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MILLER, of Pine Grove Mills EDITORIAL “MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DRAMA” “Lord, what fools these mortals be!” : Those are the words of Puck in “A Midstmmer Night's Dream” written by Shakespeare back in the days of the horse, the coach and the litter. And though, it is true, the words bore no relation to problems of travel, there is a temptation to echo them now every time the constantly mounting statistics of death on the highway point to the tragedy of these beautiful summer nights. “A Midsummer Night's Drama” is a modern drama that no man wrote. Nevertheless, it is one in which thou- sands play a part after the curtain of darkness has fallen over the highways and by-ways and over the busy city streets . . . And thousands die! It is a paradox of this age of light that we continue to carry on the potentially most dangerous activity of the time in comparative darkness—continue to drive at mile. a-minute speeds over highways that are as lacking in il- lumination as those over which the coaches rattled from Boston to Worcester 200 years ago. Seeing is effected by two major factors. The first, reflected light—light which, thrown upon an object, ia re- flected back, distinguishing for us the detail of that ob- ject, The second factor is silhouette—or the lightness or darkness of objects contrasted with the backgrounds against which they are seen. The distinctness of black type on a white page is a good example. Headlamps contribute almost nothing to seeing by silhouette and their effectiveness, therefore, must be de- termined, not merely by the beam power of the lights, but just as importantly by the reflective qualities of the objects or surfaces which are commonly met on the road. The reflective qualities of pedestrians, roads, unlighted cars, trees, etc. is worse than poor, and consequently the effectiveness of headlights is gorrespondingly limited. Until major highways and main city streets, at least, are provided with really adequate illumination and are made as modern and safe at night as they are in the day- time, there can be but one salvation—common sense! When darkness comes, slow down! Be more than ever _ careful! Use dimmers when meeting other cars! Keep headlights in proper adjustment and keep them clean— dust and dirt on lenses or reflectors can cut their effic- iency in half. Let’s not have to keep chanting “Lord, what fools we mortals be!” Let's not make of a summer night a tragedy in which we play a part. COLLECTING BILLS Many merchants lose money because they never had an adequate plan for inducing people to pay their bills. It is ngt a popular job to go out and get money. People's faces have a way of falling when the collector, after trying to be sauve and genial, edges around to the questien whether the debtor can’t take care of that little account. Countless concerns have failed because they were careless on collections. While they were hustling in other ways, they were let the delinquent accounts mount up. Usually they were f. to borrow more money. Then when maay old accounts proved uncollectible, the firm in many cases has to stop. People should make every possible effort to le accounts Prom ly, and keep business on a solid foundation. Don’t feel offended when the bill collector calls. His account should be paid. WHEN PEOPLE DON'T CALL "People often move ito cities and towns, and that the residents of these are cold and stiff, be- Satise 50 ane Salis 16 960 the It is rather a Mock 10 sale who come from friendly communities, where frequently run into cach other's homes, to move a place where few people call on them. i Some people get their “repitation for cold reserve be- cause this old custom of ing social calls has largely died out. Newcomers should not feel that any spirit toward strangers exists. The social call custom not so prevalent, because people have too many other things they want to do, They simply haven't time to make the formal calls ‘of former years. ey should make it clear that they feel just as friendly and welcoming toward newcomers as everdid; 7 ide tana | THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. WAR THOUGHTS AFTER 24 YEARS Monday, August the first, was the anniversary of the beginning of the World War, just twenty-four years ago, It found the world in much the same state of affairy that marked the few years immediately preceding the epochal struggle. Once more the nations of the world are he in hostile camps, enmeshed in a hopeless arma. ments race and plainly preparing for the resumption of warfare on a scale that will dwarf the’last conflict, Again, we find Russia and France in an alliance, with Great Britain closer attached than before. Germany and Italy, on the same side, but probably forced together hy external rather than internal conditions. This time, the Japanese Empire, which took the side of the Allies in 1914, is ready to risk her fate with the other powers. On the economic side, we note the weakness of the Germany-Italian bloc, with these nations, and their ally, Japan, utterly unable, at this time, to fight a long war. We have a picture of a new Russia, with untold man-power, stirred by the fervor of revolution, but something of a doubtful factor in fighting forces. There is the scene of the lesser powers, anxiously fishing around to be on the winning side if a fight must ensue. Czechoslovakia and Turkey, apparently, would be on the side of France and Bangland. In the United States we have a nation, as before, anx. ious to maintain historic isolation, with many citizens wondering whether such a course, in the dawn of a new war, could be any more successful than before. This coun. try, however, has entered into the competition of navies and arms before the struggle, influence without doubt by the possibility of a threat to South America as well as by a determination to maintain strength enough to protect its own interests. The outlook is not encouraging for peace. Crisis after crisis passes, only to be succeeded by new issues and re- newed demands. Perhaps the war that is generally awaited can be postponed; maybe, it will be avoided, but certain ly it will require all the patience and tolerance that na- tions possess. To think of millions of boys, growing into manhood, likely to become food for guns is a fearful thought. With it must go the realization that airplanes will bring death and misery to millions of women and children, who stand to suffer more than ever in the wake of modern warfare. The property loss will be enormous, but it is the human loss that appals. Encouraging is the will of the people of the United States for peace. Discouraging is the fact that it takes two nations to keep the peace, just as it requires two na- tions to make war. The example of Ethiopia and China emphasize that peaceful intentions do not guarantee the safety of a people or the life of a nation. In times like these it is essential that the United States maintain its armed forces and that the people of this country resolutely determine to protect the principles upon which civilization must depend. It is easy to surren- der to the yearning for peace but the pathway to peace is not marked by abject surrender and cowardly terror in the face of threats and danger. In spite of all these considerations let us be sure, al- ways, that the men who guide the destinies of the United States, are men devoted to the cause of peace. We feel sure that President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull desire peace with deep sincerity. It is up to us, as the people, to prevent the development of any jingoistic na- tionalism and to be willing, at all times, to support our leaders in every reasonable move that promises to spare the world, and our country, from the ravages of war. BUSINESS MUST GO UP An upturn in the business of the nation is definitére foreshadowed by charts showing that industrial produc- tion, since the summer of 1937 has declined much more than the nation’s purchasing power. This means that the people of the nation have money to spend for the products of industry. If the charts show. ed that national income had declined more than industrial production it would mean that manufacturers had more products than the people could buy. Of course, this simple statement is not everything. It does not include the factor of surpluses. It is possible, for example, that industry, through excessive production, has a quantity of products on hand, in which case there would be no need for renewed manufacturing until purchases re- moved the surplus. As the charts stand today, however, they show that the production of goods by American industry fell pre- cipitately last fall and winter, declining forty per cent, In- come dropped some but not nearly so much, showing a loss of twelve per cent. When industry lays off employes it reduces purchas- ing power. When industry increases employment it in- creases the nation’s purchasing power. Thus, we have a situation where purchasing power is relatively stronger than production, compared with a year ago, and conse- quently, it is only a question of time when industry must make good news. This will mean employment and a boost in national income. The bright side of the picture is emphasized by the fact that the government's spending program is certain to add millions of dollars to national purchasing power. Just as income and production touched bottom, in the recent slump, the government, through WPA, AAA, PWA and other agencies began spending money, which means income for prospective purchasers. PUBLIC SUICIDE Perched for more than eleven hours on a narrow ledge, seventeen stories above the ground, a young man last week set New York on edge and amazed the nation by making a fatal leap just before desperate attempts to rescue him could be made. Watched by thousands of people, talked to by his nearest and dearest and even handed a telephone from which issued the voice of his mother, in another city, the man deliberated, trying to “make up” his mind and finally, stepped off the ledge and hurtled to certain death. The drama was staged before the eyes of horrified on- lookers and dinned into the ears of those who listened on the radio. It was covered by cameras of news photogarph- ers and the keen eyes of newspaper reporters. But none pierced the veil that hides the mechanics of a mind, per. haps deranged, or captured the strange struggle that shook the personality of the young man into a fatal act. What could be done to save him from his design was done by police, firemen and other human beings. There was none able to reach inside his mental clock and turn off the switch that set off the alarm that marked the ter. mination of life. - SECRETARY HULL RANKS FIRST A recent survey of public opinion, conducted by the American Institute of Public Opinion, discloses that the people rank Cordell Hull, of State, as the Cabinet member who has done the best job. The best known secre. taries, according to the survey, are Farley, Hull and Miss Perkins, and the least familiar to the man in the streets are Roper, Woodring and Cummings. Those criticized the most are Secretaries Perkins, Farley and Wallace. The explanation is apparently found in the fact that Mr. Far. ley is the Democratic Party Chairman and that Secretar. ies Perkins and Wallace have been in ghargte of some of the most controversial programs in the New AR) August 4, 1938, 1 THE Orrick CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” OLD NOAH KNEW HIS BIZ The animals walked in, two by two, With one more river to cross And Old Man Noah spoke up and sald (And you know Mrs, Noah was boss) “Is there anything else we should take along?” And the Misses answered, “Oh yes, After the flood Is done and gone Youll need your old printing press “You'll want to spread the news to the worid How you made your non-stop flight.” And It rained and it poured, and they started, And their boat salled out in the night The animals were asleep In hammocks and bunks, And all was quiet and serene on the Ark, When Mrs. Noah, from the top of the stairs Called, “Have you got a place to park?” Old Man Noah, with his calm nonchalance Flashed back--right off the bat “You're darned tootin 1 have] called up a garage On the top of Mount Ararat.” Quite Cool Indeed A hotel was on fire and the guests, gathered out in front | watching the flames “Nothing to get excited about” took my time about dressing. Lighted a cigaret my necktie and retied it. That's how cool I was.’ “Fine.” remarked a bystander on?" were one traveling man was boasting. “1 Didn't like the knot in “But why didn't you put your pants What If There Had Been Three “Rastus, 1 understand that you have become the Have you named them yet? “Yessuh,” replied Rastus A'm goin’ to call one Encore “1 see you're musical Encore?” “Well father of twins Ah done call the fust Adagio Allegro, and Rastus, but why do you call the second one you see, he wasn't on the program at all Ma'll Remember Him Grooer—"What do you want, Sonny? Boy—"I'm trying to remember what Ma wanted me to get In jug?” Grocer Boy What jug? Oh, 1 forgot the jug.” DON'T LOOK NOW Ashes to ashes And dust Wo dust; If you don't like my figure Keep your eyes off my--er Shoulder How're You Registered? The Dean of Barnard College told the freshmen time 8 not ripe for a woman president of the United Elates A girl has a right to hope, however—unless she ls a Republican recently that the SOMETIMES 1 WISH wish 1 wae a kangaroo, 1 wish 1 was a clock wish 1 was the orchid stripe in someone's skyblue sock: wish 1 was a purple pig with poikadotied rimming wish I was & Zulu gal. 1 wish 1 was in swimmin’ wish I was a multon leg, or just a leg of lamb I'd gladly be most anything but this dumb thing I am “Evesdropping again.” sald Adam. as his wife fell oul of a tree A Little Forgetful told that four absent-minded professors were out for a little jaunt in thelr car. The driving was inferior, the road very bumpy. After a most terrific bump, during which all hands had to hold on. one of the professors in the rear seal leaned over and touched the driver on the arm Pardon.” he said, Good heavens,” when we bumped.” He backed the car up for nearly a mile, but there was no sign of a living soul “Come to think of it’ was with us?” “To tell the truth, 1 dont believe she was, fully. “How stupid of me.” But tell me.” said the professor, who had not yet spoken you got a divorce two or three years ago-—didn't you?” ‘Well, of all things.” said the driver, laughing heartily I did Why, I must be getting absent-minded.” It is "but your wife is not with us” said the driver Why, she must have fell out sald one of the others, “are you sure your wife said the driver doubt “1 thought Of course High-Hattin' the Old Jack Customer "How much is this hat?” Dealer— Fifteen dollars, sir” Customer—"Where are the holes?” Dealer "What holes?” Customer—"The holes for the ears of the jackass who would pay that much for it." Slips That Pass in the News (From the McCall, Kans. Beacon) Business was dull in the early part of the evening. but when the Hulu girls started dancing there was plenty of activity in the midway (From the Harkinsville, Pa. News) Blend sugar, flour and salt. Add eggs and milk, cook until creamy in double boiler. Stir frequently. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well. serve chilled. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. (From the Iratt, Ariz. Times) Jeb Watlow, A-1 butcher, wants position in small gown (town) any- where near Los Angeles (From the Tidemount, Neb, Democrat) A daughter was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cartier, Friday. A train- ed nurse from Omaha is suspected (expected). Rather Big Order Want Ad-—For Sale: A full-blooded cow, giving milk, three tons of hay, a Jot of chickens, and several stoves, Had To Condense It Tourist from Ohlo-—"You have a great many mountains here in Centre county.” Citizen—"Yes, we had so much land we had to put it in heaps” Customer in Restaurant—"That man who killed this chicken had a very kind heart.” Walter—" "What makes you think so?” Customer—"Well, he must have hesitated five or six years before | doing it." Glad To Know It walking with one foot in the gutter and the other on __ not getting on very well. After about a block | and he was a cop. had to tap 20 men before he located the dead never ber | | aN | Query and Answer Column PROBLEM What ring Is not round, but instead it Is square? And what ring Is neither round nor square? (Answer elsewhere in this de- partment) H. BAL what period of life do people seem to learn more? Ans ~Modern psychologists are agreed that a human being learns more the first year of life than at any other time during their natural lives. They not only learn how 0 move their muscles and how to use their eyes and other senses, and how lo make their bodies do what | they want them to, but they also learn many mental habits G. F~Was paper-making invented in Europe? If not introduced into European countries? Ans —~Paper-making was invented in China duced into Europe In the 8th century A. D when was It and the art was intro. D. C~Is medicine in the form of ficia] than when taken otherwise? Ans ~No. Capsules are used solely to contain any render such medicine tasteless. An ampule is dermic solution R. W.—~How much territory does the Antarctic cover? Ans The lose estimate D. B-Will nounced? Thank Ans Consomme when refe the t capsules and ampules more bene- offensive medicine used 0 hold & hypo- to Antarctic is that 1 region has mot been entirely explored, but a covers 5000000 square miles you me how Lhe you piease lel) word “oonsomme is pro- pronounced as though It was spelled French and rare i not oon -80« literally obsolete may red WW as Means pa in the English language 8S. M.~What Is Ans ~Legal ment of debts H. Ani , having delusions of persecution, and has a al tendencies L. E~1 would Ans warm with rt ' parucipis meant by the words (al tender? tender is money which may | De in \ legally offered for pay- iL may r currency or oon S~~Can j% Paranoia Is & the irge ‘o inte.~ homi- impairing strange lke 1 i causes dew? is warm, and after nightfall the the ground comes in conlact his makes the water in the near the During the da) moist alr rising out the colder air above 1 Air condense on the ground surface F. H—~To settle an argument vill you please an itt Knute Rockne died? What Ans Knute swer in what year war Rockne died in 183] I wish to ask w« precious jewels”? Ans ewes. They are as follows H. EAL what hours ¢ visitors permitted upiets? Ans y from 9:30 0 P and from 3 WwW 3.30 p mm, Eastern Standard Time weather permit. There are fc nown ®s Diamonds, rubles, sapphires and precious emeralds to see the Dionne qQuin- to m ung a list of the words bans y William Cullen he New York Evening Cullen Bn authore: debut for gentle. for partly) Rey. (for noteworthy ent CRS devour Offices at granted 10 direciicon of a numerous in- weve heen KDORND 10 move southward, of tward, th verse of the normal direction. Tornadoes familie and one Wwomado mer have numerous pendent clouds. Por example, six funnels were observed in the Wichita county, Kans § Jornad o of June 18. 1834 and as many as fifteen funnels have been observed at one me. Each of these which reached the grou would tornadic damage 8. J-—-Was it at one time Ans--In 1850 a who took a railr Massachusetls as liab to a fine of $10. Rallroads rers ner than thos journeying 1 hurch Sunday trains the Massachusetts ; day. except from necessit iw charity hall be punished by eeding $10 for each 1 southwes often occur in nd result in ride on a train Sunday? Sunday in permitiing passen- punished by having Sundays. As late ag IBS0 travels on the Lords fine not ex- unlawful to on person Mga Wain on were leave fo Justice the late Chief Justioe Taft y of personal (riendshis Where are the largest buffalo herds in the world? in Canada, where y Buffalo Park, Wainwright, Al- H CC S-~Was garded as a regular Ans ~The Louis-8chreling fight which 1838, went on record as being ended by a technical knockout referee stated before the fight began if anyone other than the boxers en- tered the ring during the bout, the fight would be automatically ended Schmeling 's seconds threw in the towel and as that {s not recognized in New York. they entered the ring. Schmeling was on the floor at the end of the fight H. G. M.—-How did Jack gler? Ans He is sald to have started by escorting lucky patrons home from illegal gambling joints s0 they would not be robbed snd then rob- bing them himself L. W. H—How tall are President Roosevelt and his sons? Ans. —The President, six feet one. James, six feet, three inches; Ei- lott, six feet two. Franklin, Jr. six feet three, and John. six feet four inches H. L. G~What is the largest school system in the world? Ans.-It is that of New York City, with 1.110000 students and 38000 teachers J. S~What provision did Edgar Bergen make for Charlie McCarthy in his wili? Ans. A trust fund of $10,000 is provided, part of the income from which is to keep Charlie in good repair and well-ciothed. The remainder of the income is to be paid to a ventriloquist, selected by the trustee of the estate. to give performances at crippled children’s hospitals. On all such occasions Charlie is to be the silent partner of the ventrilogumist. IL. W. H--Is there any difference in the pulse beat of 2a man and Woman; & young person and an old person? Ans ~The pulse rate in the average adult man is 70 beats per min. ute, while for a woman it is 78-80 beats per minute. Al birth it is 180, In childhood. 100, and in extreme ald age from 75-80. L. G. H-How many oranges does it take to make a galion of orange Juice? Ans Fifty-seven oranges will make 4 gallon of juice. while sixty is 8 generous allowance. F. G~What is the origin of the Word mausoleum? Ans Artemisia 11. a queen of Caria, who flourished about 350 B. C. was the sister and wife of Mausolus, whose death she lamented deeply, ‘and to whom she erected. in her capital, Halicarnassus, a monument of the fight between Joe Louis or technical knockout? and Max Schmeling re- took place on June 22 The rh that (Legs) Diamond begin his career as a gang- the world. From the tomb of Mausolus is derived the word mausoleum. Answer to problem: The prise-fight ring is always square, and the
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