The Cedarville Herald, Volume 56, Numbers 27-51

OEDARVIM-F Ilt'IJAJ,!), FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 THE CEDARVI LLE HERALD KARLH HULL — — — EDITOR AND PUBLISHER 1UUT1KU Na-Jcnsl K-Jltcrlal A ieoc .; Ohio Navas'aper Asaor.; Miami Volley Prea.3 Assoc, Entered at the Post Office, Cedarville, Ohio, October 31, 1887, as second class matter. _ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 INFLATION HOLDING BUSINESS BACK There can be no denial that constant aggitation from cer­ tain sources for currency inflation is not only depressing markets o f all kinds but holding back business. Investing good money with the prospect of printing press money for what ever return might be expected is more than the average sound think­ ing business man will approve. It is to be regretted that inflation has taken so prominent place in settling or even trying to solve our present day prob­ lems, Two dollars of cheap money will only equal one dollar as we have it today and no doubt will be as hard to get. At present the demand for currency inflation comes from various southern and western farmers who advocate that such a move would not only relieve the farm situation but would hasten the return of prosperity. A group of Iowa farmers have urged President Roosevelt to demand the resignation of Secre­ tary of Agriculture Wallace, who comes from that state. The Secretary plainly, told a delegation of farmers that such a step at this time is dangerous and his position angered the delega­ tion who now insist on his resignation. We do not have to go west or south for currency inflation as many in this county, and probably all over Ohio, as well as other states, are inclined to believe such a thing would bring prosperity. Inflation would increase prices of all commodities, the natural tendency of cheap money. Taking the farmer for instance, he might get more, for his crops, but he would be paid in cheap money. Everything he must purchase will cost him more, even to taxes, in probably many more ways than at pre­ sent. He might when balancing up for the year not be as well off financially as at present. If salaries and wages did not increase in comparison with the prices on commodities then farm.products would glut the markets for the want of buyers. With wages on the increase the laborer would be compelled to pay double for his neces­ sities and would have no more, at the end of the month than now. Inflation would be a direct stab at professional men on salaries that.are fixed, amounting in the end to a reduction of present salaries to about fifty per cent. There is a vast difference between inflation in commodities and currency. We had one form of inflation in control of wheat. Another brand in government purchase of pigs to stim-, ulate or create a bolstered market for hogs. Processing taxes on all kinds of cotton goods and wheat products is also inflation. The country has never had’ any experience with that kind of inflation and it remains to be seen what it will accomplish. The country more than once in years past has tried currency in­ flation and it. failed. Germany and France not so long ago failed by inflating their money. • - . The following editorial from the Dayton News, Democratic, owned by former Governor James M. Cox, is' worthy, o f con­ sideration at this time: . “ Secretary Wallace conies from the farmer west where inflation is no horrid word. He represents a debt-ridden agriculture, and inflation is supposed to be a boon to debtors. The secretary must be credited, accordingly, with an act of courage when he tells his farmer constituents that inflation is not the saving grace they have been supposing it to be.’ “There is, of course, inflation and inflation. The ad­ ministration of which Secretary Wallace is an agent is com­ mitted to such a management of credit and industry as will result in a higher level of prices. A level some 40 per cent above the present level, returning the country to the price . levels of eight years ago, is commonly regarded as desirable. But this is hot inflation in the meaning of the present active inflationists. These mean inflation by printing money. That way no comfort lies. Thither lurks ruin for all. “What would a; money inflation which produced an abrupt doubling of prices accomplish? It might help in­ debted farmers out of debt. It would at the same time cut wages and all fixed incomes in two, casting the industrial population into ,a pit of misery from which no good could come. Then, once such inflation starts, it seldom stops till all value is "one from money and the nation reels bodily into the chasm of jitter prostration. Not even people look­ ing for an easier way to pay their debtd could hope for this. “ Secretary Wallace has spoken wisely. A gradual, careful elevation of the general wage and price level is de- . sirable. Even that is a ticklish operation, to be managed 0 with the' greatest care. Who starts Such inflation as Senator Thomas of Oklahoma seems to have in mind would more safely and wisely set torch to a town.” , A NEW FARM PROGRAM A new program designed to relieve cotton farmers of the South has been laid before President Roosevelt and the De- ..partment of Agriculture by a group of farm leaders and mem­ bers of Congress. It calls for suspension of the processing tax on cotton; redaction of the 1934 crop to 9,000,000 bales, im­ mediate inflation of the currency to raise the prices of farm products, and a policy of governmental price-fixing if these measures should fail to produce the desired results. Apparent­ ly this group has lost faith in the present efforts of the Agri­ cultural Adjustment Administration to give the farmer relief. Only a few months ago farm leaders were meeting in Washington to assist Secretary Wallace in shaping the agricul­ tural adjustment act. Men who have spent their entire lives in practical farming were in the group. In included represent­ atives of the cotton, wheat, hog, corn and dairying industries. These leaders discussed the farm problem at length and finally agreed upon the general plans that were enacted into law by Congress. In a radio address last March Secretary Wallace described the origin of the agricultural adjustment measure as follows: The farm leaders kept their pledge to stay in session until they could agree upon a plan to affect this year's crops*, we have drafted a bill to implement their plan; the President has sent it to the Capitol, and now the question of farm relief is in the broad lap of Congress. The fact that a group of farm leaders claiming to represent 10 Southern States is now in Washington demanding suspension of the processing taxes and a new approach to the agricultural problem raises an old question: Who is the farmer's spokes­ man? Is it possible that the leaders who were so enthusiastic over the so-called domestic allotment plan a few months ago are now sponsoring a counter-movement? Has the South lost all hope of relief through the A. A. A. so soon? Or is Wash­ ington merely hearing belated complaints from leaders that were not represented in the council which approved the pro­ cessing tax plan? It is reported that some farmers are disappointed at the results of the processing taxes. Apparently they did not realize that they would help to pay these levies through the purchase of clothing, flour, etc. . . Since the processing taxes have been levied the farmer' has learned a great deal that’ he did not know before. He wanted higher prices for wheat, cotton, hogs and corn and not for the manufactured products which he must buy. Parity, meaning restoration of the balance between agriculture and industry prevailing before the war, has been his ideal. Some farmer leaders are beginning to fear that this objective can not be at­ tained through processing taxes and destruction of crops. Hence, they turn to a new remedy that is widely acclaimed as the salvation of agriculture. But if the farmer’s dollar is inflated, the manufac urcr's dollar will be inflated also. What, theft, becomes of parity? If farmers were trained in recognizing will o' the wisps when they first go fluttering by they might be spared many disap­ pointments.'-Washington, I). C„ Post. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I choo l Lesson (By REV. P. B. E1TZWATER, t>. D„ M «n- ber of Faculty. Moody Blbla (natltuta o f Chicago.) 0,1833. Wiataro Nawapapar Ualoa, Lesson fo r October 1 SAUL IN TARSUS LESSON T e x t —Acta ?L3?; 28:3, *T. 28; 28:4-7; Phil. 8:8-8, GOLDEN TEXT—Study to show thy- aelf approved unto God. a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, right­ ly dividing the word of truth, II Tim­ othy 2:15. PHIMARY TOPIC—A School Boy. JUNIOR TOPIC—A School Boy of Tarsus INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP­ IC.—Preparation for Life Work. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP­ IC—Training Christian Leaders. I. Saul's Birth (Acts 21:39). He was born at Tarsus, the cnpltal of Cilicia. Tarsus was a gateway be tween the east and west, therefore n great commercial center. It was a self-governing city, making citizenship therein honorable. It was also one of the great educational centers of the Roman empire. In the providence of God the great apostle to the Gentiles was born in the city where he would encounter men of every class and na (Ion. II. Saul's Education (Acts 22:3). 1. In the home (Phil. 3:5 ). His parents were pious people and doubt less carefully cultured him according to Jewish standards. He was brought up as a strict Pharisee. 2. In college at Jerusalem (Acts 22:3). About the age of thirteen, i s was the custom, he became a child of the law. It was doubtless at this age that he went to Jerusalem and entered upon his course of study under Ga­ maliel, one of the most eminent tench- 'era of Israel. H is. course of study here, doubtless, was largely restricted to the Holy Scriptures. In this school he was. prepared for the great work of a Christian theologian. Included in his education was: a. Patriotism. He proudly affirmed “I am a Jew." He was brought up to love his nation. He was a nationalist of the true type. b. A love for the Bible. To him the Scriptures were the very Word of God, the final word of authority. c. Zeal for God. The word “zeal­ ous” literally means “to boll." d. He was conscientious. His su­ preme aim was' to have a conscience void of offense. Because of the blight of sin conscience needs to be disci­ plined by the Word of God. 3. A trade at Tarsus. Perhaps aft­ er his college' course at Jerusalem he returned to Tarsus and learned tent making. Thus In-later life be was able to support himself while preach­ ing the gospel. One rabbi said “He - that teacheth not his son a trade doeth the same as if he had taught him to steal.” III. Saul’s Citizenship (Acts 22:27, 28). In the providence of God, the apostle to the Gentiles was a free-born Roman citizen. He was loyal to blB country, while at the same time strictly religi­ ous. Right relationship to God sancti­ fies loyalty to one’s country. IV. Saul's - Defense' Before Agrippa (Acts 28:1-27). < He expressed his delight that he now could speak and tell his case to. one who could follow Ids line of argument, but doubtless, he was more delighted in that he could witness to hjm of the Saviour. 1. His manner of life (vv. 4-12). He had been In accord with the most rigid sect of the Jews. Therefore, he possessed the common Jewish hope of a coming Deliverer, i 2. His supernatural conversion (vv. 13-15), It was through the personal appearance of Jesus Christ to him on the way to Damascus. 3. Commissioned by Jesus Christ and sent to the Gentiles (vv. 16-18). 4. His consecration (vv, 19-23). Upon receipt of his commission.,he In­ stantly .obeyed. 5. His appeal to Agrippa (vv. 25-'■ 27). He was anxious to have Agrippa act on the knowledge that he had. V. Saul’s -Ground of Confldsnca (Phil. 3:4-6). , He had everything a true Jew glor­ ied in. 1. Circumcised the eighth day (v. 5), 2. Of the Stock of Israel (v, 5). 3. Of the tribe of Benjamin (v. 5); Benjamin had always rcmtdned loyal to the national customs. 4. A Hebrew of the Hebrews (v, 5). He was of Hebrew parentage, not a proselyte. 5. Touching the law, a Pharisee (v.5). The Phnrlsees were a sect among the Jews most zealous for the rights and ceremonies of Judaism. 6. Concerning zeal, persecuting the church (v, 0). He proved his zeal by the positive effort to stamp out that which was threatening Judulsm. 7. Touching the righteousness which Is in the law, blameless (v. 6). A suit }ias been filed in the Ohio Supreme Court in an attempt to block A vote oh the county home rule move­ ment that will permit the metro­ politan cities * to , gobble up whole counties for political purposes and I also force city taxes on what little1 rural territory is left in those j counties. If the Supreme Court per- j mits the proposition going on the ballot it will be up to the voters to have their say at the polls. The home rule amendment has attractive features, one which will be stressed at thiB time as an economy measure. Economy does not usually figure Strongly in the political makeup and is only used to catch voters, The idea is more to centralise county government that would make It mslut7 for politicians to keep control anil thus put-counties more under the dl rection of state bureaus and conimls sions, A vote for this home rule plan is. but putting - local government farther away from the average citizen. We are haying, too much centralized government at this time which has deprived individual citizens of having a direct part in local affairs. Big news of the week. Governor White says he now favors the ten mill limitation to, give relief to real estate. Probably the thousands of names on petitions for this measure had something to do with changing the Governor’s mind after having fought every move in the legislature to make this relief actual. It was his attitude that forced property owners to take steps for the initiative that electors 'could vote on it this fall. Following what has taken place ■n the recent session of the legislature it might be said the Governor’s an­ nouncement will not even add much prestage in behalf of the ten mill limitation. It is going to carry by a large vote regardless of what the Governor does or does not do. Governor White has a. grudge at the newspapers and this week let his feelings get-the best of him when he began, to survey the wreckage left by his legislature wheh his stool pigeons by high handed methods declared the legislature adjourned to save their faces. Even a record vote was denied and the session broke up in a general fight with all manner of threats a- gainst the leaders.( Gov. White refers to the newspapers which gave ac­ counts of the disgraceful affair as “Journalism SkunTkery” and he will go on the air to tell the people the truth as he sees It'through'-A political pair of specks. The Governor,should have a look in the “crystal glass” to read what his political, future in Ohio is to be. A week ago; he needed millions for schools- by added taxes, now he says the schools ir e not, sq ;bad off financially and can get along. ’ The Supreme Court has given the last decision that wilt likely be neces­ sary to make sure o f the highway road patrol system and the transfer of the automobile license, bureau to the highway department. Reports are that sixty men will be named at once and be placed in training immediately. Then comes the rich picking in the purchase of automobiles and motor­ cycles for the political appointees, The estimated cott o f the highway patrol the first year is $175,000. Ac­ cording to a prominent Democratic politician within a year the force will be increased and probably reach 600. To cover the cost motorists will, be called upon to pay increased gaso­ line taxes or higher-license tag fees. The highway department has adopt­ ed its own NRA-—No Republicans Allowed, ment permits this the whole program is doomed to defeat, With industrial leaders contesting for control in their respective lines, labor through unions must be reckoned with. Some in­ dustries are purposely trying to force union labor scale of wages on smaller concerns knowing they will be forced out of business. In some respects labor leaders are showing more con­ cern over small business than those who head big business. ! and factory workers in large in­ dustrial centers are enjoying higher wages and shorter working hours. No The NRA will face another test in just how far commodity prices can be increased to meet the approval of consumers. There is also the factor of price fixing which will permit re­ tail outlets profit enough to continue taking into consideration large chain organizations against the independent retailer. As far as the present NRA plan provide only a small percent of the population has been taken into consideration. The white collar class 'provision has been made to provide ‘ increased wages for farm labor or what we ordinarily term common labor. In as much as the greatest purchasing power of the country is outside of the urban centers those in charge of the NRA may have a program that will be hard to enforce to bring the desired results. One or two classes in this country cannot prosper at the expense o f the others and insure success for the NRA or any other program, It has been brought to light more once that small business in this coun­ try has stood by its employees dur­ ing the depression while larger con­ cerns have closed plants and thrown thousands of men and women onto charity. Yet if the government per­ mits larger concerns to dominate tbeir respective fields as is not attempted, small firms will be forced out o f business. On the enforcement of the NRA will determine its success or failure. Say what you will the Civilian Con­ servation Corps is doing good work and at the same time giving thou­ sands o f young men employment, •thus enabling them to provide finan­ cial aid to parents, as required by the government. The young men are well fed and seem contented with their eight hour work in the woods *in the mountains. They are cutting 'roads and building telephone lines {from one lookout to another that will aid in keeping down forest fires. Half destroyed timber on the mountain is a distressing sight, following a forest fire. Lot Subscribe for The Herald Several years ago the state capital at Charleston, West Virginia, burn­ ed and a new biulding was erected that is said to rival most, of the capital structures in the country, It! will accomodate as many offices as both the old and new Ohio buildings. The new office building at Columbus on the banks of the Scioto cost near­ ly seven million dollars while the West Virginia capitol cost about half that sqm, Ohio is generous, the architect alone drawing around $300,- 000 as |his fee to say nothing of the profits politicians took in holding op­ tions on the site that was sold to the state. Pas* Through Fir# Christians are like vases, they must pass through the fire ere they can sldne. And often the very furnace and the flame, which they call destruc­ tion, are only burning in the graces which are to be tlielr everlasting beauty and glory. Joy Out of Sorrow There are joys which can come to ns only through sorrow. There are re- Vealihgs Of divine truth which we can ■get only -when earth’s lights have gone out. . . . Rev- Robert Stewart and family and Mr. Clifford McIntyre of Sparta, til visited here this week with Mr, W. H, Gieswell, Mrs. Stewart's father. $2.00 will start you out for fire am theft, wind storm and hail, aud then a little over a penny per day will carry 100 per cent protection on your car. Let us take the chance. Motor­ ists Mutual Insurance Co, G, H, Hartman, Local Representative. Subscribe lor the Herald. The NRA regardless of its one pur­ pose, to defeat the depression, is to face the real test yet. When Con­ gress passed the National Recovery Act •at the request of President Roosevelt it was never intended that it should be used whereby the “big fish in the industrial world would eat all the little fish.” The average cit­ izen believes th? plan’ should be given I a test regardless of. changes that are j boufid tb come hi the Business world. ; It is a plan to force up prices of all j commodities as well as wages and at the same time eliminate certain trade practices that were detrimental to the country. The struggle is now on in Washing-' ton where scores of industrial leaders I are working day and night to form­ ulate codes to meet the requirements j under the NRA. Most of the in- ■ dustries face the same issue, the larger concerns trying to crush their smaller competitors. If the govern- W e e k - - E n d S p e c i a l s BROWN’S DRUG STORE SCHOOL SPECIALS Friday and Saturday Only 300 Page, Yellow Tablet - - - 200 Page Composition Book - - Wax Crayons, 16 in Box - - 30c Grove’sBromo Quinine - - 50c Vapure—Inhalent for Relieving Head Colds - - - - 5c 5c 5c 19c 39c Brown’s—Drugs YOU’LL HAVE TO HURRY To Take Advantage of These Drastic Reductions • i Saturday is the Last Day * .f ’V • .CWfrA. —. t ymim »'**«**'' r/ Cappel-Built 59-50 69*50 Think of Buying Three-Piece, Guaran­ teed, Velour Suites at Such a Low Price Trade In Your Old Furniture Your final opportunity to trade in your Old Furniture on one o f these fine 3-piece Cappel-bufit Living Room ' Suites. Have our appraiser call TODAY 60 DAYS SAME AS CASH J /Z4r130 E HiOH 57 Springfield, Ohio ALWAYS t r y CAPPEL’S FIRST Phone 3 Mrs. r- been sjii • of her aijd Mi • Late w is in a t as the ii last Sat: Mr. S. undenvc,. Ian II omj . turn to ii, Ilis condi Mrs. ii visiting; daughter, Pittsburg day. Mr. Kol in South ■ as Scout there. M in Scout \ 300 I1 Fridi Mr. V. ] Florence T are visitin Mrs. O. P Mrs. Cl: to membei her home was assist Mrs. John . Mr. and Miami, I>'li last week A. E. 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