Page Four THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT. BELLEFONTE, PA. February 17, 1938 iis Cenire Democrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA A. C. DERR . PAUL M. DUBBS.....c.oooesvnsriss Associate Editor CECIL A. WALKER Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning. ¥ntered in the postoffice at Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, If paid in advance $2.00 per year, if not paid in advance The date your subscription expires Is plainly printed on the label bearing your name. All credits are given by a change on the date of label the first issue of each month. We send no receipts unless upon special request. Watch date on your label after you remit, Matters for publication, whether news or advertising, must reach the Centre Democrat office not later than Tuesday noon to insure publication that week. Advertising copy received afler Tuesday morning must run its chances, All reading notices marked (*) are advertisements, Legal notices and all real estate advertisements 10 cents per line each Issue. Subscribers changing postoffice address, and not notifying us, are llable for same. All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed. CIRCULATION OVER 7.000 COPIES EACH WEEK PEACE, THE WORLD AND THE U. S. We have been much interested in recent efforts on the part of some members of Congress to secure direct in- formation concerning possible alliances, agreements or un- derstandings with other nations. It seems to be feared by many of them that this coun- try is about to enter into some commitment with Great Britain. Why this should be a crime, if the interests of the two nations coincide, we have no idea but, at any rate, the statement of Secretary Hull, endorsed by the President, should reassure the worried statesmen. As a result of our policy of isolation the United States now finds itself compelled to face the problem of self-de- fense in the event of any possible future emergency. Cer- tainly, it is plainly possible that Germany, Italy and Japan may act in concert in international affairs that involve the United States just as they have acted together during the past year or so. If this is possible, then it is necessary for the United States, proudly isolated, to be able to defend herself without seeking assistance from other powers. Surely, if we do not look to Great Britain or to France for assistance in the event some combination of powers attack us, we must be able to defend ourselves without help. This, believe us, is a big order for warships. Naturally, if we are not willing to make any agreement with any other nations, involving joint action or mutual assistance, we look to no other nation in any possible crisis. We will stand or fall by ourselves, giving or taking a lick- ing as the fate of battle may determine. Regardless of whether we do so or not, however, it is plain to see a community of interests and purposes between the three democracies of the world and a similar unity be- tween the three strong dictator powers. We regret very much to see the world thus divided into two armed camps but it will do no good to shut our eyes to what stands in the light for all to see. That such a grouping of world pow- ers means war in the future, and possibly the near future, js a conclusion that we reluctantly accept. Frankly, the peovle of the United States proclaim their love for peace and their hope to escape the horrors of war. There are some who believe that this can be achieved if we treat all other nations alike, making no difference be- tween nations that would cooperate economically and those who do not. They may be right in their belief that other nations will respect our hemisphere if we meddle not in their hemisphere. Again, it is possible, that these people may be entirely wrong. Nobody knows with certainty and that is what makes it hard for the people, as a whole, to formulate a decisive foreign policy. We realize that there are many people in Centre Coun- ty who dislike what they call foreign affairs and regret to intrude upon their security of thought. However, the day is coming, and it is near at hand, when they must make a decision, whether they want to or not. In world affairs in- decision is delucive. While we hesitate events force the trend and others take positive action that compels us to de- cide. ADVICE TO FARMERS. Farmers all over the United States are beginning their 1938 crop year. Few of them have any idea as to the value of the crops they will raise this season, and none of them can do more than guess as to the yield of their fields, The only fairly definite factor in farming is expense, Yet, the picture is not altogether bad. The new farm bill may be able to achieve something for the agriculturist. Our advice to farmers, however, is not to wait for outside as- sistance. Every man can do much for his own advancement, on the farm as elsewhere, The ery “diversity” has been heard for years through- the one-crop sections. It is good, sound advice. Every farm- er should have more than one money crop every year. Foods for man and beasts should be raised, as far as possible, on every farm, and farmers should fight hard to become self- supporting, prosperous and intelligent in every human ac- tivity. SUPER-HIGHWAYS. The East-West and North-South system of transcon- tinental highways, now being discussed by Congressmen, is not new but it has a strong appeal to the public imagina- tion and contains the element of value that makes certain its eventual construction. Senator Burkley, of Ohio, recently catapulted the idea into the limelight by estimating that it would cost $8,000,- 000,000 to build 20,000 miles of highway, on a 300-foot- right-of-way, providing not less than four lanes of traffic for passenger and freight vehicles. He thinks that a modér. ate toll will make the construction feasible without loss to the Federal government. Such a system of highways would be of enormous econ- | omic value to the people of the United States and a vital element in the defense of the country in the event of war. It could be laid out so as to serve all sections of the country and promote the equitable development of the areas that make up continental United States. It seems to us that if the nation undertakes such a pro- | ject some means should be found to acquire sufficient land on both sides of the highways to control development and, at the same time, through leases or sales, secure much of the profit that will follow enhanced values of land along the highways. If the government does for itself what did for some of the railroads something like this will be done and much of the cost of the highway system could be repaid by capturing most of the increase in the value of land along the right of way. . HOW DOES THE EDITOR EDIT? The editor of a newspaper is often hard pressed to gel- ect suitable subjects for the editorials that he must write for his journal. Contrary to much popular opinion the average editor does not sit in his ofifee, thinking up something to de- nounce. As a matter of fact, most of the time he shrinks from the role of critic although often it becomes his duty, as he sees it, to warn the public about possible evils, The editor knows how well the average person likes soft soap and the easiest way to fortune and good feelings is to keep his mouth shut regardless of what goes on. Editorials have a distinct place in any newspaper that claims the right to circulate among thinking people, It jy their function to inform, to educate, to stimulate thought and, whenever possible, to express public opinion or check emotional outbursts that threaten sound public perform. ances. The editor of the Centre Democrat doesn’t expect ev. ervbody to agree with opinions expressed in these columns, That would be too bad, because even the editor doesn't know it all. The chances are, however, if the editor is alert and keeps up with events throughout the world, that he can add something to a discussion of most subjects. It can do no harm for readers to get the viewpoint of a writer who at least, should be sincere, disinterested and unselfish in discussing current topics. We have no idea that we are right on everything that we think. very oiten. iL havpens tual a given community overemphasizes one phase of a proposition and an intelli gent articie can present other iaciors that should be con- sidered. Naturally, when selfish forces are trying to put something over, for their own profit, such an article causes feeling. while there are exceptions, in most cases where one hears a citizen denouncing a writer, the cause is hidden in the selfishness of the critic. Readers of The Centre Democrat are invited to send in their views on topics of general interest. They are asked to be brief, to confine themselves to legitimate discussion and not to use the newspaper as a vehicle to air private grudges and proclaim personalities, Whether the writer of such an article agrees with the views of this newspaper is immaterial. If the letter is of general interest it will be pul lished. i= THE ONLY CHILD Not long ago we noticed a couple in a public gathering and between the husband and wife there sat their only child, almost adult, We wondered at the time if this young person realized all the importance of his (or her) relations} the older couple which had carried life's burdens three up to that time? For the older couple, life is almost a thing of the pas Except for a brief interest in a few remaining years all ti life still held was wrapped up in and centered around activity and the future of their child Yet, as we all know, these parents and others, are now powerless to affect the child's destiny very much. Uni character had been builded in earlier youth, no amount of love and interest can inject it now. The child is out of parental range for all time. The moral of this, if any, is two-fold. Parents whose children are young should not neglect the training of their boys and girls. It is a task which can not be neglected And, children, ¢s they enter life on their own 1esponsibilities, should ne! overlook their power 'o wreck and make miser- able tie closing years of theirs parents’ lives. an + ti { DO YOU KNOW THESE MEN? The birthdavs of Abraham Lincoln and George Wash. ington, coming close together in this month, suggest the greatness of these eminent Americans, and the thought that The Centre Democrat might well recommend the ex- ample of their lives to the younger generation. It is not our intntion to attempt any eulogy to their memory. That has been done by better writers, but the vouth of this country will make no mistake in familiariz. ing themselves with the lives of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. POMONA GRANGE NEWS The OCrange—the Nation-wide Farm Fraternity of America “We ask none to join us who cannot see good n thelr fellow beings: but to all interested In ag- riculture, who have a generous heart and open hands, to help the needy, raise the fallen and aid in making the labors of this life more cheerfully say Welcome the Grange.” We are proud of the Orange and its achievements of the last sev- enty years. Por the numberiess benefits it has secured, such as rural delivery of mall, parcel post, better roads, protection of pure food, dairy laws, better market- ng facilities, and for its fight a- gainst intemperance, injustice and other evils And do you know how this was arcoroplished? By cooperation; and that reminds of the song your Po- mona lecturer, Phoebe Cronister, hopes will be heartily sung and demonstrated at our Neighbor Night program this year, Don't forget the dates as listed Mh this column last week. Altend every one to receive each evening and carry home many mesages whic will be of real value In the daily iife on the farm and in the hom Try it and be convinced. The m ters. lecturers and other off) and committees are working series of meetings which shall Ms in our grange work and linger as a joyous memory. And here's the re- to frain of that song "Co-operate, thals bow well it. Co-operate, it; We will work together for the programs of the year, In every grange of our county” (Verses next week) Come to Neighbor learn the melody. CORRECTION In last week's list of Neighbor Night Meetings printed in this col- umn, an error occurred In announc- ing the meeting for March 4th al Bald Eagle. Instead of Port Matlids having charge of the program, as stated, this imporiant part of the meeting will be under the direction of Spring Mills i 2. Yes 34. 3. In the last six months of 1097. $1,407 426, 4 For the purposes of the con. ference In Washington last week. a business with an annual turn over of less than one million dollars Fifty three, Yes, four times. Eight, that’s how we'll do Night and TOMEI ce TR 1. What is the extent of ‘he air- waft trade in the United States? 2. Are there any medically su- pervised birth-control clinics in the U. 8.7 3. About what is the annual in. some of the United Mine Workers of America? 4. What ls considered a “small Heait discase. | business?” | 0. 4057101. | 8 How old 18 Associate Justice 10. Mt Everest, India-china, 29. | Stanley P. Reed? | 141 feet high. 6. Has the Senate ever adopted | he Cloture Rule? | NITTANY FAMILY HAS 7. How many congressmen ro. | RECORD IN LONGEVITY fused to the mucage payment | ans | for supposedly traveling home be-| A record In longevity has been tween the special and regular ses- | established by the family of the | | sions? [late Mis, Catherine Yearick, Nig. | 8. What is the chief cause of | n¥, who died recently at the age | i 8B? {death in the U. 8 Mrs. Bmneline "hl, Willams. earick, | 9. How many American troops were engaged In the World War? | Low & sister of Mra, Y #2 years of age. 10, What 1s the highest spot in| the world? ‘ i { | “> THE OrFrFice CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” Se - GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! (Contributed by a Clinton County Reader) Natty ones, chatly ones, batty ones, catty ones— GIRLS. racy ones, hazy ones, crazy ones GIRLS. Bome like ‘em brilliant and bubbling and talkative, Bome like ‘em sly and sleek and provocative, Bome like 'em quiet and shy and retiring, Bome like ‘em purposeful, short and inspiring, 1 find the lot of them dreadfully tiring, ' GIRLS. Lazy ones, Classy ones, brassy ones, sassy ones, gassy ones GIRLS. Crying ones, trying ones, prying ones, lying onss— GIRLS. Why should men go on giving our dough to them? Giving a hundred times more than we owe to them, Giving our whole time from sunset to dawn to them, Playing the part of a sap and 8 John to them Rise up, you guys, it's time we quit goln' with ‘emn— GIRLS. r No Help at All Two men (seeking admittance to heaven): come In?” 8t. Peter—“Well gentlemen, What did you do on earth?” The men—"We were WPA workers.” 8t. Peter--"8Sorry, but St. Peter don't workers here” The men, after thinking the situation over for a time. de- cided to try the olher place; and so the next day found them knocking et the fiery gates of Hell Batan--"Whadayah want? The men We're WPA workers would lke it down here , . . " Batan (disgustediy “Nah, you can't come in here. We had a thousand of those damn fellas here yesterday and they let the fire go out” “St. Peter, can we what kind of people are you? boys Tow no WPA and we sorta thought we OUR SILLY SYMPHONY tht before pay day, gh my jeans, Not even The silver had walked out And the greenbacks had quit. Hasten! Oh Hasten! Oh Time in nd make it tomorrow Just for tonight thy fight Mostly Display Types One of our readers compares 8 newspaper with a woman in this fashion: They They Back have forms always have the last word numbers are not in demand They have a great deal of influence. They are well worth looking over You cannot believe everything they say. They carry the news wherever they go. They are much thinner than they used to be, Every man should have one of his own and not borrow his neigh | bar's. Eloquent Elmer Jane (at one end of sofa to Elmer at other end): think my eyes are beautiful? Bashful Elmer: Uh huh! Jane: And do you think my hair is the prettiest you've ever seen? Elmer: Gee whiz! I'll say Jane: Do you think I have a perfect figure? Elmer: Gosh! You bet! Jane: And do you think my lips are like rubles? Elmer: Oh boy! 11 say they are Jane: Are my teeth lke pearls? Elmer: Uh huh Jane: Oh Elmer, you say the cutest things. Elmer, do you "o'd Defends Fo'd Lawyer: Well, Rastus, 50 you want me to defend you? Have you any money? Rastus: No, suh, I hain't got no money, but I got a 1922 model Fo'd Car Lawyer: Weil, you mise some money on that? Let's see, just what did they accuse you of stealing? Rastus: A 1922 Fo'd cah He Took Pot Luck A friend spent the night with a farmer, The Dext morning he ap peared downstairs with a black eye, “How did you get that?” asked the farmer In surprise. “Oh, 1 just happened answered the visitor "Gre. You didnt break it, did you?” anxiously inquired the farmer, Shock Absorbers Hob--"1 used to sell underthings to nudist colonies.” Nob-—"What kind of underthings?” Hob--"Cushions.” What a Difference Little Myer—"Papa, vot is de deefrance from prosperity and depression?” Papa—"Vell, my boy, in prosperity ve had vine, vimmen and song, but in depression all ve got is beer, mamma, and the radio.” Alive and Kicking First Drunk: When I wus born, 1 weighed only a poun’ an' a hall, I was THIS long. Second Drunk: No-o-0! Did you lve? First Drunk: Did 1 live? Yo' oughta see me now! He “Keeps the Change” Doctor (Inquiring after a boy How Is the boy today? Nurse: No change yet. What Do You Think? "F-E-E-T., what does that spell?” said teacher, Johnny didn't know, two? “What is it that a cow has four of and I only wo - Johnuy's answer was as suprising as it was une hv The Wrong Idea “Your husband is no great , Mrs. Murphy, but I'm afraid I'l bave to anesthetive him.” “Well, if you must you must, but dear Mike did so want to have a boy.” No Need To Sell "Em to fall in the guest chamber, that's all” > | Query and Answer Column PROBLEM--Away back in 1802 2 man made a purchase at a local | store amounting to 25¢. He tendered the store-keeper a one-dollar bill { The store-keeper looked in his till and then sald: “I can’t change it, {but I can change a H-dollar bill if you have it.” Thereupon the 5-dollar bili was produced, and the customer received his proper change—$4.785, Now then, how did he do it? If you don't know, look for the answer | elsewhere in this department, PROBLEM No. Z--How | J. R—What makes a top spin s0 long, and at times looks lke it is standing still? Ans This 1s a form of one of the laws of gravitation, The top Is given a rapid whirling motion by means of a string or otherwise, and, as there is no alr resistance to the spinning motion, the top spins ap- parently an incredible length of time. Its only constant friction. The whirling makes a very smooth “seat” and thus further re- sistance is offered, and the top runs so smoothly and that it has the appearance of standing still VY. H.—1Is it compulsory that a person's probated ried out according to the stipulations of that will? Ans —Yes, if It is humanly possible itself Into a matter of legal litigation E. B~—-What is the greatest flyin Ans About two hundred mill years ago the great flying reptile named Peteranodon was very common all over the earth, but they have been extinct for millions of years. There the British mus~ eum showing that the Peterandon sometime from one wing tip to the other, N. R~How can compass is available? Ans ~The north pole is located by This star is not visible to the naked eye ily detected it is very close Ww direction “north.” N. T.—~What is Ans Leprosy 8 a uleerous eruptions and fected show symptoms ing, offensive perspiration is most prevalent in China million in these combined cou the Hawallan Islands B. F. Ans —No. You probably Italy. The Niger river rises in into the Gulf of Guinea at Akasso M. A Has Bpaln Ans —8pain lost the last of thelr Bpanish -American Atl cne time {n ly all of Central and Bouth America, beside America L. B—Were of the Episcope Ans. George but Ethan Aller war in 17 Man" which wi L. E-—~When ance pian? Ans —Federal 1934 W. H—-How long has Miss Margu« Roosevell's secretary? Ans —Miss Le Hand has can a8 man become his own grandfather? — tT 4 resistance is steady wil be care will st is nol possible, it resolves g creature lived? on are fossils in measured 26 feet north” be determined to be exactly right if no what is the pole-star but » is read- 0 the IFO as Vip yIroper group 1s routs Rome, Tialy, locate the tor preTar, ’ vel ERSI0Ns ID Americ resul any ritorial po possessions as a » pwn rem iy history Spain x poy vba Vv Carly ¥ ar d Ga fevyrye! t QePas, been his Ans ~ orange juice 8. A—~When many people? Ans —1In SWePL away affected about 30000000 people were Involved H. L. K—-Which state has the most radio stations? Ans. —Callfornia leads with fifty-three broadcasting stations while New York is second with forty-nine, R. 8.—Are peanuts and goobers the same? Ans Peanuts grour names given food. The t The first wide int of peanuts cus F. L.—What are Ans The rice states are Louisiana, nia B. W.—Are many fighters killed in prize fights? Ans —~There were four deaths in boxing during 1 fifteen years there have been thirty deaths recorded L H- pany? Ans ~Ralph T. Senter is president of the company C. H-In Tas 193] shots rsd wiousancs the most disastrous of 1 ind inundated Both the Yangtze and Hwang Rivers goobers Same odu 0 the «4 ry CwO0 the states that produce rice? Texas, Arkansas, and Califor 37 ho is president of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Com- "i id what country are the various professions recc zed by (Continued on page four) SALE OF LAMPS Save $2.00! On Each |.ES. Floor Lamp Sold, we will allow $2.00 for your old Lamp. $1 Allowance For Old Lamp On Sale of |.E.S. Table Lamp Wide Selection of Patterns SEE OUR DISPLAY OF LAMPS Your Choice for $1.00 who had swallowed a half dollar): | Many Other Lamps at Specia! Prices ! Special Sale on Lighting Fixtures SAVE $1.00 ON COFFEE MAKERS AND PERCOLATORS Eledric Supply Company High Street Bellefonte, Pa.
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