is well illustrated by a recent occurrence at Gmbes in New York. Annually the store selects 100 of it's finest gifts through impartial committee. It all the place and nOmnates various articles The with the most votes chosen We'll among the 100 for 194O two stamp albums, that for the Famous American series, prepared by Frank lin R. Bruins, IT,, stamp editor of the New York Sum- and the Pan-Amercan album by Prescott H. ThOrp Both volumes have received mention in this column before .. Looks as if stamp-colecting ''bg business" and not mere hobby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Gerta Rozan yesterday won her strip down strike" against David L. Loew-Albert Lewn Inc, to force the producers to reinState into So Ends Our Night her footage, which had been excsed from the picture in recent sneak prevew After removing her blouse the
 first day of her march in front of the LoewLewin offices inUniversal City, and following up by dropping her That left only black scantes and below Loew and Levin dispatched Stanley Kramer production assistant to wrap Gerta in overcoat and call her into media ton meeting, while photographers recorded the event with hundreds of bubashes Story broke nation ally over all wires, with UP requesting Fred Othman to ton meeting yielded agreement either to reinstate Geras footage in "So Ends Our Night" to give her
 first consideration for supporting role in the next Loew Levin opus. Remember said Gerta "that you don't keep your promise can always start in again where left of"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
BURNING IMPRESSION OF WAR

London, Eng. (UP) Councillor James Pressnail of the Chatham, Kent, town council, created a burning impression" on other mem bers. Taking a s nate from his pocket and setting light to it, he declared: Look at it = flames, smoke, aches, dust. That its what your money will be if England falls"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Eddie Manka of Howard street, neWsbOy for the Democrat popular among subscribers on Oak street and would be missed if he should fail to deliver hs pa pers The other day of the subscribers commented the boy was a real go-getter and would make good salesman Eddie has that personality which mpresses one after a cOnfab with him. He leaves his customers smiling He's out hustling to make little money after school and he's due to make plenty with his energy and prOmptness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Q ANSWERS TO
 CRANIUMC CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 1. Ettore Mutt, Italian flying ace, resigned his post as secretary of the Fascist party to help in Italy's Grecian campaign.
 2. Irving Bauman is the Ill., nios young man who won title as best corn husker in the U. s.
 3. James J. Hines, former Tam many Hall leader, his appeals de- nied, recently started sentence in Sing Sing prison.
 4. General c. H. Wesson, army ordnance chief, recently reported U. s. production was running con- Siderably ahead of World War records.
 5. Premier John Metaxas of Greece called on his people to resist Italian invasion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Recuperating in St. Raphaes hospital in New Ha- ven sudden attack of the flu which caused his re- mova from the Arena boxing card Thursday night Gun mar Barund doesn't care if he sets foot in Finland again The problem of finding bed long enough to ac commodate the huge boxer solved by adding an end table for his tootses The Gunnar has become the big heart throb at hospital and the hope that he will prolong his stay-n this country if not in the hos pital-ndefnitely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
COLONEL IS 3 YEARS OLD

West Palm Beach, Fla. CUP)- Youngest member on the staff of Gov. Fred P. Cone of Florida is .Lieut.-Col. Lida Pearl Bateman, g.
 whose regulation uniform includes everything but a saber. She has the saber but can't wear tits bigger than she is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
HE DID WANT TO VOTE

Huntington, Ind. (UP)-Pleading with the court to give me break, I want to vote once more," Don Sell CTS of Andrews, Ind, was given un- til November Il to pay an $ll fine and costs on an intoxication charge, or be put in jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

of all concerned. When eorg e isn't work in g steady, Tom eats bread crumbs or whatever arrives for felin e or h u m an con- S u m p tion. But the other day George got a regular job and Tommy changed his tactics. Now that the boss is working. that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

good chance (which was not true in 1918) to develop protective vaccine. In addition, the various sufanilamide derivatives have yet to be tested thoroughly on influenza. They will
 get such test the moment a real epidemic appears: it is quite possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
DOMESTIC MERRY-GO-ROUND

A matrimonial chase and busi- ness deal from New York to Reno and back are the hilarious conpli- cations in RKO Radios Mexican Spitfire Out Vest which CO., stars Lupe Veuex and Leon Errol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
South Britain Briefs
BY BILL GARRIGUS

Who says cats cannot reason things out? Tommy, George Mc- Laughlin's oversize mouser recent ly demonstrated his reasoning powers to the entire satisfaction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
THIRTEEN MORE DAYS

Thirteen more daysi Well, here's luck Time to get Juniors erector and truck The suit for Billy, the cap for Jane, And fer Doahy an electric train
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

MexIcos Ministry of Agriculture has launchad . plan to reduce meat prices by eliminating middlemen from cattle markets and providing facilities for cattlemen Co sell direct ly to wholeGalers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
CHRISTMAS BRINGS JOY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Christmas brings joy to every heart In many and most varied ways, Some count the joys not material, Others as to how it pays In value received such
 Gifts measured by their price, Jewels, books, presents galore And a little more than ordinarily nice. Christmas brings joy to every heart, To children as through a rose window bright, Its colors retlecting all the exciting things That are left by little old fellow over night The toys, the many wondrous things, While the undertone accompanimentS play eladsome tune that brings out The true meaning of the holy day.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Local youth gre fiocking to the American Brass plants in Ansonia for Q slice Of that National Dee fenpe buainess. xs tnis Reeps up. fafinhands win have tO get more than thirty bucks c month next spring. Everything works against
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08
Montana GAR Passed
INTO History With
John Edwards Death
w 18th

surgeon and chaplain of the l4th
Illinois infantry.
Decatur. III, April 6. 1866. The first
national euclmpment was held at In
dianapolis Nov. 20. 1866. The assigned
objects o. the ASSOCIATION are iratcr-
nifty. commrmoration and assistance
among the groups heretofore named;
and it has aided in establishing sol,
diers' homes and memorials. and
maintaining and educating soldiers
orphans.
It also caused the institution OF
Memorial day 1t ruled in 1869 that
the organization should not be used
for partisan work. nominations or de-
bates. but naturally in times past II
has been a powerful factor In political
calculations and the shaping OF party
conduct regarding both nomination OF
candidates for office and legislative
action.
1t has also given out strong utter
ances against restraining liberality in
pension legislation. and has used Its
influence to prevent official restrlc-
ton in the expenditure OF money I'M
der such legislation. Although at one
time its members numbered IN the
hundreds of thousands it now has less
than 10000 members in good standing.
The last Montana G; A. R. had an
exciting. adventurous life. He died al
81 At the age of l6 he was pony
express rider and helped carry the
mail from Sacramento, Calf. to St
Joseph, Mo. In 1861 he enlisted IN the
Fourth cavalry and fought through
the entire war with the Union forces
After the war between the states
Edwards enlisted in the United States
navy and served until 1868. Later, he
served one year in the infantry dur
ing the Indian wars. Later. he en-
listed in the famous Seventh cavalry
for further service against the In
dams. 1t was during this enlistment
that Edwards narrowly missed shar-
ing in the fate of Gen. George Custer
and his troopers. 49,,
Edwards was with a company which
was detailed to carry supplies to Gus
when the Indians descended on Custer
and his command and killed every
man.
After finishing his enlistment in the
cavalry, Edwards followed varied
career He was a cowpuncher for
time; he freighted between Great
Falls and Lewistown; he was a mail
carrier in the Gallatin valley. About
1898, the city of BoZeman hired Ed
wards as sexton at the city cemetery.
He held this job for 80 years. during
which he estimated he dug 5000
graves.
Edwards was married three times
and outlived all three Of his wives.
He had no children, but leaves an
adopted daughter. Mrs. John Miller,
of Bozeman. Edwards body vas taken
to Olathe, Colo, for burial beside that
Of his third wife.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08

The next day after he arrived among
his friends the superflous part of his
coat-the tail-WaS converted into
pair of leggings for his principal
squaw, and his hatband of silver lace
furnished her a magnificent pair of
silver carriers. The remainder of the
coat was soon seen buttoned about
the shoulders of his brother, and Wi
junior was parading about among his
gaping friends with bow and culver
sling over his shoulders, wearing his
linen shirt with studs and sleeve but
tons. His broadsword kept its place,
but about noon his boots gave way
to moccasins. Under his arm he car
ried a small key of whisky, which he
had brought the whole way from
Washington.
Suspenders Go Next
The following day one of his squaws
fixed her eyes on his beautiful silk
suspenders, and he lost those forth
with. Soon his white shirt lost most
of its length. his trousers became mere
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08
9eons Head Assnnbone WARRIOR Onl Told the Truth
BUT His Tribe Called Him Liur Wizard and Killed Him
ns

Astonished at first. Wijunjon gradual
~ grew accustomed to all the wonders
OF the white man and finally took
everything as matter of course
Returns to Wilderness
Catlln, who had seen him on his
way to the capital, was also in st.
Louis when the party returned there
on their way west, and the artist &C
coimpanied them on their way up the
river on the Yellowstone, the first
steamer to ascend the Missouri to the
mouth of the Yellowstone river. The
following account of Wijunjon on his
way back to his tribe is given by
Catlin:
Through the politeness of Pierre
Chouteau of the American Fur Co.,
| was admitted the only passenger
besides Major Sanford and his In
dlanS) to a passage on the steamboat,
boat was about to depart Wijunjon
made his appearance on deck in the
full dress costume of a colonel in the
American army. He had in Washing
ton exchanged his beautiful native
costume for the military uniform,
which was presented to him by the
president. 1t was broadcloth Of the
finest blue, trimmed with lace of gold
On his shoulders were mounted two
immense epauletteS. His neck was al
most strangled with a shining black
stock, and his feet we're pinioned in
a pair of waterproof boots with high
heels. which made him step like
yoked hog. On his head was a high
crowned beaver hat with a broad Sill
yer lace band, surmounted by a huge
red feather two feet high His coat
collar. stiff with lace, came higher up
than his ears, and over it flowed his
long. braids, stuck up in rolls with
medal was suspended from his neck
by blue ribbon. and across his right
shoulder passed wide belt, support
ting at his side broadsword. On his
hands he had drawn a pair of white
kid gloves, and he carried in one hand
blue. umbrella and in the other a
large fan"
Clad in this costume the Indian
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08

barley obtained in limited quantities
Each family in Italy is allowed one
pound of sugar a month and may
have no more than two bars of soap
month, the Turin resident stated
Those are average allotments for a
family of four persons.
The Turin resident said the war
had not come directly to that region.
No air raids have been experienced
in his particular region, and only 16
reservists have been called from the
district of approximately 600 persons
The letter received here was the
third attempted by the Turin man
Two previous letters failed to arrive
at all. The letter was mailed in Turin
Sept. "a and arrived in VAUDEVILLE
Oct. 4 by airmail.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08

beautiful and striking costume His
leggings and shirt were of mountain
goat skin. richly garnished with quilts
of porCupineS and frIn9"d with scalp
locks taken from his enemies heads.
Over these floatcd his long hair in
braidS tina. fell nearly TO the ground.
His head was decked with war eagles
plumes. His robe was OF the skin OF
the young buffalo bull. richly gar
nishCd and cmblazOned with the
battles of his life. His quiver and bow
case were OF otter skin. and his shield
OF a buffalo bulls neck.
Wijunjon was by common consent
the highest chief in the party, and
he was foremost on all occasions. In
Washington he shook the presidents
hand and was an object of much in
terest to the ladies of the capital. who
gave him considerable attention. He
saw all the sights of Washington and
was taken 10 New York, Philadelphia
and other cities. seeing their forts,
guns balloons, steamships and hun
dreds of other subjects OF interest.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08

chief was limping painfully up and
down the deck, Whistling Yankee
Doodle, which had become one of his
accomplishments.
Finally arriving at Fort Union Wi
junior was greeted by the members
of his tribe, who gazed with some
awe at his new costume. A council of
the tribe was held and he began the
simple narration of scenes he had
passed through and of things he had
beheld among the whites. These were
considered SO improbable that the
tribe refused to believe anything he
said. For time he sank rapidly in
disgrace in the tribe. His claims to
political eminence among the Indians
vanished: he was reputed to be worth
less. the greatest liar of the nation.
The chiefs summed him and passed
him by. Nevertheless the ears of the
gossiping portion of the tribe were
open. and the campfire circle and the
lodge fire gave silent audience to his
tales
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-11-08
Italians Feel War Effects
Through Food Restrictions

Italian people, although they have
missed most of the horrors of total
warfare" are feeling the economic
pressure of Europe's CONFEDERATION
through the limitation of food, &C
cording to letter received in Walker
vile from Italy.
The letter, written to Mrs. Lucy
Sivalon, 1903 West DAILY street, by her
lather, John Cappa of Turin. indi-
Gates that all italian families are
finding foodstuffs more and more diff
ficult to obtain.
Cappa, who is IS years of age, wrote
that the people in Italy are unable
to obtain coffee at all and that they
have turned to grain to produce bever
ages. He wrote that mealtime bever-
ages now are made from oats and