February 10, 1949 (6 pages)

ASO Ah RIE ah 8: PB tk SI Skeid acc ralmeriraghie mare: * wes matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under “that all peoples can sell each other the products of ' he United States, in tobacco, cotton, wheat and other $05 Broad Street, Nevada City—-Telephone 36 A legal newspaper, 2s defined by statute HARLEY M. LEETE,. JR., Owner and Publisher Member California Newspaper Publishers Association @Wublished every Thursday at Nevada City, California, and entered -Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. : SUBSCRIPTION RATES ‘@ne year (in advance) : Mumma month. (i, SUVENOe) 28. ee Boa Ve UE SEN Saget Fa chu soe e $3.00 30 cents THE FARMER’S STAKE Calling attention to negotiations which will begin ‘an April, President Truman has suggested that the ‘United States co-operate with other nations in order ‘their agriculture, labor and industry. This, he thinks, will be a sure foundation for economic peace. Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan, writing a House Committee which is beginning public hearings on the question of extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements, calls attention to the fact that the farmers of this country “normally produce many x<ommodities in greater quantities than are required for use in the United States” and adds that any acceptable farm program must be associated with keeping open the channels of international trade so that our agricultural products can be sold abroad. ‘The American farmer,” declares Secretary Branman, “must not have his products excluded from foreign markets by excessive tariffs and other barriers, or be discriminated against through preference and: other special deals between foreign. governments.” The observations of the Secretary of Agriculture mre pertinent and particularly interesting to the farmeers of Nevada County. The agricultural production of products, far exceeds the consumption in this country. The excess must be sold in foreign countries or it will creat huge surpluses to depress prices in this country. Consequently, any program that enlarges the scope of world trade will help to maintain markets for our surplus agricultural products TRUMAN SPENDS, CONGRESS TAXES President Truman, in his recent appeals to Congress for a developing program, is in the honeymoon period, proposing many things that will benefit indi~widuals and, naturally, practically every proposal meets with the enthusiastic approval of those who expect to receive the benefits A little bit later, the White House will come to the necessity of securing the funds to pay for the program outlined. This task will be presented to Congress and the Congressmen will have to find sources of wevenue, which mean, in the long run, increased taxation. This part of the program will not be so popular. In brief, the President promises and it will be up to Congress to pay the bill. In the long run, the process will enhance the popularity of the President and dearact from the popularity of the tax-levying Congressmen. In other words, the President plays the role of Santa Claus to the eager beneficiaries and Congress will be in the role of collector of bills. It is a system that cannot lose for the President and can hardly win for Congress. _ $5,000 A YEAR: FOR JUDGES Federal judges, who received a pay increase in 1946, would receive a flat $5,000 increase under the terms of a bill now being considered in Washington. The argument is that “fixed salaries’’ have been . <diminishing over a long period of years, so far as’ purchasing power is concerned and that consequently, the jurists are entitled-to additional compensation. While we think there is merit in the suggestion, “the question arises whether the pay increase, once ‘granted, can be subsequently eliminated. Certainly, the »proposed $20,000 a year is not too much more than *the $10,000 a year that the judges received some years ago. At the same time, if there is a widespread recession and prices go down, the increase will represent a considerable amount. The question arises because judges on the Federal bo Goro Diecee’s Trauw Charles Scott Haley Our first port of call was Cartagena, and . can still remember what a thrill it was to see the old walls of the fortified town, which was for two centuries the stronghold of Spanish power for the whole northern coast of South America. Here, also, itwas that Sir Henry Morgan with his buccaneers attempted to surprise the city, and failed, with terrific loss of life. The old thick walls, with their frowning masonry, still stand, but would be reduced to powder in a few minutes by modern artillery and bombs. On the way to Santa Marta, where our boat was taking on a full cargo of bananas, we stopped at Puerto Colombia, which at that time was the port for Barranquilla, near the mouth of the -Magdalena River. It was at that time impossible to maintain a channel straight through to the sea down the ‘muddy delta, and all-freight had to be trans-shipped from the railhead at Puerto Colombia to the steamers which came down the river to the docks at Barranquilla. Here we disembarked for our journey up the river. Arrived at Barranquilla, we were soon comfortably installed at the Pension Inglesa while waiting to make arrangements for our trip up river. Barranquilla at that time was a bustling little port, chiefly concerned with the shipment of hides and cattle and coffee from the interior, and the transit of goods from the United States, Germany and England to the Interior. The Magdalena River acted as the main highway for the whole country. During the dry season, it way a very treacherous highway, slow of passage on. account, of the tortuous course and the numerous sandbars which shifted overnight and confounded the native pilots. The regular freight boats traveled up to Honda, below the rapids of the upper river, in from two to three weeks. The passenger boats usually made it in about ten days. Now, of course, all passenger travel is done by plane, and the trip takes only a few hours. (To be continued) son. It was a repeat performance bench hold tenure by life and, upon retirement, con“tinue ‘to draw their annual ‘salaries until death. If the additional $5,000 a year is to become permanently a wart of the salary of judges, it might be wiser for Congress to accomplish the present purpose by providing the judges with a $5,000 expense account, which, if conditions change in subsequent years, could be eliminated. ‘Nevada County leading soprano roles, Mrs. L. M. Talbot in the title act of the pageant and Mrs. Katherine Celio with a chorus of twenty voices in one of the artistic features. Mrs. MARCH OF DIMES PROGRAM A SUCCESS GRASS VALLEY: Elmer StevMarch of Dimes in Stockton First Baptist Church. The choir appeared earlier in the season in the . Stockton First Methodist Church. COMMENT ON SPORTS By ED SIMS In Washington, on cold winter nights, Florida and California Congressemen talk about the big one that got away. It’s like the discussion between Iowa and Indiana corn growers—tall in more ways than one. But the fish stories came to a climax the other night, with a galaxy of monstrous tales from one Florida lawmaker —and he took the prize home. Some of. the feats he described in the wondrous Gulf so astounded his Isteners they would have been tempted to doubt his veracity had it not been a thing of proven characteristics. The most dazzling of all was an epic tale about sword fishing from a small outboard motor boat. It was on a rather cold November day (85 degrees), and the Florida legislator was snoozing in the bow of the boat (just as he does at his desk here), when suddenly there swished something nearby that awoke the man, instantly. It was the likes of which they had never seen, but the Congressman reacted courageously to the challenge. The three men had-only two or three old rusty swords at this stage of the day’s fishing, and they had brought therm from home. They could not explain their poor luck in not catching fish and swords. “Put plenty of shrimp on. my hook,’ the Congressman yelled, ‘‘and I’ll-catch'that hombre swishing around out there.’ (The Congressman always was good at giving directions.) The wake of water: which was left by the fish was almost enough tc overturn the boat, but that did not daze the fisherman. Out he east his shrimp-baited hook and stood there. And then it came. The sea monster grabbed the Congressman’s hook and off the fishermen went. The Congressman believes the course of the boat at. first was south by southwest, but one ‘of the others clings to the theory that the direction changed: thereto only after the boat had passed the eastern reaches of the West Indies. Anyhow, the speed with which the monster carried them literally tore off their clothes (and Just Wonderin’ I Wonder at the critic’s art-— To me it seems potential; For critics often glance askance At things inconsequential; So when I write a limping line, Or rhyme with indecision, 4 feel that someone’s viewing me With deadly cold derision. I Wonder if criticism should be regarded as a fine art. If it is, we should give it correct classification and accord it all due respect. The critic is seldom well beloved and this is not right if he is merely plying a noble art for the benefit of his fellow humans. Did you ever wish to be a critic—did your wishing ever take this form? -. I want to be a critic and with the critics stand, A good sharp tongue at my command, a hammer in my hand. It is easy to be a critic; basic necessities are a keen eye and a sharp tongué; but there are other requisites and these may be of far greater importance. The critic should know the subject upon which he casts his discriminating eye, then, or so it seems io me, he must first of all, evaluate good qualities before concentrating upon bad ones. It is easy to become an amateur critic; for instance, one might assume a ‘look of extreme wisdom when‘ standing before a painting and say; “Oh dear me, what an awful daub! Everything is wrong with this picture; chiaroscuro badly balanced, color perspective poorly handled, middle distance too obscure and the foreground: cluttered with too much unnecessary detail.’ That might make a great impression upon the unitiated, but is it all constructive? One might ask, ‘Is there nothing to commend in the painting. If there is not, why waste time in evaluating a worthless thing? Years ago, I took a little. poem of my-own, to a notable critic of prose and verse. After reading. it, he then said, ‘This is a very lovely bit of verse, but t a oo. it needs another stanza to round it out—then the ‘ fourth line might be improved. Write another stanza and rewrite that line, over and over if necessary, or until you are entirely satisfied with it.’ I. have often wondered if this method of criticism is not in reality, » ens, county % chairman. reports all functions. of WEED sid ieee na : ihe ease alae! fo aad the true one. ‘$ the fund drive met with success. GRASS VAL & mprove. handsome without his clothes. . ° The card party organized by Mr. ment in the education of farmers The lawmaker remembers losChildren are all too often discouraged by the and Mrs. Leo McGrath and Mrs. for weed control will be consid-. ing much of -his hair in a sharp careless criticism of their elders; the unsympathetic Ethel Buck netted $1,180. The an-; ered at the State Fair Ground 0M} turn near the Cap Verde Islands oles . : ; nual dance, chairmanned by Jos-. February 17th, County Farm Ad-. (he says he had a nice head of words of criticism which leave BO incentive for further eph Kochever, netted $350. visor William Brooks is expected] hair before that). Around and work. Far better to find something of value in a child’s Matt DePauli, Jr., reports direct. to be ome of several delegates; Gown to the Azores and Bermuda . . ~ : . : se mail and organization donation} from Nevada County. and back to the stretch of water creative task and then, with all kindliness and patience, returns are still coming in. City, aus between Cuba and Key West the point out to him the errors, whether great or smell. chairmen Adele Sturdevant, Ne! PERS boat was flung—most of the time : Base i, (ae : c . Ge ae Gums pate. . Mike" Bernice Glamo, > dcnaty [asmiplotely “aut oe tua water Let him work out him own salvation. After all, it sie Caldwell, Grass Valley, and. treasurer and tax collector, start-. Jronically, the party was thrust #8 Not what we cram into a child’s mind that matters Walter Barrett, Truckee. will con-. ed on a week’s vacation last Sat-. shore in the exact spot where'so much, it is what we draw out of an immature mind tinue to make collections until} urday. they had departed, indicating, the shat te wtowienl 3 February 15th. : slay gene ia eae he Congressman says, that the monat 1s of vital importance. : -— ee BEnEO Sereh eWeek s Visit Wl). ater mige't Bave a complete lack . Yes, I think that criticism is a fine art and in CAROL CHOIR her : brother, Carl Swenden and) o¢ propriety. But alas, the other L ald au 4 : GRASS VALLEY: The Grass. family, in Oakland .Miss Margaret] two fishermen were lost on. the, Whatever field it is employed, it should be used conValley Carol Choir Sunday night} Swendsen arrived Saturday eve-. venture, and only the Congressstructively for the advancement of appreciation and gave its last concert of the sea!nming on’a visit to her family. man remains alive to tell the ype ; + of standards i. L of SSS Sa Sakiras Meee story. And because of the absence ME PIOVGIIEH of standards Dy whic any wor Oo his resignation and advised Uncle . Adam Lucas, George Lord, Pat of his two alleged cOmpanions, he art 1S judged good or bad. Sam to close the office. o Gainor, Wm. George, John Hamtells it for all of them—about *y: z FA : a ; ” ee Eien, Wm. Autry, Wm. Eddy,] every other week. Let the critic lead, never drive; let him inspire ~ Harvey Evens and Henry M. . Richard Noel, John Heintzen and It leaves them dazed. But then the artist to make his own corrections in order that Calkins of Nevada City were. James Kitts. things are tough all over. those who come undex his influence may ‘‘Paint the fighting in the First California % : % thi 1 er the Cod £ thi h ee Regiment at Manila. NUGGET WANT ADS Invite your friends to visit. @!Ng as he sees it for the \sod of things as they are. = --A ee FOR RESULTS Nevada County. Adeline Merriam Conner. The Nevada City postoffice, located in Rector Brothers build: ing, was to be enlarged and supHERE'S LINDA ae a plied with an electric cancelling! . s ~ ia m 4 machine. Y'SEE, OLIVE — POLIO IS A BLASTID, IS SAVING I! HERE YOU ARE, NO,MAMAFRITZ UND JW SUCH LIDOLE ae anes LOW-DOWN SWAB WHAT'S GOTTA Be MONEY . S MISTER -THIS LITTLE] . , ME DION'T BuY A ') ANCHELS! DOT LICKED, AN' MY SMART, BUT PIGGY DON'T:WANT BEAN-SHOOTER UND VILE MAKE DER 75 YEARS AGO RIGHT YOU BAG O'DIMES . S SAVING LIVES )( TO GOTO MARKET <4 . VE DIDN'T BUY A CAPTAIN VERY The Poundmasters of Nevada ARE, POPEYE /{ GONNA HELP LAND 1S LOTS AN' HE DON'T WANT . . VATER-PISTOL. HOPPY => UND oie wake heed ein Ase. IT'S EVERYBODY'S J] THE KNOCK-OUT SMARTER! TO STAY AT HOME. . VE GIFFED OUR LOTS UFF ity were being c se <4 ff pit : ‘ FIGHT AN’ EVERY’ WALLOP HE WANTS TO JOIN “4 . MONEY TO DER ODDER PEOPLE lect of duty. One gentleman comDIME PACKS = . THE MARCH OF DIMES MARCH UF DIMES ! Too! ‘ plained that he was greatly anA PUNCH!! iO si AN FIGHT = noyed at night by unruly ¢ows and I'M LINDA BROWN, (yT). MARCHS, INFANTILE Ge cattle that ran at large iia the THE 1949 me > . . OF DIMER. PARALYSIS. x city, that no gate or fénce would eS Oh keep them out of an enclosure, AN' GUESS WHAT/ Fe bh & VE GOT A WONDERFUL ie Hae th br SURPRISE FOR YOU/ or The grand jury for the Fe ruYOURE GOING To MEET ary term of the county court inSOME ‘SPECIALLY cluded B. Calvin, L. Charannat, NICE FRIENDS OF MINE Thos. Curtis, C. J. Fox, A. C, MonAN' T KNOW YOULL roe, James Glasson, John Rodda, LOve ‘eM AS MUCH J. @. Abbott, M. W. Church, John AS I 00! Phillips, John Cashin, Robert Brydan, Chas. Ferrand, John Eden, . FHEIR DIMES JOIN : Rat Co TR Ray awe Bete oe ct YER, WiMPy— *# ZA NOBLE GESTURE, A Fae a Lille Creer. : a 4) a eet OF Buyin LZ SweE'PEA! T1007 YY To PRESENT You WITH THIS AWARD FoR LW = oo 88 eee Me ene We ICE ae 2 Ne ZZ SHALL Lp ZA Uff ‘. HAVING COLLECTED Bi THOUGAND DIMES ~ ‘TIME'S A-WASTIN', GIVE TO THE MARCH OF DIMES Eset aoe fone i Ba A one y LOWEEZY~ T AIMS THe SOONG THe FOHT AGAINST Y-_ MONETARY , TO GIT THAR FUSTEST INFANTILE PARALYSIS WILL BE 1, EQUIVALENT OF MY wr WIT' TH’ MOSTEST Long Ago Floy-Margaret Reynolds Cy £ : 20 YEARS AGO 'pr. Robert Verner purchased fihe offices of the late Dr. C. L. ~Muller on Groad Street in Nevada “City and was planning to remodel the rear portion into a surgery woom for emergency operations. RR. E. Harris, Nevada City druggist, purchased the residence preperty of the “fete C. H. Mallen on upper Nevada Street. ae ee The stages of the Strand Theatre in Grass Valley and the Nevada "Theatre in Nevada City were being converted into a flower garden for the presentation of the “Community Pageant ‘‘A Night in Dreamland” with a local cast of wver 300 talented adults and chilren. The production under the the direction of Jay Wellington of Hollywood, was to present Mrs. _ Ruth W. Rector in one of the Charles Elliott was to appear as a soloist with a chorus of Japanese maidens. Mrs, Rita Beloud and Mrs. Rosetta Johns were the accompanists. e h& The Elks of Nevada City gave Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reynolds a charivari. Exalted Ruler Tom Richards presented the recentweds with a handsome bridge lamp in behalf of the Nevada City lodge. e h 50 YEARS AGO Fostmaster Carr of Nevada City was notified by the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General that the postoffice situated at the Central House on the Washington . ~ Road had been discontinued and Mr. Carr was instructed to take possession of all the belongings of the office. The office was es-~tablished in 1895 when mining was lively in that section. Chris Galbraith, the postmaster, sent in NEXT HAMBURGER HONEST, HASH =I CAN HARDLY WAIT <S TO GIVE MY MONEY TO-THE MARCH OF 3 DIMES —'CAUSE THEN I CAN START SAVING SOME MORE FOR THEM— AN' PRETTY SOON THERE JUST WON'T PARALYSIS OF COURSE IT'S MAGIC! BUT IT'S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE MAGIC THESE =I TO WORK FIGHTING INFANTILE PARALYSIS! , THE MARCH OF DIMES AN' FIGHT 2 INFANTILE PARALYSIS! WY clorvosicy, ZERO! Ir suRE MAKES Ja . ea GLAD Irie Snes Me GONNA DO SUCH A BIG Jos govz IN FIGHTING INFANTILE 24 : PARALYSIS / HONEST, FOLKS, YOU'LL BE HAPPIER = AN'SO WILL LOTS OF OTHERS-IF YOU JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES bs <P rye i EA ae Re A

ASO Ah RIE ah 8: PB tk SI Skeid acc ralmeriraghie mare: * wes matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under “that all peoples can sell each other the products of ' he United States, in tobacco, cotton, wheat and other $05 Broad Street, Nevada City—-Telephone 36 A legal newspaper, 2s defined by statute HARLEY M. LEETE,. JR., Owner and Publisher Member California Newspaper Publishers Association @Wublished every Thursday at Nevada City, California, and entered -Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. : SUBSCRIPTION RATES ‘@ne year (in advance) : Mumma month. (i, SUVENOe) 28. ee Boa Ve UE SEN Saget Fa chu soe e $3.00 30 cents THE FARMER’S STAKE Calling attention to negotiations which will begin ‘an April, President Truman has suggested that the ‘United States co-operate with other nations in order ‘their agriculture, labor and industry. This, he thinks, will be a sure foundation for economic peace. Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan, writing a House Committee which is beginning public hearings on the question of extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements, calls attention to the fact that the farmers of this country “normally produce many x<ommodities in greater quantities than are required for use in the United States” and adds that any acceptable farm program must be associated with keeping open the channels of international trade so that our agricultural products can be sold abroad. ‘The American farmer,” declares Secretary Branman, “must not have his products excluded from foreign markets by excessive tariffs and other barriers, or be discriminated against through preference and: other special deals between foreign. governments.” The observations of the Secretary of Agriculture mre pertinent and particularly interesting to the farmeers of Nevada County. The agricultural production of products, far exceeds the consumption in this country. The excess must be sold in foreign countries or it will creat huge surpluses to depress prices in this country. Consequently, any program that enlarges the scope of world trade will help to maintain markets for our surplus agricultural products TRUMAN SPENDS, CONGRESS TAXES President Truman, in his recent appeals to Congress for a developing program, is in the honeymoon period, proposing many things that will benefit indi~widuals and, naturally, practically every proposal meets with the enthusiastic approval of those who expect to receive the benefits A little bit later, the White House will come to the necessity of securing the funds to pay for the program outlined. This task will be presented to Congress and the Congressmen will have to find sources of wevenue, which mean, in the long run, increased taxation. This part of the program will not be so popular. In brief, the President promises and it will be up to Congress to pay the bill. In the long run, the process will enhance the popularity of the President and dearact from the popularity of the tax-levying Congressmen. In other words, the President plays the role of Santa Claus to the eager beneficiaries and Congress will be in the role of collector of bills. It is a system that cannot lose for the President and can hardly win for Congress. _ $5,000 A YEAR: FOR JUDGES Federal judges, who received a pay increase in 1946, would receive a flat $5,000 increase under the terms of a bill now being considered in Washington. The argument is that “fixed salaries’’ have been . <diminishing over a long period of years, so far as’ purchasing power is concerned and that consequently, the jurists are entitled-to additional compensation. While we think there is merit in the suggestion, “the question arises whether the pay increase, once ‘granted, can be subsequently eliminated. Certainly, the »proposed $20,000 a year is not too much more than *the $10,000 a year that the judges received some years ago. At the same time, if there is a widespread recession and prices go down, the increase will represent a considerable amount. The question arises because judges on the Federal bo Goro Diecee’s Trauw Charles Scott Haley Our first port of call was Cartagena, and . can still remember what a thrill it was to see the old walls of the fortified town, which was for two centuries the stronghold of Spanish power for the whole northern coast of South America. Here, also, itwas that Sir Henry Morgan with his buccaneers attempted to surprise the city, and failed, with terrific loss of life. The old thick walls, with their frowning masonry, still stand, but would be reduced to powder in a few minutes by modern artillery and bombs. On the way to Santa Marta, where our boat was taking on a full cargo of bananas, we stopped at Puerto Colombia, which at that time was the port for Barranquilla, near the mouth of the -Magdalena River. It was at that time impossible to maintain a channel straight through to the sea down the ‘muddy delta, and all-freight had to be trans-shipped from the railhead at Puerto Colombia to the steamers which came down the river to the docks at Barranquilla. Here we disembarked for our journey up the river. Arrived at Barranquilla, we were soon comfortably installed at the Pension Inglesa while waiting to make arrangements for our trip up river. Barranquilla at that time was a bustling little port, chiefly concerned with the shipment of hides and cattle and coffee from the interior, and the transit of goods from the United States, Germany and England to the Interior. The Magdalena River acted as the main highway for the whole country. During the dry season, it way a very treacherous highway, slow of passage on. account, of the tortuous course and the numerous sandbars which shifted overnight and confounded the native pilots. The regular freight boats traveled up to Honda, below the rapids of the upper river, in from two to three weeks. The passenger boats usually made it in about ten days. Now, of course, all passenger travel is done by plane, and the trip takes only a few hours. (To be continued) son. It was a repeat performance bench hold tenure by life and, upon retirement, con“tinue ‘to draw their annual ‘salaries until death. If the additional $5,000 a year is to become permanently a wart of the salary of judges, it might be wiser for Congress to accomplish the present purpose by providing the judges with a $5,000 expense account, which, if conditions change in subsequent years, could be eliminated. ‘Nevada County leading soprano roles, Mrs. L. M. Talbot in the title act of the pageant and Mrs. Katherine Celio with a chorus of twenty voices in one of the artistic features. Mrs. MARCH OF DIMES PROGRAM A SUCCESS GRASS VALLEY: Elmer StevMarch of Dimes in Stockton First Baptist Church. The choir appeared earlier in the season in the . Stockton First Methodist Church. COMMENT ON SPORTS By ED SIMS In Washington, on cold winter nights, Florida and California Congressemen talk about the big one that got away. It’s like the discussion between Iowa and Indiana corn growers—tall in more ways than one. But the fish stories came to a climax the other night, with a galaxy of monstrous tales from one Florida lawmaker —and he took the prize home. Some of. the feats he described in the wondrous Gulf so astounded his Isteners they would have been tempted to doubt his veracity had it not been a thing of proven characteristics. The most dazzling of all was an epic tale about sword fishing from a small outboard motor boat. It was on a rather cold November day (85 degrees), and the Florida legislator was snoozing in the bow of the boat (just as he does at his desk here), when suddenly there swished something nearby that awoke the man, instantly. It was the likes of which they had never seen, but the Congressman reacted courageously to the challenge. The three men had-only two or three old rusty swords at this stage of the day’s fishing, and they had brought therm from home. They could not explain their poor luck in not catching fish and swords. “Put plenty of shrimp on. my hook,’ the Congressman yelled, ‘‘and I’ll-catch'that hombre swishing around out there.’ (The Congressman always was good at giving directions.) The wake of water: which was left by the fish was almost enough tc overturn the boat, but that did not daze the fisherman. Out he east his shrimp-baited hook and stood there. And then it came. The sea monster grabbed the Congressman’s hook and off the fishermen went. The Congressman believes the course of the boat at. first was south by southwest, but one ‘of the others clings to the theory that the direction changed: thereto only after the boat had passed the eastern reaches of the West Indies. Anyhow, the speed with which the monster carried them literally tore off their clothes (and Just Wonderin’ I Wonder at the critic’s art-— To me it seems potential; For critics often glance askance At things inconsequential;

So when I write a limping line, Or rhyme with indecision, 4 feel that someone’s viewing me With deadly cold derision. I Wonder if criticism should be regarded as a fine art. If it is, we should give it correct classification and accord it all due respect. The critic is seldom well beloved and this is not right if he is merely plying a noble art for the benefit of his fellow humans. Did you ever wish to be a critic—did your wishing ever take this form? -. I want to be a critic and with the critics stand, A good sharp tongue at my command, a hammer in my hand. It is easy to be a critic; basic necessities are a keen eye and a sharp tongué; but there are other requisites and these may be of far greater importance. The critic should know the subject upon which he casts his discriminating eye, then, or so it seems io me, he must first of all, evaluate good qualities before concentrating upon bad ones. It is easy to become an amateur critic; for instance, one might assume a ‘look of extreme wisdom when‘ standing before a painting and say; “Oh dear me, what an awful daub! Everything is wrong with this picture; chiaroscuro badly balanced, color perspective poorly handled, middle distance too obscure and the foreground: cluttered with too much unnecessary detail.’ That might make a great impression upon the unitiated, but is it all constructive? One might ask, ‘Is there nothing to commend in the painting. If there is not, why waste time in evaluating a worthless thing? Years ago, I took a little. poem of my-own, to a notable critic of prose and verse. After reading. it, he then said, ‘This is a very lovely bit of verse, but t a oo. it needs another stanza to round it out—then the ‘ fourth line might be improved. Write another stanza and rewrite that line, over and over if necessary, or until you are entirely satisfied with it.’ I. have often wondered if this method of criticism is not in reality, » ens, county % chairman. reports all functions. of WEED sid ieee na : ihe ease alae! fo aad the true one. ‘$ the fund drive met with success. GRASS VAL & mprove. handsome without his clothes. . ° The card party organized by Mr. ment in the education of farmers The lawmaker remembers losChildren are all too often discouraged by the and Mrs. Leo McGrath and Mrs. for weed control will be consid-. ing much of -his hair in a sharp careless criticism of their elders; the unsympathetic Ethel Buck netted $1,180. The an-; ered at the State Fair Ground 0M} turn near the Cap Verde Islands oles . : ; nual dance, chairmanned by Jos-. February 17th, County Farm Ad-. (he says he had a nice head of words of criticism which leave BO incentive for further eph Kochever, netted $350. visor William Brooks is expected] hair before that). Around and work. Far better to find something of value in a child’s Matt DePauli, Jr., reports direct. to be ome of several delegates; Gown to the Azores and Bermuda . . ~ : . : se mail and organization donation} from Nevada County. and back to the stretch of water creative task and then, with all kindliness and patience, returns are still coming in. City, aus between Cuba and Key West the point out to him the errors, whether great or smell. chairmen Adele Sturdevant, Ne! PERS boat was flung—most of the time : Base i, (ae : c . Ge ae Gums pate. . Mike" Bernice Glamo, > dcnaty [asmiplotely “aut oe tua water Let him work out him own salvation. After all, it sie Caldwell, Grass Valley, and. treasurer and tax collector, start-. Jronically, the party was thrust #8 Not what we cram into a child’s mind that matters Walter Barrett, Truckee. will con-. ed on a week’s vacation last Sat-. shore in the exact spot where'so much, it is what we draw out of an immature mind tinue to make collections until} urday. they had departed, indicating, the shat te wtowienl 3 February 15th. : slay gene ia eae he Congressman says, that the monat 1s of vital importance. : -— ee BEnEO Sereh eWeek s Visit Wl). ater mige't Bave a complete lack . Yes, I think that criticism is a fine art and in CAROL CHOIR her : brother, Carl Swenden and) o¢ propriety. But alas, the other L ald au 4 : GRASS VALLEY: The Grass. family, in Oakland .Miss Margaret] two fishermen were lost on. the, Whatever field it is employed, it should be used conValley Carol Choir Sunday night} Swendsen arrived Saturday eve-. venture, and only the Congressstructively for the advancement of appreciation and gave its last concert of the sea!nming on’a visit to her family. man remains alive to tell the ype ; + of standards i. L of SSS Sa Sakiras Meee story. And because of the absence ME PIOVGIIEH of standards Dy whic any wor Oo his resignation and advised Uncle . Adam Lucas, George Lord, Pat of his two alleged cOmpanions, he art 1S judged good or bad. Sam to close the office. o Gainor, Wm. George, John Hamtells it for all of them—about *y: z FA : a ; ” ee Eien, Wm. Autry, Wm. Eddy,] every other week. Let the critic lead, never drive; let him inspire ~ Harvey Evens and Henry M. . Richard Noel, John Heintzen and It leaves them dazed. But then the artist to make his own corrections in order that Calkins of Nevada City were. James Kitts. things are tough all over. those who come undex his influence may ‘‘Paint the fighting in the First California % : % thi 1 er the Cod £ thi h ee Regiment at Manila. NUGGET WANT ADS Invite your friends to visit. @!Ng as he sees it for the \sod of things as they are. = --A ee FOR RESULTS Nevada County. Adeline Merriam Conner. The Nevada City postoffice, located in Rector Brothers build: ing, was to be enlarged and supHERE'S LINDA ae a plied with an electric cancelling! . s ~ ia m 4 machine. Y'SEE, OLIVE — POLIO IS A BLASTID, IS SAVING I! HERE YOU ARE, NO,MAMAFRITZ UND JW SUCH LIDOLE ae anes LOW-DOWN SWAB WHAT'S GOTTA Be MONEY . S MISTER -THIS LITTLE] . , ME DION'T BuY A ') ANCHELS! DOT LICKED, AN' MY SMART, BUT PIGGY DON'T:WANT BEAN-SHOOTER UND VILE MAKE DER 75 YEARS AGO RIGHT YOU BAG O'DIMES . S SAVING LIVES )( TO GOTO MARKET <4 . VE DIDN'T BUY A CAPTAIN VERY The Poundmasters of Nevada ARE, POPEYE /{ GONNA HELP LAND 1S LOTS AN' HE DON'T WANT . . VATER-PISTOL.. HOPPY => UND oie wake heed ein Ase. IT'S EVERYBODY'S J] THE KNOCK-OUT SMARTER! TO STAY AT HOME. . VE GIFFED OUR LOTS UFF ity were being c se <4 ff pit : ‘ FIGHT AN’ EVERY’ WALLOP HE WANTS TO JOIN “4 . MONEY TO DER ODDER PEOPLE lect of duty. One gentleman comDIME PACKS = . THE MARCH OF DIMES MARCH UF DIMES ! Too! ‘ plained that he was greatly anA PUNCH!! iO si AN FIGHT = noyed at night by unruly ¢ows and I'M LINDA BROWN, (yT). MARCHS, INFANTILE Ge cattle that ran at large iia the THE 1949 me > . . OF DIMER. PARALYSIS. x city, that no gate or fénce would eS Oh keep them out of an enclosure, AN' GUESS WHAT/ Fe bh & VE GOT A WONDERFUL ie Hae th br SURPRISE FOR YOU/ or The grand jury for the Fe ruYOURE GOING To MEET ary term of the county court inSOME ‘SPECIALLY cluded B. Calvin, L. Charannat, NICE FRIENDS OF MINE Thos. Curtis, C. J. Fox, A. C, MonAN' T KNOW YOULL roe, James Glasson, John Rodda, LOve ‘eM AS MUCH J. @. Abbott, M. W. Church, John AS I 00! Phillips, John Cashin, Robert Brydan, Chas. Ferrand, John Eden, . FHEIR DIMES JOIN : Rat Co TR Ray awe Bete oe ct YER, WiMPy— *# ZA NOBLE GESTURE, A Fae a Lille Creer. : a 4) a eet OF Buyin LZ SweE'PEA! T1007 YY To PRESENT You WITH THIS AWARD FoR LW = oo 88 eee Me ene We ICE ae 2 Ne ZZ SHALL Lp ZA Uff ‘. HAVING COLLECTED Bi THOUGAND DIMES ~ ‘TIME'S A-WASTIN', GIVE TO THE MARCH OF DIMES Eset aoe fone i Ba A one y LOWEEZY~ T AIMS THe SOONG THe FOHT AGAINST Y-_ MONETARY , TO GIT THAR FUSTEST INFANTILE PARALYSIS WILL BE 1, EQUIVALENT OF MY wr WIT' TH’ MOSTEST Long Ago Floy-Margaret Reynolds Cy £ : 20 YEARS AGO 'pr. Robert Verner purchased fihe offices of the late Dr. C. L. ~Muller on Groad Street in Nevada “City and was planning to remodel the rear portion into a surgery woom for emergency operations. RR. E. Harris, Nevada City druggist, purchased the residence preperty of the “fete C. H. Mallen on upper Nevada Street. ae ee The stages of the Strand Theatre in Grass Valley and the Nevada "Theatre in Nevada City were being converted into a flower garden for the presentation of the “Community Pageant ‘‘A Night in Dreamland” with a local cast of wver 300 talented adults and chilren. The production under the the direction of Jay Wellington of Hollywood, was to present Mrs. _ Ruth W. Rector in one of the Charles Elliott was to appear as a soloist with a chorus of Japanese maidens. Mrs, Rita Beloud and Mrs. Rosetta Johns were the accompanists. e h& The Elks of Nevada City gave Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reynolds a charivari. Exalted Ruler Tom Richards presented the recentweds with a handsome bridge lamp in behalf of the Nevada City lodge. e h 50 YEARS AGO Fostmaster Carr of Nevada City was notified by the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General that the postoffice situated at the Central House on the Washington . ~ Road had been discontinued and Mr. Carr was instructed to take possession of all the belongings of the office. The office was es-~tablished in 1895 when mining was lively in that section. Chris Galbraith, the postmaster, sent in NEXT HAMBURGER HONEST, HASH =I CAN HARDLY WAIT <S TO GIVE MY MONEY TO-THE MARCH OF 3 DIMES —'CAUSE THEN I CAN START SAVING SOME MORE FOR THEM— AN' PRETTY SOON THERE JUST WON'T PARALYSIS OF COURSE IT'S MAGIC! BUT IT'S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE MAGIC THESE =I TO WORK FIGHTING INFANTILE PARALYSIS! , THE MARCH OF DIMES AN' FIGHT 2 INFANTILE PARALYSIS! WY clorvosicy, ZERO! Ir suRE MAKES Ja . ea GLAD Irie Snes Me GONNA DO SUCH A BIG Jos govz IN FIGHTING INFANTILE 24 : PARALYSIS / HONEST, FOLKS, YOU'LL BE HAPPIER = AN'SO WILL LOTS OF OTHERS-IF YOU JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES bs <P rye i EA ae Re A