then a our late friends and enemies. When will it help finance the American business-man, the American farmer, and American home-owner? Did you ever hear of real estate or lands being called “Frozen Assets” before the international Bankers took it upon themselves to use American money and institutions for their purposes. The concentration of wealth and capital into the Federal Reserve ‘Well Street” is gradually eliminating the small manufacturer, farmer and merchant ‘rom the scene of our American life. Ir the Federal Reserve system al- jowg its member banks to use, in | Tall Rdilor This column is to be an open forum. sverybody is invited to make use of it to xpress whatever opinion they may have mn an Cp gg libelous will be wubli N we will give the public he widest latitude in invective when the ubject is this pupet or its editor. Con- ributions will signed or initialed, as he contributor may desire.—ED. Oh! What's the Use? t is difficult to find words to give ex- pression, to how we feel about this general advertising, its name to instill con: depression, fidence, then the government of the ust when we think the end is surely in United States should guarantee de- sight, posits and savings accounts. And omeone comes along and cuts the string if the Federal Board persists in as- of our kite. suming a dictatorial attitude to- wards its members, then it should also assume the responsibility of protecting these members from re- ceivership. If our government is in the banking business, the people should be protected from losses. Is it not as honorable to protect the savings accounts of the children and workers of our land as it is to be charitable to Europe? If we must have a Federal Reserve system, let it function for the benefit and pro- tection of the whole country, and not as a tool for the powerful in- vestment banks of New York. As the centralization of government de- prives the people of the right of self government, so the centralization of money deprives the individual of ini- tiative. Socially, the future holds little for our youth except to ‘get a job." Each year finds the professional and business opportunities limited to smaller and smaller fields. Mergers and more mergers are being formed and they limit the fields in which our youth can enter and establish individual enterprises. The government with its numer- ous bureaus and commissions is making our political structure top- heavy with bureaucratic government. This paternal spirit which is con- stantly advising the farmers how to raise more grain and the mothers how to raise their babies should de- vise some means for the farmer to profitably dispose of his grain and the poverty-stricken mothers to feed their babies. And the ex-serv- ice man should be able to find a bed for his ills that came to him through his efforts to “Save Democracy.” Let these bureaus and commissions Ve work hard our list of stocks to in- crease, ‘hen the mail brings dends will cease, trict vigilance of our small savings nev- er relaxes, ut the same mail brings notice of an increase in taxes, word that divi- bout the time we think wifey can have a new dress or two, Je are notified the premium on the in- surance is due. /hen we think luck has changed and is coming our way, lother-in-law drops in for a six month's stay. adio says the market is moving in an upward trend, ; this good news true, are our troubles to end? Jell, hardly, for just as we're ready to «ing and shout, ur broker wires ‘Send more margin or we'll close you out.” he coal bin is empty, the house needs a coat of paint, Then we add up our expenses we real- ly grow faint, yon there'll be little lutely no cake, 7e'll get so hungry won't know if we have back or belly ache. bread and abso- , the morning we start in resolved to do or bust, ut when evening comes our hopes lie crumbled in the dust, nus it goes from bad to worse the whole month long, rouble and hard times are still with us and going strong. e hear it is always darkest just before the dawn, direct their efforts toward finding , with that slight encouragement we go jobs for the miners, steel-workers, P88 struggling on, mechanics, and laborers. Let these agencies, if we must have them, function for the greatest benefit of the masses rather than be research bureaus for the great and mighty. The Constitution of the United States was established and ordained by the people. The first duty of a Legislator is to enact into the law the will of the majority of the peo- ple. He is the servant of “The Untied 2d when at last prosperity seems to be in our possession, e get the hardest jolt of all—CON- GRESS IS AGAIN IN SESSION. C. B. WILLIAMS. ‘estfield, N. J., December 14, 1931. ajor Lederer an Avowed Candidate for Congress. w— —— ce — 3 —— the Major Eugene H. Lederer, bur- . ss, of State College, is out as a States; to provide for the common defense; to insure domestic tran- quility, to promote the general wel. fare and to secure blessings of lib- erty for Americans for all time to Somme. hy Telleay is in our hands Gis u men into Congress Believing that our present nation- a i we get justice , ho situation calls tor patriotic sacri- goin deal. ‘es, and not the satisfaction ot po- . ical ambition, 1 offer my services, re ei Ah A ne I did to the U. S. ary in In confines of our own country, and bject 16, Jonas upprova Rk for that by using our good American oples Jublican ie e — common-sense, with which the Crea- Nom m this Congression- ;.. nag amply endowed us, we will astric again enjoy the liberty and happi- 1 am in favor of bringing Ameri- ness which is our birthright. back home. Our forefathers EUGENE H. LEDERER. ilt the greatest and happiest na- State College, Pa m of people the world has ever : own. In the World war we made zantic sacrifices of lives and mon- Mr. to “Save Democracy.” Since’ at time we have been gradually ing our freedom of fudiviaoal of, Tyrone, Pa., Jan 6, 1932. ‘t and opportunity. '00 much o “We have passed through a panic, : Euro, spirit and ideals have suffered from a crash pie PE rmeal our life-blood. We must market, and are now more than half ndidate for Congress in this dis- ict with the following declaration principles: litor of the Watchman: Camp's Cheerful Philosophy. “HERE'S TO 1932" t surrender our American com- way through the depression, and I n-sense for European theories, am still rich. r should we retard the expression It may be true that I have much the “Golden Rule” in our daily Jess to live on than I had a year es in exchange for European ago, but it is certainly true that I (ftiness. Ours is a Republican have just as much as ever to live ‘m of government and Americans for, The real values of life are 1st be treated in the American ynshaken and solid. y, as free-born individuals, cap- The depression has not lowered the ie of self government. The soon- value of a single friendship. Neigh- we banish the Huropean spirit pors still greet us in the same old m our political being, the sooner cordial way, business associates be- : we sure that no caste system )jeve in us, and our sons hold us in 1 ever be established in this land high respect. The wife's welcome freedom. at the close of the day has not de- Sentral Pennsylvania should be preciated in the least, and our : most prosperous section in the daughters continue to lavish their ited States. The Creator has affection on us with the same old ssed us with all the resources extravagance. essary to make people contented, My faith in the goodness of God is 1 prosperous. Where else can unimpaired. By that faith I am em- 1 find in one section coal, timber, boldened as I face defeat and de- tile valleys, and an abundance of spair. The prayers my mother ter? Yet with ail these attri- taught me and the faith in God in- ‘es of prosperity, thousands of stilled in me by a devout father re. e-bodied men, eager to work, are main as priceless treasures no de- eiving undesired charity. There can touch. st he something radically wrong No nation becomes Jreat by be- h any economic system that is coming rich. Neither does a man ject to such conditions. find enduring satisfaction in life by “he back-bone of our country i8 owning something—only by becom- {culture, even though there are ing something. The most degrad- ie who try to make us believe ing poverty is that which results t we have become industrial. To- | from killing the spirit that the body r agriculture i strupghog ter !may be served. rreat burden taxation, due al- depression is a challenge, not st entirely to the fact that food a ioe hy A Bets that amodities are selling far below has conquered the air and sent actual costs of production. To planes circling the globe, which has small extent is this condition due plunged into the deeps and disported govrenment interference. The on the ocean's floor, which has ‘ernment should have forseen that climbed above the clouds and lived re would be an enormous over- in the stratosphere, is now faced duction of food commodities fol- | with the challenge to rise above its ing the World War which raised dependence on mere things and seek forms of production to unprece- an emancipation of the spirit of ted heights. The government has man. It a near-fatal blow to agricul- The last six months have been for >» by attempting to stabilize many men a thrilling spiritual ad-| es. 1 believe that it should venture through which they have hdraw from such practices at the discovered their real wealth. Be- iest possible moment. | reft of dividends and profits they he government has taken the are discovering the sustaining pow- yonsibility of runming our bank- ers of a strong religious faith, the business through the Federal abiding values of courage, heroism, erve system. This System did honor, charity and trustworthiness. much to finance the war and since great deal more to finance profits and business to a standstill, but character is be its reach. It can rob us of all we cannot affect what we bave, but it are. The deepest satisfaction of life—those which come from sharing and serving—remain secure.—I am still rich because I am independent. ly rich—none of my wealth depends upon business conditions or market reports.” H. L. CAMP Mr. Camp is general manager of The Wilson Products Company, one of Tyrone's most stable and success- ful industries. It is a fine spirit that feels that it is rich merely be- cause it has just as much to live for as ever and if all of us could catch it we think the corner that Old Man Depression is hiding around would soon be reached—Editor's Note. Hugh Awakens Old Memories. Ventnor, N. J., Dec. 22, 1931. Dear Geo: I wish you all a Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year. I enclose a $1.00 bill for “Wesley.” You will remember Wesley and I were in the same Sunday School class, “Wide Awakes”, and graduated about 1898, you being our teacher. Sincerely HUGH N. CRIDER We had forgotten the period in| our life that Hugh recalls, but both he and Wesley are to be congratu- lated that they escaped the calami- wus effects of our poor attempt at teaching Holy Writ. While a Senior at State College we taught a class of very promising boys. In June, 1890, we graduated and came to this of- fice to work as a reporter. In pur- suit of news we ventured into the court house to report the following August term of court and there— we beheld eight of the ten members of our State College Sunday School class being sentenced to the Hunt. ingdon Reformatory for chicken stealing. We knew then that Sun- day School teaching was not our call- ing and are surprised that we ever had the temerity to attempt it] again— Editor's Note. | A Voice from the South. a Hartsville, N. C., Jan. 5, 1932. Dear Watchman: Hope you and your family are well and enjoyed the holidays, just t. My, I laugh 'til the tears run down | my cheeks at the way you go for Governor Pinchot. i Do you think Al Smith will make another try for the Presidency or do you believe he has lost heart? | Governor Roosevelt would make an | excellent man and as for Hoover I] think it is high time for him to re- tire. In fact the sooner he does it the better it will be for the country. “You certainly give him all that is | coming to him, too. I pass the Watchman around to my neighbors here in Hartsville and though all are strangers to Bellefonte they all clamor for the good old | sheet. JAMES A. McCAFFERTY | Being Irish, of course Jim writes with a Blarney Stone in his hand. | We do not think that Al Smith has lost heart, nor do we think he will | be a candiuate for the nomination for President this year. —Editor's Note. t | We Are Hoping That Charley's] Wishes Come True. i Wadsworth, O., Dec. 14, ii Democratic Watchman | Dear Friend: i Here's wishing that the bugle will | sound truce to all your cares, disap- pointments and sorrows and that | peace, joy and good will may pre | vail with you throughout the glad season and the coming year. ! Merry Christmas! Happy Year! 1 i New Yours CHARLEY DANNLEY | i i Not a Bad Fault, at That. | Penna. Furnace, Pa., Dec 15-31.) Dear Friend: \ Having passed my 86th birthday | anniversary I am getting to thetime in life when people are a little slow. | Perhaps that will account for my delay in sending in my renewal sub- | scription. What I now find wrong paper is that it is so that it makes it seem so long from one Friday until the next. i Wishing you all a very happy holi- | day season I am | Yours JOHN B. GOHEEN The letter from Mr. Goheen is | only one of very many we received | during the closing period of the old | year. The expressions of appreci- | ation of the Watchman and esteem | for those who produce it quite over- whelmed us. They were the real bright spots in our Christmas sea- son, because they assured us that while we had little else we did have ! the priceless friendship of many, many persons whose friendship is not bestowed on those unworthy of | it. We would like to publish all of | these letters, but since lack of space | precludes that we here express sin- | cere gratitude for everyone of them. —Editor’'s Note. i rp —— A A —— { ——The officers and directors of | the Centre county Association of | Philadelphia held a meeting in the office of William 8S. Furst Esq, on | with your interesting | ou 4 decided 666 Liquid or Tablets used internally | esday of last week, and deciCed —o. eee colve externally, make 4 to pass the annual banquet this year. The regular picnic will be held in June, as usual, according to the announcement of John C. C. Beales secretary. | A financial crisis can wipe out complete and effective treatment for Colds. KNGCW YOUR MOTOR CODE In calling attention to the perils | attendant upon coas the Key-| stone Automobile Ciub points out| that the practice is prohibited by the Vehicle Code. Section 1024 of the Code provides that the driver of any vehicle when traveling upon a down grade upon any high- way shall not coast, with the gears of such vehicle in neutral or the clutch disengaged.” The penalty for violation is a fine of $10, or five day's imprisonment in default. “The Department of Highways has spent thousand: of dollars in the erection of warning signs on danger- ous hills,” says thc Club statement. “These signs are provided for the protection of the motoring public. Every Pennsylvania motorist, through license fees and gasoline tax, has contributed to their cost. It would seem logical that the motorist ought to observe a warning that he has paid for; yet many drivers ignore the signs, to their own peril and that of other users of the highway. “The safe rule for motorists, re-/ gardless of the presence of signs is to go into second gear when in doubt /about the steepness of a hill. This is particularly true in winter, when the roads are wet or icy. It is much easier to control a car in sec- ond gear than in high gear. “But regardless of condition, coasting should always be avoided.” The Charred Mateh HARLIE, the hired man, hunted for the liniment. Old Nell was limping again. It was dark on the barn floor, but Charlie struck a match and found the bottle, tossing the charred match-end aside. Before he had finished with Nell, a thin whisp of smoke was curling from the barn door. It grew quickly to a billowing cloud. Then Charlie heard the crackle. “Fire!” He rushed to the farmhouse and seized the telephone. “Fire at Farmer Blake's!” he shout. ed to the TP col The alarm was Neighbors raced to the The town's fire svannsnannanenend® stock and battled the flames. Then help came and the i was over. Qnee more telephone “had saved the day! The modern w Farm 2 Good Printing A SPECIALTY Employers, This Interests You i The Workman's Compensation Law went into effect Jan. 1, t Prevention Safe Guards which Reduce Insurance rates. It will be to your interest to consult us before placing your Insurance. JOHN F. GRAY & SON State College Bellefonte $5,000 in Cash Prizes Ask Your Druggist for Particulars | | good. PATROL MILEAGE TOTALS 5,408,420 MILES Capt. Wilson C. Price, tend- ent of the Pennsylvania State high- way patrol, announced that the or- ganization has patrolled 5,408,429 miles of highways since the first of the year. The report covers the first eleven months of 1931. Last month the mileage covered totaled 300,212 miles. The November report shows 6670 inn EE —— gal 601. In November, patrolmen gave 71,209 warnings without arrest and 515,271 since January 1. In the first eleven months of the year the patrol collected fines amounting to $369,609. Last month's collections: were $27,158. — Read the Watchman and get all the news worth reading ms | says : is on the way back. —Have Faith! Do not hoard Roger Babson, the noted Economist, who in 1929 predicted the collapse of prices, “The worst is definitely over. “Prosperity will re.urn when fifty-one per cent. of the people get right spiritually Work, Love, Pray; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BELLEFONTE, PA. Business do money.” I l Baney’s Shoe Store § } y WILBUR H. BANEY, Proprietor 4 if 80 years in the Business 4 ; BUSH ARCADE BLOCK : n BELLEFONTE, PA. % Only One More Week of the Sensational Walk-Over Shoe Sale ig oe While they last—ANY WALK-OVER SHOE IN OUR STORE Values up IT'S to $8.50 AT FAUBLE’S re ——————————————————————
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers