The Cedarville Herald, Volume 60, Numbers 1-26

cedarvtue w i t ) , F riday , februart 1937 THE CEDARVI LLE HERALD KARLH BULL — — EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Editorial i tiM ,; Ohio Newapapwr .U»oc.: Miami Valley Prets Assoc, Entered at the Post Office, Cedarville, Ohio, October 31,1887, m second class Quitter. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1937 REASON INSTEAD OF PREJUDICE The recent statement by Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority, on the power issue, is the finest state paper on the subject yet produced; While Dr, Morgan favors government and municipal own­ ership, if it can meet high standards of efficiency and service, and points out what he considers weaknesses in private utilities, he emphasizes what so many advocates of government electric developments conveniently forget—that it is not honest busi­ ness, qr good governmental morals, for .government to under­ mine the electric industry irrespective of the interests of the utility investor, the taxpayer, the worker for private enterprise, and consumers. He says, “It is not wise to so center attention upon utility abuses as to fail to see the great achievements of the electric power industry in America. There has been an intelligent aggressiveness in technical development and activity in the in­ tegration of the industry which has brought about a high level of convenience and service . . , I hold that wherever a high quality of industrial statesmanship exists in the industry it should be recognized and cooperated with, and thereby strengthened . . . It is no secret that graft, incompetence, bu­ reaucracy, red tape, andpatronage have been realities in American government. Unless these can be brought well under control they may devour more than does all the waste of exploitation and abuse ip the private industry , . . The assump­ tion that only political iagitation and action are necessary ,to bring about sound public ownership of power is naive, and will lead ultimately to higher costs and more restricted service.” Eleswhere in his paper Dr. Morgan warns against duplication of facilities by government, and says that if a community, under­ takes public ownership existing private properties should be taken oyer at a fair price. He adds: “In reporting on public ownership in ‘yardstick' undertakings, public statements should be fair' and representative. There should be no hidden sub­ sidies* either of money or services.” Dr. Morgan advocates a rule of reason instead of prejudice in debating and harmonizing electric power questions. As we can scan city papers from different sections of the country we find few that even credit Roosevelt with good intentions in his plan to get control of the Supreme Court, The Springfield Sun recently carried a number of interviews from prominent citizens and we were most interested in that of Mrs. John S. Heaume, State Regent o£the D. A. R„ although her views were personal. In part she said: “I cannot see how this country will benefit by the President's sug­ gestion to reorganize the Supreme Court. It is not the court that is slow in making decisions, or which -logs up legal matters, i t is our own courts , . . Besides, one must remem­ ber that one. man. cannot always, be right, and I think it would be unwise therefore to place so much power in one man—the President. To invest the President with this added power would take away the last recourse tha' the masses of the American people possess in having matters adjusted for them . . . I think too much stress is being laid on this matter of age, anyway, and surely a person of mature years and experience is more capable of judging wisely and cau­ tiously than one with little or no ex- perence, even though he be younger. The Supreme Court has always shown a most intelligent interpretation of the Constitution of the United States The reason this constitution provided for the Supreme Court was for the protection of the masses, to keep one man from having'too much power. “What should he done with the farmer even in this section that does not properly prepare his seed bed for wheat, so that a failure could almost be certain?” “Would not some farm­ ers receive more from insurance than they average over a ten year period through their present day method of farming?” *WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR ( Continued from first page) Two men in a neighboring county were discussing the proposed legisla­ tion to delay reappraisal of real estate at least until 1842, Under the old. law -1937 waB the year for such ap­ praisal which has been ordered by the 'State Tax Commission and fronr, which a protest has arise that is state-wide other than from the citie: and certain politicians. The count} auditors recently opposed the revalua tion as have county commissioner: through state organizations. BENEFITS OF PRODUCER-CONSUMER CAMPAIGNS The question has been raised as to whether the prqducer- consumer campaigns conducted by chain stores to move large quantities of agricultural products in a short time, are of real benefit to agriculture. The doubters wonder whether -the farmer gets a profitable price for the produce. It should be clearly understood in this connection that in very few cases do chains or any other merchandisers buy direct from farmers. Most foods must be processed, and the dis­ tributor purchases from the processor or handler. The price paid the farmer originally is not and cannot be fixed by the chains. ‘ * It is obvious, however, that the question of price is far from being all there is to the matter. It is the cumulative effect of the producer-consumer campaign that is a very important element of benefit to agriculture. Creation of demand has three im­ mediate results: First, the market price is probably prevented from going lower* and perhaps from completely collapsing. Second, experience shows that a more active, market naturally tends to improve wholesale prices. Third, clearing away an accumulated surplus crop improves the opportunity for an on­ coming crop to be sold at a better price. It is impossible to measure with statistical exactness the full benefits of the producer-consumer campaigns. The best evidence of their benefits is found in the attitude of producers and producer organizations that continually request producer- consumer campaigns on behalf of their groups and which, as to past campaigns, have spoken glowingly of the resultant bene­ fits. The producers know, from actual experience, that stimulation of demands—even though prices may not be as high as desired—-is of inestimable service to the future outlook for agriculture. think it is criminal for our own courts to have cases last and be re­ tarded as they are. ' More attention should be paid to speeding up these courts, as our Supreme Court has al­ ways done very well. We should not interfere with that body—let it alone as provided in the Constitution. PROMOTING TRUTH IN BUSINESS For many years the New York Stock Exchange has been tightening its rules and regulations and strengthening devices to protect the investor.. It has led a determined and successful fight for wider corporate publicity; its listing applications are made available and constitute a principal source .of detailed information respecting companies whose securities are held by the public. The effect of these high standards for listing unquestion­ ably has been to repel a great deal of business from the ex­ change. The constitution of the exchange contains a great number of regulations to promote high standards of commercial honor—-regulations adopted in the interest of the general public. The exchange has been widely misrepresented by the ignorant and the malicious. Any one troubling to actually in­ vestigate its attitude toward the ethics and practices of' con­ cerns permitted to list their securities “on its board” will dis­ cover the unremitting effort to protect the investor against shady or doubtful dealings of any and all kinds. These are matters of fact for those seeking the truth, Sins of the parents are visited upon their children unto the third and four generation, And so are their U. S. bond issues. —Exchange. 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Greenawalt, Springfield, president of the Clark County Farm Bureau—It is too radical a departure from our American ideas of Constitu­ tional-government to justify the sup­ port of the conservative citizen. No one knows where such a road leads. It seems' that there is no question but that the President’s request is act­ uated by the desire to get favorable action from the Supreme Court on New Deal-legislation. Whether the legislation is good or bad is not the ssue. The issue right now is' this: Shall this country for a matter of mere expediency nullify the function of the Supreme-Court? Is not such a procedure dangerous, and-may it not react to the detriment of the nation in years to come? The statement was made by an at­ torney that in a certain county he had made a survey and was startled to find that most of the farms sold last year in that county had been to men. who were able to finance them without loans. Only about nine per cent were covered with mortgages and these farms wefe being operated by the owners. As for the 91 per cent most of them were rented, the owners probably holding them for investment or for the security offered in face of an uncertain government bond market. Neither of these figures represented a large numbers of -farms that had been refinanced by mortgage to vari­ ous government and private institu tions. or forcythice* spiraea in full bloom, crocus and johnquils, tulips just ready to bloom forth, In the country much plowing has been completed for cot­ ton and com and here and there gardens are made. As we travel from Atlanta to Macon we cross the great peach orchard country and not thousands but several million peach trees are now in full bloom. The peach Industry has a strong rival in the pecaq and the, largest orchard in the world, 1200 acres was on the route where all the various kinds are grown, We learn that certain kinds of trees cost grow­ ers up to $7.50 each and then they must wait three or four years for a crop; On this day's trip we left our course to visit “Stone Mountain,” located 16 miles east of Atlanta.- It is the largest solid block of granite known in the world"and is what might be termed the eighth wonder of the world. .So much .can -be said of it, we leave that to another time. You can ride most of the day going from north to south across Georgia. With a sultry rain falling, ferns high as your head and palms almost two-4 story, lawns perfect and roses in bloom.-We lay down the pen at Val- dosa, Ga,, near the Florida line only to pick up the menu which says; oysters, fish, home-grown mustard greens, strawberries and whipped cream. If we ever get into this town again our first item will be “mustard greens” with the above line up. —The Editor. It was agreed between both gentle men that this was not the year for revaluation because 'the market was abnormal. I t was argued that the true valuation- of a farm for taxation should be from, an income basis. As one of the parties ,in the discussion was in the building material business he had the view that more property would be improved if there was no revaluation the next few years. Own­ ers that keep their farms well improv­ ed are penalized by high tax valua tions, was his view. If delinquent taxes were collected there would be no need of additional funds. As we see it the State Tax Commission should be abolished and the county made the unit for all real estate taxes and all tax rates to he fixed by local authorities, subject to approval by the electors. B. L. Suver, Pike township, presi­ dent of the Clark County Local Milk Producers Association —Although a Democrat, I must go on record as op­ posed to the move of President Roose­ velt in seeking power to.appoint six new judges to the Supreme Court. Our Supreme Court is too firmly es­ tablished as an institution in our poli­ tical system to allow it to come under fhe control of either our'Congress or our president. Such a move as the President proposes would establish a dangerous precedent and our Supreme Court would become a political foot­ ball subservient to liberal or reaction­ ary presidents alike. Those on relief in Ohio are* hot making the most of their opportunity in this state, if we take a t face value what has happened in Nevada. A Democratic newspaper publisher in­ forms us during a chat when he ex­ pressed himself as much concerned over the turn of events with his ad­ ministration; his opposition to “monkey-business” with the Supreme Court and the policy of “taking from those who have for the have nots.” This more or less disgusted publisher made the open declaration that sixty five per cent of the members of the legislature in his state were on relief a t the time of their election, This might be a blessing in disguise with the relief load reduced that much. .It must hot be overlooked that when HOLC first got into action so many congressmen and senators applied for government' financial aid to get low interest rates on their debts, that thousands -of property owners had to vvait-until- new -legislation—could—be enacted. Back in twenty-nine when the de pression, as we call it arrived, we were told there was an over supply of credit and a burden of debt almost everywhere. Then came the cry that we must provide relief for those who had speculated by investing in real estates and bonds a t exhorbitant values. Credit was checked and so was business fo r the latter was really ’sick. Now we have what is known as con­ trolled prosperity, You are told to purchase any and everything a t what­ ever the cost,.cash or credit. Some days ago we inquired of a county recorder as to business in his office. The reply was “Not much doing, only filing mortgages,” Debt in 1929 brought on the depression but in 1937 it is prosperity. You will probably have to read this with colored glasses to see through it. Final proof that farmers have not Teached the highest financial stand­ ards is contained in the report by Miss Barbara Van Heulcn, Washington, D. C., farm credit administration, who says one land bank found divorces caused 25 per cent of its mortgage foreclosures. Farm income does not stretch far enough to cover taxes, interest* and alimony. Subscribe for THE HERALD M c M il l a n fu n e r a l hom e CEDAR1 OHIO Phone 7 A former calls our attention to the New Deal proposal to provide crop in­ surance.’ This insurance fund of course be built up a t the expense of ail wheat sold, Our. farmer friend says we do not have wheat crop fail­ ures more than one in any five years. In other words farmers in the North Central States are much surer Of a crop than western farmers that* arc ih the dust bowl or the Northwest where crops have failed fopr out1of any five year d. It is his view as he expresses it that farmers in this country would have deductions from the price of wheat to pay for crop losses in other sections of the country. He suggests a crop insurance based on location. For instance the North Centra) states or winter wheat grow­ ers in one group and spring wheat producers in another. A question has been put to us that we pass on: I ■ '* | Want man can depend on to work | among farmers in this locality. | Men make $80 a month at start. Address Box 2834, care of this paper. Name . . . . Address . . . I THOUGHT YOUWgRg AFUBV EATER I'^LLIiwV/LI Dver-indulgonce in food, drink, hr. tobacco frequently brings on ** . _ ........ n an over-aoMI condition in the sto­ mach, gas on stomach, headache. s°«r stomach, eoMs, and muscular pains. To get rid of the discomfort and correct the add condition, take ALKA »SELTZER Alha-heUser contains Sodium Aos- tyl-Sallcjrlat* (an analgesic) In com­ bination With vegetable and mineral alkatlsers, Your draggM m B s Afta-Saltee by D m drib* and by D m f itfcsgi* . CONSIGN YOUR LIVESTOCK FOR SALE TO THE SPRINGFIELD LIVE STOCK SALES CO. Ave. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Hal* 99*1 * SALE EVERY MONDAY SOME OBSERVATIONS Some persons may think that “News Is News” but you will wear out a sheet of paper hunting for news from the north except when the mercury hits zero. That keeps the boys and girls in Florida. We are told that the recent flood on the Ohio developed many a southern hotel. The sensation'came Friday when the Atlanta Constitution and other south­ ern daily papers took issue against the “monkey business” with the Supreme Court. Savannah Bar- As­ sociation voted 49 to 15 against the Roosevelt plan and you can bet a dollar that not a member o'f the Bar in that city even has a Republican cousin; Sen. Norris is quoted in the press as opposing while Babson says some of these days a gang of_in­ dustrialists will go to the White House—sit down in the Presidents office, and have their meals brought in until they get. what they want, if they do they will have to sit on John Lewis’ lap or nurse SiB. Perkins. Public Sale Having sold my place I will sell at public sale one- half mile south of Cedarville on the Jamestown pike QR Saturday , February 20, 1937 We met a very refined lady of the “Sixties” in a hotel lobby one evening. She had learned of the Ohio delegation for she once visited in Dayton. She was delighted to meet any one from Ohio. Having had experienced some years ago, there was one thing we learned, you always stand a better chance among Btrangers by agreeing with their views. All of a sudden the good lady, with a religious paper in her hand, said: “What you all up in Ohio think of our President?” There was but one answer, “He’s a wonder­ ful executive,” having eight fingers and two thumbs crossed. Now it was our turn with the ice broken. “With­ out doubt his two greatest achieve ments have been returning liquor and his plan to chloroform .the nine old men on the Supreme Court.” This was the curtain raiser for behind the lady sat her rheumatic husband with crutch In one hand and cane in the other. "Pa” broke in with the state­ ment that if the Republicans ever elect a president they will kick out Roosevelt’s court and put in one of their own. “Pa” continued to talk, after “Ma” says, “I think he (Roose­ velt) is a great man other than spirit­ ually. “But, Ma, did not Franklin go to church before the .inauguration, then hold up his hand to God and swear to support the constitution; and ' before h ? was done with his speech he had torn the’ constitution to hell and back 7 Two whacks with the cane and Ma says, “It's time to re­ tire." While on the side trip to “Stone Mountain” there was a gang of seventy-five men, ail dressed alike, regulation uniform and each with a shovel. The suits all had broad black stripes that run around, At the rear stood two guards with Winchester rifles half drawn. The prisoners were young men, not a one looked more than 30 or 35 years of age. They were engaged in road building. On the return a similar gang was found on another road, Georgia takes the federal funds and uses prison labor to build roads. Roosevelt has a dif­ ferent law or rule for states north and south. Prisoners are-too good to work in Ohio and they live as guests of the tax payers. Down south no labor union tolls a state just what to do. Do not use ih Ohio clover or alfalfa seed from any foreign country except Canada. Use Canadian seed if stocks from northern states cannot be ob­ tained, For Sale-W recking building and used lumber' and frame. Come quick, R. Wolford. At 1 :30 P. M. the following property; 1 work horse, gray gelding, wt, 1400 lbs. 13 open wool ewes', bred to Shropshire buck, 25 shocks of ear corn, also some seed corn. 1 one-horse wagon with side-boards. 1 new steel corn sheller. 1 potato plow; 1 sled; 8 steel chicken coops, • 1 set single harness; set extension ladders; single ladder, 2 step-ladders, lawn mower, cook stove, kerosene barrel, and cans. 1 log chain, forks, hoes and small farm implenients,“ chairs, rugs, bed kitchen utensils and other furniture. Terms of Sale—CASH H. A . TURNBULL W. L. MARSHALL, Auctioneer HUGH TURNBULL, Clerk ANNOUNCING A llis Chalmers Farm Equipment We have been appointed dealer in this territory for the complete agriculture line of the Allis-Chalmers Com­ pany. .This includes the two and three plow All-Crop Tractors with the breaking and land conditioning acces­ sories and the All-Crop Harvester. ’ If you have in mind changing over to the modern farm power or replacing present equipment it will pay you to look over the Allis line. For convenience in the Cedarville territory* arrangement have been made to dis­ play the line in the ware room of the Cedarville Grain Company. L. R. JACOBS Yellow Springs, R, R. 1 New Management BETTER SERVICE TO PATRONS OF THE Ohio Independent Oil Co< U. S. TIRES We Fix "Flats’—Quick Service U. S. L. b a t t e r y Rental and Recharging Service Auto Accessories of All Kinds We Specialize In Lubrication Service ' Robert “Bob” Huffman Phone 68 Cedarville, Ohio Mr. and Mrs tateed a small dinner on Frid* Mrs. Robt. 1 vitations to ab Friday afternoc Mr. and Mrs. resets « t dinnei Zsck and Mr. J ton. Mr. Ralph k Murdock entert appointed Vale Thursday eveni for ten guests. Rev. S. M. I of Newark cal friends in Ced Rev. Ingmire i the M. E. Chun c sale oi n pike on , 193 Mr. R. O. i Xenia National slowly recoverin tion which he U: hospital more t . 7! ek. i. Mr. ' Harold Davidson of Ce- Kentucky, spern former’s uncle, and his sister l Dr. and Mrs. former Cedarvi the birth of a a t the Miami V: Wednesday, Feb ps. ers; sin| e, kerose mplemen rniture. Mr. and Mrs seryed -their fif versaxy- Wedne: tertained a t th and daughter-ir Wayne Rohler o’1 JLl Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Wilbu invitations to a sing, in honor o. Martindale, who "near "Springfield" iBULL, CIt .Miss Lillian was-the week-ei Marshall. Mis: student of Ced: now teaching in schools. JMMMM m Mrs; Homer Teddy, of Youi ed to their hoi- visit with Reite Mr., and Mrs. W srs e i t t . The manager the Cedarville ( ed ,* dinner at in Columbus wb of Fort,.Wayne some 150 dealer Ohio. territory timers Co iw All-Ci oning acc the mod: it will ( Members of. and their husba entertained at Mrs. Joe Gano c 10th. The prog o f a Roll Call t< about Lincoln. tence in made to < rville Gr Mr.andMrs. 1 burg* Kentucky, the homo of M Bradfnte. Mr. in the mission 1 Mrs. Hey is a si )Bi CO tent TP * vs OR THURSI Febr BURGES ‘ M 1Co Maxwell And* “WIN SA' Fe) ice a m s y k e l M minutes < RY “Kelly ice also Matinee ds SUNDJ Feb r V , t ‘e i IRENE DUF. ME "ftieodoi IMftB rville, Ohii Nows .... * ■ * i