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Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 8

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THE STATE JOURNAL. LANSING. MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1935 REPUBLICAN LEADER RASKQB MAKES PLEA applauded for ages. Will stood there looking at his feet In his boyish way and bowing then finally, when the audience quieted, he took me by the hand, led me down to the footlights, and made the most beautiful speech to the audience I have ever heard. "There wasn't a girl In the com United States Army Officers Are Pleased With Performance of New Mechanized Units got thoroughly hugged and kissed by everybody, then walked ploddingly with his head down toward the train.

As he put his foot on the step, he turned and waved, and said: 'Good-bye. you-all'." Miss Stone was visibly moved by the narration, but she continued: "Last Easter week was the last time FOR LOWER TAXES Will Rogers Well-Liked by Cast Of 'Three Cheers', Says Dorothy Comedian's Farewell Speech on Closing Night Of Show Brought Tears to the Eyes of Every Member of the Company, Says Stage Star pany or out front with dry eyes. Then. I he put his arms around me and saw Will Rogers. I was playing in hugged me and.

well, I'll never forget Angeles in "As Thousands it. nd he came back stage to see m. Slice the Fat Off Building His Farewell Speech iff Somebody had sent me flowers. William Allen White Says No One But Roosevelt Can Beat Roosevelt Costs, Advises Director Of General Motors "Then he turned to the company and made his farewell speech to them. It was the most moving thing I've ever heard in my life, and everybody's "Will Just revered my father, and during the time when he was con- frntrt Viie hrnlrpn leff Tin nne NEW YORK.

Aug. 22 Slice the surplus fat off bulldir.it costs and face was streaked with tears running iThls Is the fourth and lust Install-nfnt o( an Interview with Dorothy stage and screen star, on Will Rogers As I Knew Him." In the last article, she was describing some of the tun she and will had together in the show, "Three could mention Daddy's name' without down their make-up we Just couldn't taxe. and prosperity will take car of Itwlf. the belief of John J. Rakob.

tears welling up in his eyes. He felt it nP erjing. noticed that as soon as hi saw tnem he seemed upset. I asked him what was wrong. 'Aw.

he said mournfully. Ah didn't send you any flowers "I couldn't help laughing, but that was Will always." This seemed to conclude the interview, and petting a dog which had wandered Into the room. Miss Stoua said. "I could go on forever like this I guess but it brings back too much EMPORIA. Aug.

22 (IP William Allen White. Emporia editor and republican leader, believe no one, can beat Roosevelt but Roosevelt himself Any part White might take in the 1938 campaign Isn't known by him "After the show, the entire com more deeply than if it had happened That as the substance of the eco to himself. nomic prescription offered Thursday (Copyright. International News Service I "Once during the show, we broad in nis first interview on business matters in many months. NEW YORK.

Aug. 22 (INS) "I cast from Will's dressing room to dad- pany, including musicians and stagehands went down to the train to see Will off. He was going to California and all the rest of us were going to New York. "He said good-bye at the tracks. self.

icunriK-r raie ume, miss orone con-1 ay's room at the hospital. It was so tinued. "when the show started Will: arranged that daddy could speak to us was nervous and upset missed his but I had to go on the stage during cues and seemed awfully distraught, the time when daddv was SDeaklne. The bright-eyed, slender, quiet little man who res limed the chairmanship rf the finance committee of General Motors corporation to head the democratic national committee during the 1928 presidential campaign, sees no "I would not predict 30 minutes ahead what I will do," said the Emporia editor. "Too many things can happen to change the situation." Hoover's recent challenge to the new deal and Senator Joe Robinson's reason why the wheel of heavy Industry could not be made to spin as When we were off the stage for a mo-1 and I didn hear him.

Will was there, ment I asked him what was the mat-! however, and when he later came on ter. He looked ruefully at me and the stage, everybody noticed he was said: upset, and his eves were moist. -Why Dott. Betty and the chil- "The closing night in Pittsburgh was dren came down to the show to say one of the most wonderful and vet one goodbye. They're in my dressing 'of the saddest moments I have ever room, but we've lost little Jimmy! experienced.

somewhere, and they've got to catch a "As the show was almost over, it rapldljr as have, recently, the lighter reply did not alarm White, who said: IMPROVE and REDECORATE YOUR HOME Paint Wall Paper We invite you to visit our store and get full information about the latest methods of home decoration Silver Lead Paint Co. 229 N. Washington Ave. Next to Gladmer lines of He is now a director cf the Giant Motor Maker and rf I duPcnt De Nemours fc Co "There Is no need to agonize. A few-fundamental truths in this situation Refusing to plav oracle as to im stand out clear and uncontroverted.

train In a few began to dawn on the audience that "First, you can't elect a president "Well, we went out on the stage together in the next scene, and, in the middle of the act. Will looked up, this was the closing night. When Will came out for his last scene, the entire audience rose to their feet and on the slogan. 'Save the Constitution'. unless you tell the people Just exact and there was little Jimmy all alone ly what kind of an economic program you intend to establish when you save i in a box.

watching everything intent the Constitution ly. with his chin cupped to his hands. Will forgot the show, let that lovable broad grin spread over his face, and shouted: 'There you are. young 'un! Come down here! Hurry! You'll miss your mediate business trends or the nearby course of securities. Rakob thinks, r.everthelesa.

that he tee clearly enough the kev logs in the economic Jim which impedes the return of the cc.untry to the eccnomic form that to Mm meant "not like 1929. but a Job lor everybody that's employable." 'Strike' la Denied Ha rejected flatly the Idea that it Is a "strike of capital" which is impeding- recovery in capital goods lines. It 1 rot a "strike." he thinks, but a combination of common sense and economlca which prevents the posses-scrs of capiul from placing It at work in heavy industry. "You couldn't even get a washwoman alth $sfiO to it in a biiMr.ess mat only paid 4 percent." Raikobsatd. at Pine Camp.

Y. This 155 mm. howitzer, the "Gettysburg." I shown being moved up to the scene of action by members of the motorized Fifth Field Artillery of Madison Barracks, N. Y. United States army officers were pleased with their demonstration of the effectiveness of new mechanized units, capable of transferring a huge force of men over long distances at high speed, during maneuvers "Second, no one can beat Roosevelt but Roosevelt himself.

And he is working diligently on the Job. "Third. Hoover will remain impossible or become inevitable by the run of the cards and not by anything that Hoover can say or his republican enemies can do. Mightier forces are at work on this situation than can be guided by the hands of men." "Then Will grinned sheepishly. I resigned from the state liquor control State General Fund SORROWFUL THRONGS PASS ROGERS- BIER "so Is Out of the Redt celpts.

She said she had been over- I paid by that much. The general fur.d was out of, turned to the audience, and explained the whole thing. When Jimmy came down, he left the stage, kissed him gcodbye, then came back and finished the scene. "It brought down the house. Always Generous "One of Will's most striking features was his generosity." added Miss Stone, smiling reflectively, "every time iC.acl.ses fr.oi rat II of her torn acre dimmed the red Thursdav for the first time by HORSES ON ISLAND ILL MACKINAC ISLAND.

Aug 22 Arrival of a state veterinarian from Lansing was awaited Thursday, as steps were taken to combat an outbreak of distemper among horses ihen poinfd out that if taxes take as, eyes since 1931. much a two-thirds of the profit from RETl RNS FROM CANADA to The State Journal: emotion. Revenues totalling $3,560 826 poured mis. uogers ara noi coiiapsr. ant lnto tne treasury Wednesday, and the was visibly ahaken by grief, but kept books Thursday morning showed a ELSIE.

Aug. 22 Sarah and Eugenia Snelling have returned from a vacation riding anyone would send him a token of on the Island. Ralph I. Power, stable owner, said 40 or 50 an undertaking hlch Invo.ves the risk of loss anyay. even though It made 12 percent, the net return would be only 4 percent.

Combine lower taxes with a 20 percent cut in building costs, Raskob be- horses admiration or affection he would buy a firm control over her emotions. I Ink balance of J991 834 instead, spent at the Royal York in Toronto Inoculation of me the same thing so I wouldn't feel It was the first time Mrs. Rogers o' deficit advised Infected were ill and all these not left out. Our Entire Stock Must Be Sold in the Next 14 Days! Auto Accessories Radios Paints Household Goods recently and at Niagara Falls. or her son had looked on the features lieves.

and you have the touchstone 1 of the husband and father since he left Hollywood a few wees ago on trip to Alaska the Ill-fated vacation PAINTS PAINTS PAINTS! ONLY 2,000 GALLONS LEFT HOUSE PAINT which transforms stagnation into prosperity. "The building trades unions ought to cut wages 20 percent for the sake of a fuller pay envelope and a full week's work." Raskob suggested. Some 2.500.000 of the unemployed, he calculated, are building trades workers. Behind each of these Jobless workers stands a man who should be In the steel plant, or the quarry or I he cement mill. Employ the building artisan and his lnwible helper also bark on the pay roll, rutting 000 Arm from the total of jobless Aid to Railroad with Wiley Post, who crashed to his death with Rogers on the barren Alaska tunda.

It was a final farewell The man who lived always without ceremony, a homespun philosopher. Thursday was to be accorded one of the most profound tributes In the history of the nation. Funeral services were to be held for Will Rogers Thursdav afternoon and the country will bow In observance of the genius which led him from an Oklahoma ranch hand to the of kings, frrm a rope twirling cowboy to an unofficial diplomat. One Coat Enamel 69 Hater Otasrs, Flashlight Bulbs and Batteries House Fuses, Furn. rolish.

Auto roltsh. Tire Patches Inner Kings Tups, Hates, etc. Windshield Wiper Blades, Car Fuses. Silver foiisn, Srourine; Valve Cores. Tape, Thread, Fly Swatters.

Tail Light Bulbs, etc. Quick Dry Varnish 79c GALLON The stimulation to the railroads resulting from a rise in the building Throughout the state the wheels of 79 1 Gallon EEO(Q)Y A GALLON Dries in 4 Hours industry win stop. erry motion picture lot will remember the pleasure and delight afforded them bv the wffabie philosopher, whose voice Is stilled forever The private funeral services at the Forest lawn Memorial rhaut-l will be short and ilmple at the request of the widow, reflecting the of! -repeated de-s're of Roeers that no ostentation be One-Coat 33c 1.79 89c Asbestos Roof Coating, gal. Red Barn Paint, gal PROGRAMS Enamel, gal. 4-llour Dry, industry mlrht easily absoro another half-million men.

he thinks, and the rvire occupations, revived by the additional flow of wacs. could soak up the balance of the Joble's Ixiwrr cntu can make thine hum. lie insisted. "Ford did it In 1921." he rontmufd. recalling the time when the rival moli inaritate cut ear prices to rest and made Jioonoonoo in a year as reels went down increased xol-nme "Automobiles led the way out of the 15CI depression." business increases 9c 4c MATTRESSES 50 percent pure cotton with beautiful art ticking.

Regular $7.00 RUBBER SOLES, stlrk-on type, all sizes PEDAL PADS, ran fit most cars value. displayed about htm at any time. Boles to Sing The full voire of John Bolts, film stiver, will be heard In "Old Fuithtul." one of Kokcis' favorite soni's. a hvmn of the of the dnvs of his rarlv life In Oklahoma A male quartrt also will sing a few like numbers, simple songs Then the Rev. Whitcomb Brounher.

as'ociate pastor of the Olenrtale First B.iptist rhurrh. will IGNITION Ford Points, pr. 1 2c Chevrolet Points, pr. 15c Condensers, each 12c Coils, each 83c Wire Set 39c Rotors, each 9c Distributor Caps 10c CARBURETORS, Tilotson. nationally ffl) known 94oVD TIRE PATCHES, get your supply now r-, at only Bpecul to The Btate Journal! SHEPHERD Aug.

22-At a meeting J2.50 HAND SAW'S, high grade steel, cross cut RQf or rip Guaranteed, meter tested -f a RADIO TUBES V' nd.iy of the directorate of the Me deliver the oration over the bodv of 9c IX I OIL, nationally advertised, per bottle only. CVanahan Oil company, headed by $2.39 Auto Batteries Ift-platr fall ftiiir-ntrd hy fftrtory Your old battery and W.ilter Iy MrClanahan of Ml. Pleasant, it was revealed that the sales of crude oil for the months of June and J.ilr nearly trebled the business of preceding Hi' nihs Report was that the Flint No. 1 and the man who never disliked anyone. Doctor Broil 'her was a close friend of Rogers and returned from an evan-g Ileal tour of the northwest to preach Thursday However, the entire service at the Wee Kirk the Heather will not occupy more than 20 minutes.

The body 79c 79c ELEC. TOASTERS, fine nickel plated ELECTRIC IRONS, fine polish and finish No. 2 wells of the rompar.v in the' will be laced in a vault for later re- heart cf the Crystal P'l of M'ntralm! moval to the philosopher's native HOBNAIL WATER SETS, 19 pieces with pitcher, QO. 3 sites of glasses SEVEN-PIECE WATER SET, 6 glasses and pitcher, CQ frosted and It that the No. 3 well Floral pieces from people in high and 12c Genuine AC or Champion Get ne set while thry last each from home and abroad AS NEVER BEFORE! JATIONS overseas become your next-door neighbors with the marvelous new 1936 Philco Here is power to span oceans and continents power that makes you master of the radio channels of the world And all the wealth of entertainment provided by American stations reaches you with a clarity of tone that surpasses any radio reception you have ever heard.

Through Philco High-Fidelity in the brilliant 116X you'll hear every note from deepest bass to highest treble and the overtones that are indispensable for full music appreciation Your Philco dealer will gladly demonstrate the new 1936 Philcos and tell you about the Philco Commercial Credit Time Payment Plan. THE NEW 1936 A Musical Instrument of Quality Spark Plugs the Flint lease would be brought In' Wi-rinevday or Thursday of this week 1 1 company owns a number cf additional leases In the Crystal fwld and Is drilling three wells on them at this time. A meeting of the Clanalian Re-. Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush, 5 Razor Blades. Adhesive Tape, Hand Lotion, Shaving Cream, Pocket Razor.

Pond's ar Soap, Cigar Lighter Fluid, Kltchrn-ware. Rubber Soles Sugar Bowls Creamers, Headlight Bulbs. Ford Points, Car Timers, Gas Caps. Tire Patches Car Taint, White Shoe Cleaner low stations in life banked the little rhurrh almcx't from window to window, a genuine outpouring rf the sorrow at the loss of a beloved cituen. Preldeiit Roosevelt will be as will manv other noted persons The President will pav his respects through Rear Admiral W.

T. Tarrant, commandant of the 11th 69c 69c CLOTHES HAMPERS, large size, basket weave WASH BASKETS, Ig. slie, woven 16-PC. LUNCHEON SET, in beautiful opalescent glass, green, orange, yel- 04 gQ low and cerise fui'ries. Inc.

was alo held Monday. I it was revealed that the earnings i cf tiie refinery In St louis. Gratiot I had increased for July. Con- str.u tion of a four inch pipe line trrmi natal district At all of the sttidiop. work will stop 85 6 TUBE COMPLETE 19 AUTO RADIOS the Crvstal field to the St plant! na ot various cenorr.ir.auor.s is The directors votid toi rwidurt services, while at wvrral additions to the plant morf 35090 Persons DINNER SETS VALUES TO SAL nd the manauement reixirted the cerr.plctlon of a new warehouse.

In-rr'ased storage awthonwd at the rm'tlng Included a new 2 000 barrel sted tank are expected at mass services Ijiw-rence Tibbett will sing "By a Bier Side" and the grand requiem will he led bv Dr. Roy Smith, pastor of the boa Angeles First Methodist church. Conrad Nagrl will give a reading and Rupert Hughes will deliver All Sparkling $1.39 32 Pieces, White, Only the eulogv. 3LS). 5c One Berlin butter merchant has placed lawns marie of resl grass on top rf his vans to keep the interiors cool WIPER BLADES, get set for fall rains, each The Bowl services win ne Droaacast throuch a nationwide radio hookup.

12c FAN BELTS for all cars NEW PHXLCO 116X '175 With Philco AU-wav0 Atrial $180 Thia nw Philco la a true High-Fidtility instrument wnth vastly extended musical range bringing you the overtone which identify and diatineruiah the many and varied musical instruments. New and exclusive Acoustic Clarifiere auto matically prevent unploasant, barrel-like loom. AH the clarity of tone produced by the Acouatic and all the extended musical range of Philco High-Fidelity are preserved and projected up to ear-level by the large area and slope of the famous Philco Inclined Sounding Board. In addition, the 116X gives you Precision Control over every broadcast service in the air Foreign as well as American Stations. Police.

Amateur, Ship, Aircraft and U. S. Government Weather Forecast Stations. PLUMBING SUPPLIES. We carry a full line.

CAR MATS, heavy quality for most ears 29c Cigar Lighters, Gear Shift Balls, Cowl Lights, Fan Belts, Hose Noz-rles, Aerial Wire, Mouth Wash, Cod Liver Oil, Insect Spray, Cedar Furniture Polish. Seat Covers, Caskets, Bathing Suits, Men's Women's, and Children's, unch and Chisel Sets, Driving Goggles, Radiator Ornaments, Door Handles, Fender Flaps, Johnson's Wax, Mixing Bowl Sets. PHILCO flOB 39.M Complete with Philco All-warm Atrial $44.93 A brand-new 1936 Baby Grand that provides thrilling American and Foreign reception! Unusual tone and performance! Satin-finished cabinet of beautiful Cross-fire Mahogany In two rich tones! PHILCO 620F $65 Cempafe with Philco All-wavo Amnal $70 Enjoy exciting American and Foreign programs with this latestl936 Philco Console A handsome cabinet of exquisitely grained Butt Walnut with fine inlays and satin finish A wonderful value! BRAKE LINING LAYOLEUM RUGS Beautiful patterns in heavy art squares. 6x9 7h9 $3.19 9x9 $3.89 9x101 $4.19 9x12 $4.49 MOTOR OIL 100 Pure Refined. You Usually Pay $1.00 per Gal.

Per 1 IMPORTANT! To span oceans you need a scientifically designed aerial. Install a Philco All-wave Aerial to get everything your set is capable of giving. Fall Showing 1 CO Girls' Tie Oxfords mBRon (t." mHROUWGRAI.X V)J50 mBROU CALF AS TAUPE rill BLACK A IS Vii 1 I Six. 4 to 8 AAA to Special Prices On I All White Shoes Quart For Any Car, Put on FREE. Bring In Your Old Shoes, I A Per Foot.

1UC Up TRUNK RACKS, heavy on. chrome finish, $5.00 value oi71-HUNDREDS OF TOYS, games, wagons, autos. LESS THAN HALF PRICE. WINDOW SCREENS, adjustable style, sturdy 1 Qc wood frame GENEROUS TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE AND EASY TERMS AT ALL PHILCO DEALERS For a demonstration, phone your dealer or the Philco distributor: 2c 9c 9c TOILET hOAPS, all kinds on sale at, per rake SHAVING CUE AM, 35e size on Kile at TOOTH PASTE. Sth Ave.

Brand, regular size Select from 43 Spectacular New 1936 Philcos $20 to $600 PHILCO REPLACEMENT TUBES IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE GARDEN HOSE 50 feet complete with HAND LOTION, Altha Lee, $1.89 ROLLER SKATES, sturdy, 9c 89c famous make well made, sale price. coupling for 25 ft. Complete 95c WOOL FACED RUGS, 9x12 size, 2Q QS fringed, two tone VO.nJO Arbaugh's OF ANY RADIO Grinnell Bros. 219 N. Washington Ave Phone 24721 Budd's Music House 318 S.

Washington Ave. Phone 3486 Bishop's Washington at Ionia Phone 20814 401 STOP A.M TAIL LIGHTS, attractive, well made, OQ. on sale at YLINDI.R LADS, ford 192 to ZuT: $2.49 WIPING CLOTHS, 15-ft. length, double, on ule at ATER FAUCETS, nickel S. Washington Ave.

Phone 21411 69c plated, porcelain RAZOR BLADES 24c MEN'S SOX, for work or A dress, only r.xtfpting Utticial Liirl Scout hof. I 320 S. WASil AVE. OCT OF TOWN DEALERS W. H.

Kelley Perry C. W. Coucb Son Mason Rurkhrad A Son Olivet Shippee a Fisher Ovosao Rera at Maprs Sunfield M. J. Baldwin A Son Onondaga Austin Hall EUle Whittaker Hros.

Fowler Whittaker Rros St. Johns Rrien A Little ML Pleasant Earl Walker Alma Hubert Wilkins Batb IVra 4 Ma pes Charlotte Durand Elrctric Shop Durand Taylor Radio Srnlce Eaton Rapids Walt's Seed Store Grand Ledge C. G. Larry Ithara T. J.

Randfirld A Son Portland UNCLAIMED FREIGHT STORE 331 NORTH WASHINGTON AVE. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 9 James J. Dunn Son WebDervtiie C. M. Dodre Middlrton A.

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