~~ Whe Centre Brmocraf, FORE. covavesirronas YOO. ........... MM not Subscribers changing tifying us, are liable for same. All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise | directed. — CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK I AL EDITORIAL K ASSOCIATION in Sanborn =A NATIO Ae DEMOCRATIC TICKET For President of the United States FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT For Vice President HENRY W. WALLACE For United States Senator JOSEPH F. GUFFEY For State Treasurer G. HAROLD WAGNER For Auditor General F. CLAIR ROSS For Representative in Congress WILLIAM M. AUKERMAN For Representative in General Assembly JOHN W. DECKER EDITORIAL SOMETHING TO CONSIDER Let the small business man beware of follow. ing the lead of big business which involved him and the country in the Hoover cataclysm, It was big business and NOT the government that fattened on him and eariched itself at his ex. pense. What security did his bank account have under the rule of big business in the 20's? When the .New Deal began to build up agricul- ture what did the farmer do first with his govern- ment check? He paid his back taxes, his bill at the store and bought the necessaries he had not been able to afford Tor several years, Where did the PWA and WPA worker spend his wages if not with the small merchant. If he had been in a bread line and existing on charity, where would the small merchant have come in? Who profits in lower costs from the cheap elec- tricity provided by TVA and related projects and from the Sale of gadgets and electrical accessories it induces if not the small merchant? Let the small merchant and small business man think back and consider these and many other ways in which New Deal measures have sustained and helped him, ‘and then decide whether he wants to follow Wendell Willkie and his big business promot ers along a descending road to economic disaster, Be — a ] Hitler, it seems, is offering Germans Rumania instead of England. We are beginning to wonder which is the worse, the radio commentators or the newspaper column- ists, Behind the -lalse-anxiety of the Republican leaders over the fate of democracy, there lies the genuine fear that a people's government is here to stay. It is the last, desperate, climatic battle of the war which the old crowd of exploiters has waged for nearly eight years to insure riches for the few re- gardless of what happened to the many. With the election day fast approaching, mem- bers cf Congress have been unable to agree upon any proposal for a long recess. With little or no leg- islative program demanding action, most members of Congress will take advantage of short recesses to go home for some political fence-mending. How- ever, they are anxious to avold absence if contro- versial matters are brought before Congress and a “gentleman's agreement” is relied upon to prevent embarrassment. What has become of the big boys of business ix i } § i § iF § i : i i hi hi g i 1 § FE — | Maybe Hitler wants to give the Germans an SpRartunity to be thankful for Turkey on Thanks. ving Day. Herbert Hoover and Wendeii Willkie both yell “Dictator” at President Roosevelt, In the 14 years Mr. Roosevelt has heid office—qs Covernor of New York and as President—de hag never called out troops. But Hoover had been President less than four years, when he called them out to fight hungry marchers, The registration of millions of young Americans was carried out last week without a hitch. In fact, public opinion in this country strongly supports the Selective Service Training Act. Even the young men who registered feel that, if they must serve in the armed forces of this Repuplic, it is necessary for them to have proper training. Acceptance of con- scription In time of peace is an indication of the distance that public opinion has travelled in this country in the past year. Down Italy way the military experts of Mus. solinl are telling us what spolls we can get If we maintain strict neutrality and do nothing to assist the British in their fight against the Axis powers. It is not an accident that the territory offered us is British, We are not supposed ic question the title of the generous givers nor their ability to deliver the goods, This nonsense is on a par with the recent absurdity emanating from Tokyo, where Bserious- minded Japanese solemnly assure us that the pact with Germany and Italy was “for” the United States, not against us, The idea is that it will persuade us to keep out of the war, where we might get hurt While the nation continues to desire peace and Lopes to maintain peace, there's no mistaking the fact that, as a nation, we are preparing to defend ourselves from an attack which is regarded as in- evitable unless Germany and Italy are defeated in Europe and Japan is checked in the Far East. Under the impact of the European War, the policy of of- ficial neutrality has entirely vanished, The United States Is frankly Interested in the successfu] de. fense of Great Britain and will take practically any step that is necessary to insure survival of the Brit. ish fleet. Isolation sentiment, which was so strong in recent years, has dwindled rapidly. In fact, the threat in the Japanese adherence to the European Axis has had a profound effect on the West Coast, which was not influenced to any great extent by the outbreak of war in Europe Dr. Gallup, who conducts the famous polls of the American Institute of Public Opinion, defends the accuracy of the present presidential poll, assert- ing that it will reflect the election outcome just as other Gallup polls have done in the past. The poli- expert reminds the public that his business depends upon the accuracy of his forecasts, He says, quite properly, that he will cease writing for the news- papers in November If he pulls a phoney, like that of the Literary Digest, in the last election, Dr. Gallup is right. Of course, his poll may be erroneous but the fact remains that his business of forecasting will be exterminated if he misses this election. Re. gardless of his inclinations, or preferences, he is more concerned with the accuracy of his predictions than anybody else in the United States Early this month a fourth group of average de- stroyers entered a Canadian port, where they were taken over by British seamen, who had just arrived from Britain. The first batch of American destroy. ers Sept. 6th are now In service overseas, Since then other over-age ships have been taken to England where they were refitted for immediate service, The assistance that the United States is rendering the British is Important and will probably become more vital as the war continues It should be remembered by Americans that the ald is being dispatched as a means of defending the United States, rather than as an act of generosity to a brave people. The first line of our defense is now located in the waters that lap the coasts of Europe, T¢ is being manned by British ships, which has isolated the axis navies, rendering them impotent so far as we are concern ed. As long as they continue to be confined in their own waters the security of our shores is guaranteed It is our business to see that the British fleet is al- ways strong enough to assure this ABOUT CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS The Centre Democrat feels sure that the young men of Centre county who loyally went to the polls last Wednesday and registered under the Selective Service law, will not endorse the sentiment express. ed by a few individuals in this and other places, For example, last week certain "conscientious objectors” to war refused to register, as required They declined to comply “in any way” with the law, leaving the impression that such an act would not be “in harmony with the will of God.’ The Selective Training and Service Act makes allowances for conscientious objectors but they are required to register. The young men referred to set themselves above all law but the expect to enjoy the protection of this government. While we are ready to admit the sincerity of some conscientious objectors we do not think that they should be exempt from registration, or that they should not be required to perform non-military acts. It is strange that those who assert the utmost, in the exercise of individual freedom, are opposed to any exertion to maintain the rights of free men. Let us assume that every American, anxious to maintain liberty, becomes so involved In his think. ing as to oppose any restraint upon his absolute freedom. It would not be long before an alien con- queror would direct his life. Conscientious objectors, who refuse to register, or to perform non-military tasks, should be prompt. ly put in prison. This will give them ample time for reflection und to realize that liberty is only the pos- session of those who are ready to uphold it. WHO TOOK THE FOOD? Lady Astor, sharp-tongued Virginian, who has played an interesting role in British political affairs, begs Americans not to fall for Hitler's propaganda about starving Europe. She points out that when Hitler entered Den- mark, the Danes had enough foog $0 last two years and that even France had full rations, except for pastries. Holland and Norway were well-off for food, If these countries lack food today, Lady Astor wants to know what became of their food and what will become of any food that is sent to them. tion of putting any pressure upon lax their blockade, They know that even if the food LH is THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. THE OrriCce CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” —— -— AO She Was Just Sew-Sew A — Sweet Bally Lou Fill McRends; She was only a dressmaker’'s daughter Six nights each week she spent on a tear, And the seventh in making amends. Dignity of the Law The story is told of old Roscoe Bean, a justice of the peace who ran |a bar and a court in bis store at Langtry, Texas, | | October 24, 1940, LOUISA’S LETTER Dear Loulsa: It is seldom, indeed, that a man | ventures into your column, but 1 have a couple of sons who are growing up to whom I'd like to give timely advice but due to circum- stances 1 am unable to approach | them on the subject of choosing the | | i i { | A passenger from a passing train ran into Bean's emporium and ! | ordered a beer. He had laid down a 10-dollar bill, but there was no ac! [ tion, He shouted and yelled. Finally Bean came up and gave him a cold bottle, He rang up the ten-spot. “You don't mean to tell me beer is ten dollars a bottle here?” » {the irate passenger. ald | type of a girl who would stand by { them through hardships and mis- fortune, # I am praying that through your column 1 will be abje to reacH them, and maybe some others who may be benefitted by the experience of a disillusioned man, It is this: T am having to stand by and see one of these sons falling in love withy o flippant woman whose conception of love is to take { all she can get but give nothing in | return; one of our so called modern “No, sir,” sald Bean, “The beer's a quarter, but you have been fined ! | 89.75 for contempt of the court I was holding in the back room when | " y 8 | how | you came in” | — Modern Nursery Rhymes Georgle, Porgle, puddin’ and pie, Kissed the girls and made them cry Halitosis ‘Mary had a little lamb" And wasn't the doctor surprised “Peter, Peter, pumpkin-eater, Had a wife and couldn't keep her” Everybody else in town did, though Kute Kiddy Krack The mother was reading fairy stories to her six-year-old boy “And so the little fairy touched the naughty girl with her magic wand | and sald to her: ‘You are a pig'—and presto chango, the bad little girl was changed instantly into a grunting pig—" | “Gee, Mom.” Interrupted the boy wand yesterday.” “Why, sonny,” asked the mother “I wish Daddy had had a magic ‘Well—-when you were at the movies, Daddy came home and sat out | in the kitchen tickling the hired girl and saying ‘You're a peach, Milly’! but she didn't change into anything at all, Mom.’ Hey Hey Time The girl and her boy friend had been sitting in the parior for a long time and her mother was getling worried “Daughter,” she called {from the top of the stairs, still there?” ! “Yes, mother.” replied the daughter. “He's periences in the harvest ficids of Nebraska. “Well, where else’ snapped the mother A Leaf From Eve's Diary ist Day a peach. And from then on I Was up and Adam 2l Day 3rd Day--1 count Adam's ribs 16 see if 4th Day—1 discovered that Adam | 5th Day-—Adam starts caving in 6th Day- 7th Day-—Adam goes hunting bear 8th Day--Adam makes a night shirt out of bear any one ever slept in their bear skin Adam ate an apple and turned half of a skin green pau “The leaves started falling, And it wasn't autumn he bas been true to me quite a cave man 0th Day—Adam catches a little deer in his bear skin 10th Day—He shoots a gnu and makes me & coat out of the fur says I, “this is the first gnu skin I've had all season” 11th Day--Mr. Elephant proposes to Miss Elephant i says, “Okay, Ella, move your trunk over to my house’ It Takes an Amateur Down In intent to kill rail, a gun, saw and rifle } The defendant's counsel exhibited as scythe blade, pitchfork, pistol, dog, razor and hoe. the other man's She accepls After being out several hours the jury gave this verdict | jury, would have given a dollar to see the fight” Slow Freight Man to Bus Driver— i Hamsport?” Bus Driver—"A little over two hours” How long does it take his bug telling me about hi “you tell him to sow his wild oats The first “is thal young man X= 1 write a song entitled “Ribber, Stay Away From My Door” UUme WEA DON Man-—~"That's poor service. This bus is slower than a lazy snail” Driver—"“Well, you can get off and walk if you don’t Man-—"No, I'll rice. I'm in no hurry.” Slightly Curious like Th The following took piace, we are told, one day recently along the | Nittany Valley road. A farmer picked up a one-armed hitch-hiker who was making his | { way to Lock Haven. The farmer began a cross-fire of prying questions, Finally the one-4 | armed stranger lost his patience, “Mister.” he said, “I'll answer one more question and no more” “All right,” replied the farmer, “how did you lose your arm?” “It was bit off.” replied the stranger They rode for a mile in silence before the farmer remarked | give a dollar and a half to know what bit it off" Her Full Duty She emerged from the ruins of her car, 100k out her vanity bag and, oblivious of the crowd, proceeded to powder her nose. The engineer and other trainmgn gathered around, and the engin | eer asked: “Why on earth didn’t you stop was clear?” I'd i Cry i od + boys may know, so {taken f understand, women whose only redeeming abil- the knowledge of knowing to wear her clothes well, be made up in the latest style, but ha no idea that love means under- standing, devotion, patience un- selfishness 1 feel 1 have every reason 10 wor- about the future happiness of my boy, because 1 fell in love the first time with just such a woman Her “drug s and “sy personality fascinated me marriage 1 realized what to this type woman hell on earth I am now married time, this time Ww king of girl against whom you s0 often ad- vise—a girl who is burdened with home responsibilities and aged par- ents. My second wile 5 an angel in disguise. Because of demand made upon her from early child- hood she has learned the (rue value of life and love, and has taught me the same _- ry shop” Alter marriage wre ol meant, a the he and false pride has ng devolion of lov I have also and women without early youth have i plantéd We real fad raed + Bll “and on the gn things th Decaluse oo U value of {for the moon it is only much “green but are practical, thereby the burden of money earning. I regret young manhood 1 was ridicule. 10 look down always had couldn Keep up wilh our crowd 10 us they were old maids, back numbers. Sinoe have jearii- what heartaches and grief our thoughtiessness caused Please, Louisa J cheese” easing spending and 50 fr boyhood 10 taught Ww ese gir stay home that nn on Ww "0 then 1 needless Lis 3 society ma) learn that it is characleristics such a3 these women possess which are the real and sound foundations of true Jove and happy homes Had I known these things when I was a young man had some one time make me see and what a world of tor- 10 fiure and remorse I would have been Arkansas a man was tried for assault and baitery with? The Btate produced as evidence the weapons used a | been Kind to me; spared, what a world of disillusion I would have missed. But through my have gotten back my in wo- men and marriage. all because of aged parents who depended upon the bounty and devotion of their } HbR wife 1 fod ‘ale { daughler “CRATEFUL” ANSWER I am very happy to publish your :detler “Orateful” and 1 wish al] of our boys could read it before they | select their life pariners Unfortunately boys of that age and girls too—will rarely take ad- vice from oider people. They al- ways think that their case is an exoepiional one. It is very hard for us parents 10 stand by and see them make the same mistakes we made and be unable to help them We can very well change the old i proverd in this way-—"experience is @ dear school, but youth will learn in no other.” Let us hope that your son has his eyes opened belore he takes the tdatal step with such a gir] as you have described. 1 can’t agree with you. however i that all giris who have been home i girls are sweet while those who {have been popular are lacking in they are denied the things they see pb! other girls enjoy while, on the other hand, some of the young women {who appear so superficial, knuckle “down to the task of making good at the crossing until you were sure! wives when put to the test. 1 think that there 5 a greater she had powdered her nose to the required tint, she tumed | chance for the development of fine ver and cried: Lawyer's Fee money, money.” Client—"But I was ths victim." Whatta Pal “youll wear yourself out kissing me so much.” “But aren't you Gus?” asked Lizzie, well ride “I'l keep and got “Sin” Claire? Lawyer—“Bosh. Anybody could get hit by a car” “What's made you call me Gus?” asked her companion. Client—"Why, it's outrageous, You are taking three-fourths of the Lawyer—"Well, my skill, legal training and experience got you the Gus and Lizzie Callahan had been sitting in the darkened room for an hour and neither sald a word. “Why, Gus,” finally chirped Lizzie, “Heck, no,” came the reply. “I'm Olaf, Gus went home an hour ago.” bed. “John,” she pleaded, “I want you, 4 give in, for after all she was dying. |" in the same car with mother?” + my promise, but it's going to spoil] en "BCAT." i i That's all, folks. Did you hear about the guy who asked for Ethyl} Hhave en “I sounded my horn before you blew your! dharacters by those peopie who have had to think of other people | insotead of concentrating on them- | selves. The majority of the great n ang women who have done 50 h for humanity are those who 4 ‘hard knocks and distinguished pes despite the disappointmend they received. You have, very fortunate in your choicg of. wife and she is fortunate t’ | been such true have, previous ®t i you would except for your unale marriage. Sincerely, + LOUISA, The rabid patriots who proclaim | that the United States can whip the | world probably do not suspect how | i the nation come to having io | the boast, i > —— " er —— Query and Answer Column PROBLEM In what game in sports does the lowest score always win? (Answer elsewhere in this department.) VY, C~What are the two highest waterfalls in the world, and where are they located? Ans. ~The highest waterfall in the world Is the Oroco, located at Monte Rosa, Italy, and which is 2400 fect. Orand Falls in Labrador and Roraima Falls in Guiana each are 2000 feet high B. H.-A Iriend of mine argues with me that there Is such things as sea serpents and mermaids; that he saw the serpenis at sea and a mer- mald In a circus show. Will you please answer if this can be true? Ans ~There are no real mermaids, All “mermaids” in shows are fakes or optical illusions, There is no such thing as a sea serpent, Prequentiy a large number of sea turtles ‘Lortolse) will swim in single file formation in the ocean. As tiey bob down ii gives the appearance of a huge, long serpent swimming along on the surface of the water if seen at a great distance, 7 what your {riend saw a hall-mile iis or a mile away up anda probaly . rg (4 at Tier tovaila .aitrapta ANI tuluil r . L~=Why Is It ths Leno Vi atiracts so many people for the of cet Ji Retliing oun af begun after cisewhere for Qivoroe can br { the Blate Only six month equireo erat: granted and in some pisces as high oftentimes Commonwealth; on the grounds ther States or and battalions? (alized companies battalions form a organ asec in at a Post CO pares ang too small to com- callie & the number on the main deck he tim " t sanfdt 34 de the time it | until i is mber corresponds to U number ul on the engine block of ap automobile bh of Egypt ks desert? About fourteen-fifteenths of Egy i densest populations in P~How mu desert. The habitable por- howeve: the world JW. P—-Can m1 supports one of t ht be damaged when struck by lght- A natal ale wn-metal air. t an all-mela] plane bark of m3 a 4 u ia ine Ww ndensation of the walter ite cloud memoranaum? The English word i Memoranda ural is memoranGuimns R44 . n min! > "a P. L~Wha! animal] ru hairs The by credited with tamed and used they are released whet he fastest deer advise me whether it is safe lo construct the frame work and roof of my house now, and finish it in the spring Ans The National Bureau of Standards savs that it is advisable to enclose the frame work of a house as soon as possivle. An open frame structure is subject to damage from wind and storm M. D.—How many criminais have been legally executed in the United States last three years? Ans The number of legal States was 141 for 1827 and 187 for been published M. N~What maid? Ans Ke vou Yu 8S. 2.1 should i in the executions of criminals in United 1838. The 1838 figures have not yet " Lai s the source of the saying, The way of a man with a t occurs in the Bible in Proverbs 30:18. The passage is as foi- (Continued on page five) gc co ———" — —— __\ Announcement! The Bellefonte Trust Company wish- es to announce that it is now prepared to finance the purchase of automobiles, both new and used, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines and ironers, at a reasonable cost to the purchaser. Please come in and consult us about our terms and conditions under which these loans will be made. Bellefonte Trust Company BELLEFONTE, PA
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