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Bellefonte, Pa., January 22, 1926.
JAZZ BECOMING
INTERNATIONAL SUBJECT.
England and America at Extremes
Regarding Its Possibilities.
While Sir Landon Ronald, of Lon-
don, states, “there is no need to fear
jazz as long as we can keep people
remembering that jazz is all right in
its way, but that its way is small and
an unimportant way,” New York pa-
pers are devoting more and greater
space on jazz and its possible im-
portant foundation for real American
music. Enough has been musically
said through jazz, interpreted by
Paul Whiteman’s orchestra and piano
concerto illustrations by George
Gershwin, to drive the music critics
of the metropolis into much discus-
sion. As to its being strictly an
American creation, all critics agree.
As to its eventually mounting up-
wards in development to classic
standards, no one yet assumes such
commitment. :
But neither should America fear
jazz. If this modern style of Ameri-
can output is of a character to be
molded into a real art, then America
should be happily proud in realizing
it had at last a national type of mu-
sic all its own. In such case history
would be compelled to state that
America’s standard and character-
istic music emanated from pouplar
“street songs.” Even so, this should
not be any great blow to our pride
since the individual musical charac-
teristics of different European coun-
tries found inspiration through hum-
ble sources. Shepherds and peasants
sang songs of their own making and
we call these “makings” folk music,
and folk music was a vital influence
in the growth of international compo-
sitions.
Pennsylvania Farmer’s Income In-
creases.
The average Pennsylvania farmer
will realize $110 more for his 1925
products than he did for the products
of the year before, according to the
Larrowe Institute of Animal Eco-
nomics, which sets the average cash in-
come per farm in this State for the
current farming year at $1573 as com-
pared to $1463 for 1924. These es-
timated gross income figures are bas-
ed on the most accurate data obtain-
able. While slight losses were en-
countered in the sale of hay, fruits,
vegetables and poultry, these were
more than offset by the increased in-
come from dairy cows, hogs, wheat,
fat cattle, tobacco and animal pro-
ducts.
The Pennsylvania farmer's ap-
parent revival of interest in live-
stock, and especially dairy cows, be-
tokens a new prosperity, particularly
if followed up with a system of eco-
nomic management of the herds, states
the Institute. The good dairyman
keeps enough animals on his farm to
consume the roughage which he pro-
duces, and is careful to supplement
this with the right kind and amount
of grain or concentrate feed. He
makes every attempt to produce
better hay and silage and more of it
to the acre, the while keeping re-
cords of feeding and production to
show him which cows must be weed-
ed out. He keeps his cows in flesh
and production by supplying the nec-
cessary feeds when the pastures are
gone, and builds a more profitable
tomorrow by improving his herd
through good sires.
As an instance of the profit derived
from good management, the Institute
points to a herd of 15 cows in Harri-
son County, Ohio. This herd pro-
duced $5,528.39 worth of milk in one
year. The total value of the product
over feed costs, including all roughage
and pasture, was $3,941.71. The aver-
age value of the product of each cow
over all feed costs was $23.32 a month,
or $279.84 per cow for the year.
A I NE a
National Radio Fading Test Starts
February 9th,
Dates for the National tests of ra
dio reception to determine the causes
of static and fading were announced
today after 4,000 of the 4,500 des-
ignated observation stations had ex-
pressed a willingness to take part in
the survey, which is being conducted
by the Stewart-Warner Speedometer
Corporation in cooperation with the
Northwestern Universary. The first
test will be held on the night of Feb-
ruary 9th, from 8 to 11 o'clock cen-
tral standard time. The second and
third will be on the two succeeding
nights at the same hours. Subse-
quent trials will be held throughout
the winter, should the data obtained
indicate that real progress in a search
for the causes of these two major ra-
dio annoyances is impossible.
It was orginally planned to hold
these tests in January, but owing to
the international tests scheduled for
that month it was decided to hold the
fading and static tests at a later date.
Most of the observations will be
made by broadcast listeners using
standard receiving sets and depend-
ing for the accuracy of their reports
upon their own ears. However, to
insure the scientific accuracy of the
result, twenty control stations equip-
ped with electrical measuring devices
and automatic recorders will be plac-
ed in the principal broadcasting cen-
ters of the country.
Tourist Camps Opened.
Dozens of attractive, new tourist
camp grounds are being opened up
along the Lincoln highway. One of
these, which is receiving many com-
mendations from tourists is at Neva-
da, Iowa. A feature of this shady
camp ground is the type of sheds or
garages provided. The car is driven
inside and there is room beside each
car for the party to camp on a cement
floor, a bed frame and springs being
furnished. Shower baths are being
installed.
LEADERS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
SEE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
WITH CONFIDENCE IN BUSINESS
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Because it is an integral part of the foundation of the nation’s
entire business structure, the Public Utility Industry’s progress
trend is marked by business men throughout the country.
Therefore, it is essential for the public utility executive to
keep his finger on the pulse of business generally. If a change is
indicated in the heart action of the workshops of America, he
must act accordingly.
The Pennsylvania Public Service Information Committee has
obtained an expression of views on the 1926 outlook from men
nationally foremost in the Public Utilities Industry, as well as
representative executives of the various Public Utility branches
in the Commonwealth.
These opinions are from authorities in the public service fields
of Electric Light and Power, Manufactured Gas, Natural Gas,
Street Railways, Telephones, and Water Supply.
* While conservative in tone, the resultant composite picture is
one to inspire confidence not only in the matter of the utilities’
outlook, but in the prospect of American business as a whole for
the year 1926.
By J. E. DAVIDSON
President, National Electric Light Asso-
ciation, and Vice-President, Nebrask’
Power Company
Omaha, Neb.—With an increase of
more than 12 percent in the total out-
put of electric energy in the United
States during 1925, the electric light
and power industry is looking forward
confidently to an even greater year ip
1926.
There is every indication that much
will be accomplished during the com-
ing year looking toward further eleec-
trification of industry, a considerable
increase in mileage of railroad elec-
trification and marked progress in the
extension of the use of electricity in
agriculture. These factors, combined
with the growth of interconnection
and the natural annual increase in
the use of electricity in domestic and
commercial applications, give us rea-
son to believe that our industry will
exceed iis normal, average, annual
growth.
The rate of increase in the rest of
the world is not at all comparable
with the rate of increase in the
United States during 1925.
By WILLIAM B. McCALEB
President, Pemnsylvasia Water Works
Association, and General Superintendent,
Citisens Water Company of Scottdale
, Philadelphia,—The business of sup
plying water to communities is of a
stable character, and the plants do not
show the rapid growth noted in other
public utilities during recent years.
However, the fact that securities of
water supply companies have been
more extensively dealt in during the
past year than formerly, indicates a
growth of business and a future suffi-
ciently promising to interest inves-
tors.
Many streams, now sources of water
supply, must in time be abandoned
as such.
This presents a serious problem
which some water companies must
face in the future. They aim to fur
nish their consumers with water of
a satisfactory character, which fre-
quently means expensive plants for
treatment of the waters.
A continuance of the present pros-
perity throughout the state, which is
generally expected, will enable more
improvements of this character to be
made.
By J. B. TONKIN
President, Pennsylvania Natural Gas
Men's Association, and Vice-Presi-
dent, The Peoples Natural Gas Com-
pany
Pittsburgh.—Natural gasmen are
optimists in the truest sense of the
word, else they would not be in the
business. They are ever looking for-
ward and 1926 to them means just
another year and is awaited with that
same old optimistic spirit.
A majority of the companies are
now selling not only natural gas but
Service. Consumers, somewhat skep-
tical at first, are now convinced that
the companies are sincere in their
efforts to bring about efficient and
economical use of natural gas even
if such use makes for lower gas bills
and consequently reduced revenues.
By H. C. ABELL
President, American Gas Association,
President, Nasional Power and Light
Company, and Vice-President, Electrir
Bond and Share Company
New York.—The New Year begins
under conditions favorable for a rec-
ord-breaking output as the result of
further intensive cultivation of fields
of utilization in which gas is fast
being acknowledged as the supreme
el.
The high favor in which the securi-
ties of gas companies are held by the
investing public is one of the most
important developments of the past
year and holds out great promise for
the future. During the next ten
years it is conservatively estimated
that the gas industry will require
$2,000,000,000 of new money.
In the education of customers and
employees to substantial ownership
in American property, the gas indus-
try has done its full share. The re-
port of our customer ownership com-
mittee presented at the recent con-
vention of the American Gas Associ-
ation showed an increase in sales of
stock by gas companies during the
year ended July 1, 1925, of 32 per-
cent over the preceding year, while
the number of purchasers increased
85 percent within that year. The
readiness with which employees and
customers have invested i
curities indicates a 2 ® hte
essential value and safety, and form
a valuable contribution to mutual
good-will.
Our relations with the public, reg-
ulatory bodies, governmental depart-
ments and our cusiomers leave little
to be desired. We face the new year
in a spirit of confidence.
By P. J. MORRISSEY
President, Pennsyloania Electric Associa-
tion, and Vice-President Peus Public
Sonsis Service Corporation
ohnstown.—The improveme
general business conditions in Bea
months lends an optimistic tone to
conditions in the electric light and
power industry during 1926 in Penn-
sylvania. The increase in output,
compared with the same period of
1924, experienced by utility companies
rodgivit od state, indicates that
e long-looked-for revival of
Be rt business
The light and power companies
were probably never ih a better posi-
tion than they are at the present time
to meet the demands for their serv-
ice. The installation of new generat-
ing equipment and the construction
of transmission lines during 1925, to-
gether with numerous interconnec-
tions of systems, places the light and
‘power industry in a particularly well
prepared condition to keep pace with
‘the general business revival
I look for an unprecedented in
crease in the use of electric light and
power service during 1926.
By WALLACE G. MURFIT
President, Pennsylvania Gas Associatios,
aud Secretary-Treasurer Bucks Cossty
\Pablic Service Company and Deylestows
Gas Company
Newtown, Pa—The manufactured
gas industry views the approach of
1926 with confidence just as it views
[1925 with satisfaction. Of course, we
{do not yet have definite data for
11925, but we know that in cubic feet of
\gas sold, number of consumers served,
jin all other measurements of activity,
{1925 tremendously exceeds 1924,
This improvement in our business
lis due to natural, substantial and per
manent factors in American life to-
day.
Manufacturers are requiring more
and more gas as fuel in their various
processes. This fuel is piped to the
point where the heat is to be applied.
The results are lower costs, better
working conditions, less spoilage,
more uniform product, less capital
investment, etc.
House heating by gas has been ac
celerated by the present anthracite
situation. The gas companies are tak-
ing on this business rapidly and it
promises to be an everincreasing
source of revenue in the future.
STRAIGHT TALKS
WITH AUNT EMMY
ON HOW TO LEAVE AN ESTATF
“Do you know, Aunty,” said Helen,
as she accepted a cup of tea from
Aunt Emmy, “I feel terribly sorry for
Mrs. Strong.”
“Yes,” agreed Aunt Emmy, “it will
be hard for her. She is such a de-
pendent, helpless, little thing.”
“Oh, I don’t mean that,” interrupt-
ed Helen. “Her feelings are so hurt
because, as she says, her husband
publicly insulted her by not making
her executrix and trustee of his es
tate.”
“Good gracious, child, did she say
that!” exclaimed Aunt Emmy, settin#
her cup down with a bang.
“Yes, she did, Aunty,” said Helen,
enjoying the sensation she had made
and determined to make the most of
it, “and I'm sure | agree with her.
The idea of that old man appointing
a trust company to look after Mrs.
Strong’s money. It isn’t as though
there wasn’t plenty of it. The Strongs
are the richest people in town, ¥
guess.”
“Well, for mercy’s sakes!” cried
Aunt Emmy, disgust in every syllable,
“if it don't beat all! You are as bis
a fool as she is then!”
“What do you mean, Aunt Emmy?”
asked Helen with dignity. “I think
it nothing short of disgraceful for a
man to show that he has no confi-
dence in his wife by putting his money
in strangers’ hands to be doled out t»
her as they see fit.”
“You never thought that up, Helen,”
said Aunt Emmy, “that’s Mrs, Strong.
She always talks as though she was
living in a story book, poor, silly, littl
thing.” 5 :
Helen blushed and Aunt Emmy went
on—*“Do you know what it means to
administer an estate, especially a bir
one like Mr. Strong’s?”
“Why, no,” stammered Helen, “bnt
it must be simple.”
Aunt Emmy sniffed. “Simple! Let
me tell you a little about it. When a
man dies the things he owns cease for
a time to be anybody’s property and
become his estate. The property passes
from his control on his death natu-
rally, and as his estate it is controlled
and supervised by the Court which
will be in charge of the estate for
many months probably. First this
Court finds out whether or not there
is a will and if the will is valid. Then
it must find out about the executor.
It the will is properly drawn and valid,
it will be ‘admitted to probate.’ The
persons who witnessed it must be
found and examined.
“The executor must satisfy the
Court as to fitness and willingness
to perform the many arduous duties
involved. Perhaps he will have to
furnish a bond, to assure the Court of
his financial responsibility. He must
assemble all the so-called assets, have
them valued and file an inventory and
appraisal of them with the Court. All
the debts against the estate must be
collected. The settlement of all
claims against persons and corpora-
tions is a job no one without a thor-
ough knowledge of business can un-
dertake. i
“In an estate like Mr. Strong’s there
is sure to be a certain amount of
financial negotiation that demands
banking knowledge. Then the ex-
ecutor must pay claims against the
estate in the order of precedence laid
down by law, Also you know state
inheritance and federal! estate taxes
must be met promptly. Finally, after
the estate is settled as to claims it
has and claims against it, the execu-
tor must see that the various be-
quests are made.”
“Oh, Aunty, don’t tell me any more.
i never thought that there were so
many complicated things to be done.
Poor Mrs. Strong never knew a thing
about business.”
"Mr. Strong knew that,” remarked
Aunt Emmy dryly, “and don’t you sup-
pose he had his children in mind, too?
He wanted his estate handled so that
the children and Mrs. Strong would
be protected and assured of a good,
comfortable living all their lives, with
something to go on to the grandchil-
dren. Even if Mrs, Strong were a
business woman, ao one could tell
how long she would live to administer
the estate. He knew that the trust
company would not die, nor lose its
faculties, nor be influenced by personal
feeling so that it might be unjust to
some one, and that it represents some
of the best business and banking
judgment in town.”
*Well, I guess old man Strong knew
what he was doing!” said Helen.—
Anne B. Aymes.
The more recently adopted method
of killing the common barberry which
gpreads black stem rust of small
grains is by the use of such chem-
fcals as salt and kerosene, according
to the Department of Agriculture.
These methods have several advan-
teges over the digging method for
merly used. They are less laborious,
cheaper and more certain. This is
especially true if bushes are growing
in stony ground where digging is diffi-
cult. Department Circular 356 tells
all about how to use this method.—
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January Sale of All Winter Goods
and Clean-Up of Odds and Ends
We have just finished inventory
—and all Winter merchandise
must go fast. Low prices will
help to put them out.
See Our Rummage Table
GOOD PICKINGS THIS TIME
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