September 8, 1939 (6 pages)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1939. NEVADA CITY NUGGE1 “SWING MIKADO” COMES SEPT. 19 TO SACRAMENTO ‘The “Swing Mikado,” famous swing version of the classical Gilbert and Sullivan ‘‘Mikado” wil] appear in Sacramento at the Memorial Auditorium September 19 under WareHazelton management. The last of hundreds of stage productions sponsored by the government, there is irony in the fact that “Swing Mikado” has proved to ‘be one of the nation’s musical hits. It has packed houses in New York an?’ Chicago through long runs, and bit recently completed its fourth week before enthusiastic audiences in San Francisco. What happened was that private enterprise saw ‘the show’s possibilities, took it over, and placed the allNegro company; which numbers more Johnson Choir and “Green Pastures”’ \ fame. These two showmen worked the cast into the best musical com. Lange and Jester Hairston of Hall ‘ ed at ° 0 ee hwy LV 2 a {9 « sate see a peep Z. UY se we fe de eit edy traditions of the D’Oyly Carte and the Savoyards. The result was 2 fast paced and colorful piece of rhythemic entertainment that has jammed auditoriums and given even the jitterbugs a new kind of thrill. _ Swinging the musical comedy of the nineties into the modern modes of syncopation and dance routine has . of course resvlted in many startling transformations. of the original. Also the Jocale of the play has been shifted from Japan to the South Seas, resulting in changes of sets and costumes. Kimonas, for instance, have been discarded for sarongs, and the cherry blossoms give -place to swaying palms. But all in all, the “Swing” is felt to keep the whimsical humor" of the original pretty intact even though the chorus puts a new emthavis cn the down beat. Tickets are now available at Ye Music Shoppe, 1014 10th Streei, Sacramento, for either purchase cr than 100, in the hands of Gordon reservation. OUT OF YOUR PAY ENVELOPE. with a regular home. of your income ing plans. Boulder Street A Home of YOUR OWN The sensible terms of the F HA home ownership on a convenient, pay-bythe-month basis. ments, about the same as rent payments, . make it possible for the responsible family We will be glad to explain this “pay out ” plan of owning a home. Come in and let’s discuss your home-buildCOMPANY Phone 500 The sorcery of science holds midair in General Electric’s ‘Hi support of any kind — a little Patsy to the load and you see the above result. The “‘magic’”’ bowl] is but one of scores of modern miracles demonstrated in the exhibit. pretty Patsy Sheldon suspended in ouse of Magic,” at: the Golden Gate International Exposition. The bow! floats in the air without visible of the magic of photography added $0 THURSDAY WOULD CUT OFF SACRAMENTO. Sept. 7.—The ofé ‘icial argument against Proposition No. 1, the Ham and Eggs Amendment which will appear in the voter's pamvhlet to he mailed to every elector in Ca’ifornia by Secretary of State Frank ©. Jordan, was filed toda’. (Carrying the signatures of Mrs. J. K. Lytle, president of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers, U. S. Webb, former Attorney General of California, and J. R. Files, Los Angeles attorney, the statement cites President Roosevelt’s denunciation of the Ham and Eggs scheme as ‘‘fantastic,’’ diction that it would ‘bring disappointment.”’ It also urges voters to ‘oad the amendment. Full] text of the argument against the 30-Thursday plan follows: Plan put Equal monthly installincome to build or’ buy a NEVADA COUNTY LUMBER OFFICIAL ARGUMENT AGAINST 30-THURSDAY son warns of the ‘disaprointment will bring. Before disregarding these warnings, by all. means —read the amendment. The plan confers upon the self. nominated administrator powers unthinkable in ‘a democracy. He dom-. inates the new bank, in which ll: state and local government song Nevada City, Calif. must be deposited. He is not responBut is the right man taking the “13 Steps” to the gallows? Was it the condemned man who killed Agnes Herrick, wife of his friend? Murderer To Be Hanged! sible to governor or legislature. He, is free from ‘injunction, writ of . mandate or other legal or equitable process’’ of the courts. This single individual is clothed! with power now held only by the . legislature and the people themsel-j. ves, to propose constitutional amendments and call elections. For six months he is not subject to recall. The people could not take back the authority conferred upon him. During this period so much damage could be done to our institutions, our jobs and our economic security that California could become a_ bankrupt state.~ Taxes could be paid with new and unstamped ‘‘warrants.’’ These ‘‘warrants’? must circulate as money to serve their purpose. A retailer cannot ‘possibly accept them at _ face value, for he must pay cash for his RELIEF FOR AGED and Governor. Olson’s pre-. President Roosevelt declared the' ; ‘plan to be “fantastic.\Governor Ol.) underwrite the program so that the f _,: Smallest communities may subscribe sured the “warrants’’ could;be passed on, If you would not accept or stamp the “warrant’’ neither would any one. Without value as money they would be issued and accumulate as bales of ‘worthless paper. ART EXHIBITIONS. AVAILABLE TO SMALL TOWNS Two years ago the San Francisco Museum of Art, with the aid of the Carnegie Corroration, offered to extend its services consisting of a ser73.97 -venlatiog= cxhibitions to alt -aommi«unities in Northern California ;and as far south as Fresno. Libraries, schools, ¢elubs and other agencies in 43 centers from Redding to Fresno sponsored the series, giving their communities a 12 week art season. At the end of the first year the total attendance for the 43 centers was over 100,000. The second year was equally successful. Other museums throughout the United States watched the progress of this service with keen interest; several have now begun similar proaM Re a thoaty nies vaetang Gold Country — BY HARLEY M. LEETE, JR. aa Profusely Mlustrated by CLIFFORD L. WARNER Lola Montez Home, Grass Valley Portrayed In It Are Descriptions of NEVADA CITY, GRASS VALLEY, DUTCH FLAT, WASHINGTON, NORTH BLOOMFIELD, NORTH SAN JUAN, FRENCH CORRAL, ROUGH AND READY, YOU BET AND RED DOG. . The first year the Carnegie CorPoration underwrote expenses. The pos ou¢ year an attempt was made to j have “ees more nearly cover expen. ses. This year the Museum itself will to the series—at the original fee of $10 for five exhibitions and $3 for express charges. : The Museum sincerely believes that this program is the most democratic and effective step yet taken by a museum to make the best 2f art available to all the people who take pscasvtre in it in the surroundings of their own clubrooms, schools! and libraries. It gives to the smallest schools illustration in their study of art rivaled only by the. best universities; it gives study groups and public in general a refreshing interest of the greatest pleasure heretofore possible only to residents in. the largest cities. In fact, this program offers. unlimited possibilities for enjoyment and study. This series of exhibits will be ready for circulation this fall. Old Solaro Hotel, North San Juan he held it to maturity. No holder would buy stamps at all unless asInevitably the senior citizens -—ON SALE— In San Francisco at Paul Elder’s, John Howell’s, David Magee’s and John Newbegins Book Shops. ; @You will be held breathless by this startling, fast-moving story of metropolitan newspaper life—with a brain-twisting plot, a violent love story, a breathless murder trial, all set against : the realistic background of the press room. But we want you to know Mercury Books, merchandise. Valuable only for the payment of taxes and sums due state and local governments these ‘“warrants’’ would be bought and sold at a discount, for that purpose. Poured into public treasuries there would be no real money with which to provide relief for the needy, funds for schools, highways, fire and police we'll send you this one—‘‘Thirteen Steps” by Whitman Chambers—practically free. We'll supply the book if you'll pay 10c for postage and handling. Out of more than 100 have less than 5,000 left—and they’re going Hurry and send a dime for a complete copy of this intensely interesting book of more than 90,000 words. (Sorry—only one to a cusfast. tomer. ) Here’s my dime. Send me a copy of the Mercury Book “Thirteen Steps” by Whitman Chambers, ~ Name protection or salaries of public employees. Publicly owned utilities, having no choice but to accept “warrants”, could neither operate nor pay their indebtedness. Public ownership would fail with government. e “Warrants”? would flood the state, ,000 copies printed we soar. Thien more, ‘‘warrants’” would be issued, prices would rise higher —a vicious circle without limitation. The fallacy of the plan becomes by the state’s treasury or taxing power, not redeemable until one year af-. ¢ ter date and bearing stamps costing $1.04 in real money for each $1.00 “warrant.’’ The its value as would be necessary if aganda. but. stark governmental suicide. ifornia. prices measured in ‘‘warrants’’ would employment. lief expenditures and wreck our schools. ‘ apparent when the character of the} fering, “warrant’’ is considered. It is a Vote NO. “warrant” in name only, not backed Signed by. Teachersy Webb, Former original holder. General of Catitorae }would not buy stamps in excess of] J, Ray F s Angeles Attor-. _ hey at Law. would be without any pension, the needy without relief, the public employees without salary, the worker without wage, government without funds. The plan provides for a $20,000,000 bond issue, a new 3 per cent gross income tax and gives the administrator $700,000 to start operations including $200,000 for propThis is no harmless experiment Do not destroy confidence in Ca)Do not ruin state and local rnment, Do not turn our workers out of govDo not dam the source of our reDo not add misery to present sufMrs. James K., Lytle, President, alifornia Congress of Parents and U. Ss. Attorney In Sacramento at Sam Levinson’s Book Shop and at Roaring Cap. In Grass Valley at souvenir of the richest gold section in California. ink sketches in this advertisement are. i throughout the book. In Nevada City at Dickerman’s Drug Store, The Shamrock, Lee Leiter’s News Shop, and at the ( Nevada City Nugget Office. Clifford L. Warner Studio, Commercial Street SKETCHES OF THE GOLD COUNTRY is an int PRICE SOc,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1939. NEVADA CITY NUGGE1 “SWING MIKADO” COMES SEPT. 19 TO SACRAMENTO ‘The “Swing Mikado,” famous swing version of the classical Gilbert and Sullivan ‘‘Mikado” wil] appear in Sacramento at the Memorial Auditorium September 19 under WareHazelton management. The last of hundreds of stage productions sponsored by the government, there is irony in the fact that “Swing Mikado” has proved to ‘be one of the nation’s musical hits. It has packed houses in New York an?’ Chicago through long runs, and bit recently completed its fourth week before enthusiastic audiences in San Francisco. What happened was that private enterprise saw ‘the show’s possibilities, took it over, and placed the allNegro company; which numbers more Johnson Choir and “Green Pastures”’ \ fame. These two showmen worked the cast into the best musical com. Lange and Jester Hairston of Hall ‘ ed at ° 0 ee hwy LV 2 a {9 « sate see a peep Z. UY se we fe de eit edy traditions of the D’Oyly Carte and the Savoyards. The result was 2 fast paced and colorful piece of rhythemic entertainment that has jammed auditoriums and given even the jitterbugs a new kind of thrill. _ Swinging the musical comedy of the nineties into the modern modes of syncopation and dance routine has . of course resvlted in many startling transformations. of the original. Also the Jocale of the play has been shifted from Japan to the South Seas, resulting in changes of sets and costumes. Kimonas, for instance, have been discarded for sarongs, and the cherry blossoms give -place to swaying palms. But all in all, the “Swing” is felt to keep the whimsical humor" of the original pretty intact even though the chorus puts a new emthavis cn the down beat. Tickets are now available at Ye Music Shoppe, 1014 10th Streei, Sacramento, for either purchase cr than 100, in the hands of Gordon reservation. OUT OF YOUR PAY ENVELOPE.. with a regular home. of your income ing plans. Boulder Street A Home of YOUR OWN The sensible terms of the F HA home ownership on a convenient, pay-bythe-month basis. ments, about the same as rent payments, . make it possible for the responsible family We will be glad to explain this “pay out ” plan of owning a home. Come in and let’s discuss your home-buildCOMPANY Phone 500 The sorcery of science holds midair in General Electric’s ‘Hi support of any kind — a little Patsy to the load and you see the above result. The “‘magic’”’ bowl] is but one of scores of modern miracles demonstrated in the exhibit. pretty Patsy Sheldon suspended in ouse of Magic,” at: the Golden Gate International Exposition. The bow! floats in the air without visible of the magic of photography added $0 THURSDAY WOULD CUT OFF SACRAMENTO. Sept. 7.—The ofé ‘icial argument against Proposition No. 1, the Ham and Eggs Amendment which will appear in the voter's pamvhlet to he mailed to every elector in Ca’ifornia by Secretary of State Frank ©. Jordan, was filed toda’. (Carrying the signatures of Mrs. J. K. Lytle, president of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers, U. S. Webb, former Attorney General of California, and J. R. Files, Los Angeles attorney, the statement cites President Roosevelt’s denunciation of the Ham and Eggs scheme as ‘‘fantastic,’’ diction that it would ‘bring disappointment.”’ It also urges voters to ‘oad the amendment. Full] text of the argument against the 30-Thursday plan follows: Plan put Equal monthly installincome to build or’ buy a NEVADA COUNTY LUMBER OFFICIAL ARGUMENT AGAINST 30-THURSDAY son warns of the ‘disaprointment will bring. Before disregarding these warnings, by all. means —read the amendment. The plan confers upon the self. nominated administrator powers unthinkable in ‘a democracy. He dom-. inates the new bank, in which ll: state and local government song Nevada City, Calif. must be deposited. He is not responBut is the right man taking the “13 Steps” to the gallows? Was it the condemned man who killed Agnes Herrick, wife of his friend? Murderer To Be Hanged! sible to governor or legislature. He, is free from ‘injunction, writ of . mandate or other legal or equitable process’’ of the courts. This single individual is clothed! with power now held only by the . legislature and the people themsel-j. ves, to propose constitutional amendments and call elections. For six months he is not subject to recall. The people could not take back the authority conferred upon him. During this period so much damage could be done to our institutions, our jobs and our economic security that California could become a_ bankrupt state.~ Taxes could be paid with new and unstamped ‘‘warrants.’’ These ‘‘warrants’? must circulate as money to serve their purpose. A retailer cannot ‘possibly accept them at _ face value, for he must pay cash for his RELIEF FOR AGED and Governor. Olson’s pre-. President Roosevelt declared the' ; ‘plan to be “fantastic.\Governor Ol.) underwrite the program so that the f _,: Smallest communities may subscribe sured the “warrants’’ could;be passed on, If you would not accept or stamp the “warrant’’ neither would any one. Without value as money they would be issued and accumulate as bales of ‘worthless paper. ART EXHIBITIONS.

AVAILABLE TO SMALL TOWNS Two years ago the San Francisco Museum of Art, with the aid of the Carnegie Corroration, offered to extend its services consisting of a ser73.97 -venlatiog= cxhibitions to alt -aommi«unities in Northern California ;and as far south as Fresno. Libraries, schools, ¢elubs and other agencies in 43 centers from Redding to Fresno sponsored the series, giving their communities a 12 week art season. At the end of the first year the total attendance for the 43 centers was over 100,000. The second year was equally successful. Other museums throughout the United States watched the progress of this service with keen interest; several have now begun similar proaM Re a thoaty nies vaetang Gold Country — BY HARLEY M. LEETE, JR. aa Profusely Mlustrated by CLIFFORD L. WARNER Lola Montez Home, Grass Valley Portrayed In It Are Descriptions of NEVADA CITY, GRASS VALLEY, DUTCH FLAT, WASHINGTON, NORTH BLOOMFIELD, NORTH SAN JUAN, FRENCH CORRAL, ROUGH AND READY, YOU BET AND RED DOG. . The first year the Carnegie CorPoration underwrote expenses. The pos ou¢ year an attempt was made to j have “ees more nearly cover expen. ses. This year the Museum itself will to the series—at the original fee of $10 for five exhibitions and $3 for express charges. : The Museum sincerely believes that this program is the most democratic and effective step yet taken by a museum to make the best 2f art available to all the people who take pscasvtre in it in the surroundings of their own clubrooms, schools! and libraries. It gives to the smallest schools illustration in their study of art rivaled only by the. best universities; it gives study groups and public in general a refreshing interest of the greatest pleasure heretofore possible only to residents in. the largest cities. In fact, this program offers. unlimited possibilities for enjoyment and study. This series of exhibits will be ready for circulation this fall. Old Solaro Hotel, North San Juan he held it to maturity. No holder would buy stamps at all unless asInevitably the senior citizens -—ON SALE— In San Francisco at Paul Elder’s, John Howell’s, David Magee’s and John Newbegins Book Shops. ; @You will be held breathless by this startling, fast-moving story of metropolitan newspaper life—with a brain-twisting plot, a violent love story, a breathless murder trial, all set against : the realistic background of the press room. But we want you to know Mercury Books, merchandise. Valuable only for the payment of taxes and sums due state and local governments these ‘“warrants’’ would be bought and sold at a discount, for that purpose. Poured into public treasuries there would be no real money with which to provide relief for the needy, funds for schools, highways, fire and police we'll send you this one—‘‘Thirteen Steps” by Whitman Chambers—practically free. We'll supply the book if you'll pay 10c for postage and handling. Out of more than 100 have less than 5,000 left—and they’re going Hurry and send a dime for a complete copy of this intensely interesting book of more than 90,000 words. (Sorry—only one to a cusfast. tomer. ) Here’s my dime. Send me a copy of the Mercury Book “Thirteen Steps” by Whitman Chambers, ~ Name protection or salaries of public employees. Publicly owned utilities, having no choice but to accept “warrants”, could neither operate nor pay their indebtedness. Public ownership would fail with government. e “Warrants”? would flood the state, ,000 copies printed we soar. Thien more, ‘‘warrants’” would be issued, prices would rise higher —a vicious circle without limitation. The fallacy of the plan becomes by the state’s treasury or taxing power, not redeemable until one year af-. ¢ ter date and bearing stamps costing $1.04 in real money for each $1.00 “warrant.’’ The its value as would be necessary if aganda. but. stark governmental suicide. ifornia. prices measured in ‘‘warrants’’ would employment. lief expenditures and wreck our schools. ‘ apparent when the character of the} fering, “warrant’’ is considered. It is a Vote NO. “warrant” in name only, not backed Signed by. Teachersy Webb, Former original holder. General of Catitorae }would not buy stamps in excess of] J, Ray F s Angeles Attor-. _ hey at Law. would be without any pension, the needy without relief, the public employees without salary, the worker without wage, government without funds. The plan provides for a $20,000,000 bond issue, a new 3 per cent gross income tax and gives the administrator $700,000 to start operations including $200,000 for propThis is no harmless experiment Do not destroy confidence in Ca)Do not ruin state and local rnment, Do not turn our workers out of govDo not dam the source of our reDo not add misery to present sufMrs. James K., Lytle, President, alifornia Congress of Parents and U. Ss. Attorney In Sacramento at Sam Levinson’s Book Shop and at Roaring Cap. In Grass Valley at souvenir of the richest gold section in California. ink sketches in this advertisement are. i throughout the book. In Nevada City at Dickerman’s Drug Store, The Shamrock, Lee Leiter’s News Shop, and at the ( Nevada City Nugget Office. Clifford L. Warner Studio, Commercial Street SKETCHES OF THE GOLD COUNTRY is an int PRICE SOc,