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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts R Aug. -Nov. 1934 + PPF900641 U. S. S. HOUSTON, August 1, 1934. P.P.7. q-R. My dear Mrs. Rankin: The President has asked me to thank you most sincerely for your note of good wishes and for your thoughtful courtesy ih sending him the beautiful lei. He appreciates very much indeed your kind thought. Sincerely yours, Rudolph Forster, Acting Secretary. Mrs. Adelaide Rankin, 1453 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii. nuwann nuanna ind Carto Comedy X 1 paper 23204909 Leig my dear JATHEMA mm ROAD Roasenced БОБ ЗИТИ EXIT oT иог СИА J give you their Center to your honoroble has berned the President J.S during his Giri2 in Howen, we are helpyng to see him and green him and nee pray the almiyatar for his sufe return to his beloved mainland The Bishop and her clery will be here to Your receive humble him, oh the Church twors I am for subject of then United States Mrs Reautin 1453 Numerma are Howlela E.H. Through Kindness of Faller Valentin:- nuanna nuwann <<<<<<<< Comedy and Carto Form 1412 TREASURY DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL Dec., 1930 APPLICATION TO PROCURE WINE FOR SACRAMENTAL PURPOSES AND LIKE RELIGIOUS RITES Quantity of wine procured since January 1, 19 gallons. Quantity applied for herein " TOTAL " Quantity on hand date of application " , 193 , (Name in full.) (Official designation.) of , located at (Name of church or congregation.) (Street address.) , , hereby makes application to procure (City.) (State) from THE COVICK COMPANY, 330 STOCKTON STREET , (Name of dealer.) (Street address.) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA , , to be delivered to him at , (City.) (State.) (Street address.) , , gallons of (City.) (State.) (Kind and brand.) wine to be safely stored for use solely for sacramental purposes or like religious rites, as provided by the National Prohibition Act and Regulations thereunder; and hereby certifies that the quantity applied for herein, together with that previously withdrawn and now on hand, is necessary for the purposes stated * to meet the requirements of worshipers whose names are on the list furnished by him to the Supervisor of Permits, and that he is duly authorized to make this application on behalf of the aforesaid church or congregation. Sworn to and subscribed before me this (Signature of applicant.) day of , 193 , 193 AUTHENTICATED , 193 gallons of wine were shipped to above- This application shall expire ninety (90) days from date of this authentication unless canceled or recalled. named applicant at (Address to which shipped.) THE COVICK COMPANY (Vendor.) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (Signature of Supervisor of Permits, or, where the church or con- gregation has a hierarchal form of organization, signature of (Address.) head of ecclesiastical jurisdiction or official designated by him.) NOTE.-In all cases where the church or congregation has a hierarchal form of organization, and this application is to be approved by the head of the ecclesiastical jurisdiction or some one designated by him for the purpose, the oath may be omitted; in all other cases this application must be sworn to. The words " to meet the requirements of worshipers whose names are on the list furnished by him to the Supervisor of Permits" may be stricken out except in cases where the wine is to be used by worshipers in their homes. 2-9502 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1931 JWR/x John W. Regan p.p.7. R. 9-R August 3, 1934. My dear Mr. Roberts: The copy of the 1934 Corolla which you and Mr. Marc Ray Clement were good enough to inscribe and send to the President, has been re- ceived. I shall be very glad indeed to call it to his attention upon his return to the City. He will, I am sure, appreciate your kindness. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Kenneth A. Roberts, Esq., Editor, 1934 Corolla of Progress, + University, Alabama. mam THE nouse. JWR/r John 20hn W. Regan w.Kegan Comedy and Carto ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. pr.7. q-R DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON In reply refer to PC 811.001 Roosevelt, F.D./ August 9. 1934 My dear Mr. Howe: to Shrough 9/9/34 T A letter of July 23, 1934, and a book entitled "Sketches and Traditions of the Northwest Arm" were sent to the President by Mr. John W. Regan, 520 Quin- pool Road, Halifax, and referred by you to this De- partment with a request that they be returned to the White House after appropriate acknowledgment had been made to Mr. Regan. This has been done and I am here- with enclosing the letter and book. Sincerely yours, y20 Enclosures: Letter from Halifax, dated July 23, 1934. Book, "Sketches & Tra- ditions of the North- west Arm" The Honorable Louis McHenry Howe, Secretary to the President, The White House. JWR/r John W. Regan w.Kegau Comedy and pc Department of State BUREAU } PC DIVISION ENCLOSURE TO 520 Quinpool Road Halifax Nova Scotia Letter drafted 8/8/34 July 23 I934 ADDRESSED TO L. mcH. Have orable n D Roosevelt ouse ton President: U 5. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1931 1-1033 eparate cover am sending you a little book, that deals with an interesting of Canadian history. It is hoped some- time you may have a minute to glance over it. I,500 copies are floating about the world, and there are just a few left. The book is sent really as an introduction, to say that for a year I have been gathering facts for a book. "First Things In Nova Scotia, or Acadia, The Birthplace. of a Continent" In America English and French were first spoken in this territory, the first Cross on the mainland was erected here, Atlantic cable landed, first Marconi station, steamship, See, branch of Bible society etc, early U.S. Consulate. Ancient Acadia embraced the pretty island Campo Bello, and it was anticipated you might drop me one or two informal lines, personally signed, referring to your summer home, which will be featured in the book. Just at present Ramsay MacDonald is summering here, and increasing numbers of Americans own summer cottages in Nova Scotia. A feature threading through the booklet will be friendly occupation of the Continent by United States and Canada. If you will kindly drop me a few words the same will be greatly appreciated Very Sincerely JWR/r John Regan John, W. W.Regan Comedy and Carto Pilnts pc 520 Quinpool Road Halifax Nova Scotia July 23 I934 IT The Honorable Franklin D Roosevelt White House Washington Dear Mr President: Under separate cover am sending you a little Halifax book, that deals with an interesting corner of Canadian history. It is hoped some- time you may have a minute to glance over it. I, 500 copies are floating about the world, and there are just a few left. The book is sent really as an introduction, to say that for a year I have been gathering facts for a book. "First Things In Nova Scotia, or Acadia, The Birthplace. of a Continent" In America English and French were first spoken in this territory, the first Cross on the mainland was erected here, Atlantic cable landed, first Marconi station, steamship, See, branch of Bible society etc, early U.S. Consulate. Ancient Acadia embraced the pretty island Campo Bello, and it was anticipated you might drop me one or two informal lines, personally signed, referring to your summer home, which will be featured in the book. Just at present Ramsay MacDonald is summering here, and increasing numbers of Americans own summer cottages in Nova Scotia. A feature threading through the booklet will be friendly occupation of the Continent by United States and Canada. If you will kindly drop me a few words the same will be greatly appreciated Very Sincerely JWR/x John Regan John, W. W.Regan t nta August 9 1934, 34. hd In reply refer to PC 811.001 Roosevelt, FeDa/ as NT 19, By dear Mr. Howe: A letter of July 23, 1934, and B book entitled *Sketobes and Traditions of the Northwest Arm were SE CHANGE Visa insurance sent to the President by ET. John We Regan, 530 Quin- THE less the to When pool Road, Halifax, and referred by you to this Dem 31954 four Lim State Conntitute 2014 - partment with a request that they be returned to the 5ax names less us State Exten use to HAD White House after appropriate seknowledgment had been 300 issues MARK TREWS No. 9a Subtotal made to Mr. Regan. This has been done and I an here- Check - of - with with enclosing the letter and book. 3" KWEP - Sincerely yours, TED James Clement Dunn Enclosures: Letter from Halifax, dated July 23, 1034. Book, "Sketches & Tra- - 1 ditions of the North- west Arta" e The Honorable Louis Molienry Howe, Secretary to the President, ring The Shite House. l It- 1 U Comedy and Carto A nta 34. p.7 hd I p.p.7. q-R NT August 9, 1934. My dear Mr. Ramsey: The President has requested me to thank you heartily for the fine tomatoes which you were good enough to send him at Soap Lake and to tell you how much they were enjoyed. He is indeed grateful for this evidence of your good will. Very sincerely yours, TED M. A. LeHAND PRIVATE SECRETARY Ike Ramsey, Esq., Oroville, Washington. es 1 e ring d Consigned to Frankly Draf Date THE NO. 193 PKGS. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT CU. Received at FT. RATE AMOUNT To be forwarded by Washington Motor Coach Co., Inc. the property described below, in apparent good order, except as noted (contents and condition of contents of packages unknown), marked, consigned and destined as indicated below, in possession of the property under this contract) agrees to carry to its usual place of delivery at said destination if on its said destination. It is further agreed where the carrier has no Yug Transtree 3 30 which said company (the word company being understood throughout this contract as meaning any person or corporation own line, otherwise to deliver to another carrier on the route to agent, and consignee is not present to receive the shipment, it Thank will be left at destination at owner's risk. It is mutually agreed as to each carrier of all or any of said property over all or portion of said route to destination, and as to each party any at TRIPLICATE any time interested in all or any of said property, that every service to be performed hereunder shall be subject to all the herein contained, including any conditions on back hereof conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, CONSIGNEE COPY himself and his assigns. which are hereby agreed to by the shipper and accepted for Excess Value Charge WRITE HERE WHETHER "COLLECT" "PREPAID" "C.O.D." OR "CHARGE" Shipper the Romsey Para C.O.D. Return Chgs. Address Orovell C.O.D. Amount Charge to Advances Value Declared by Shipper $ USE ONLY FOR CHARGE SHIPMENTS TOTAL TIME REC'D SIGNATURE OF SHIPPER Amount Prepaid Received $. to apply in RECEIVING AGENT Total To Collect prepayment of charges. RECEIVED IN GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED AGENT DRIVER PATENT 1534078 P. M. B. CO, SIGNATURE OF CONSIGNEE The Roosevelt Booster Club, Willard, Ohio. avv e wing and Designing, MIIN 100m Correspondence Schools and have received ing the remainder of the International my Diploma for it. I am now complet- Comedy and Carto t nta 34. P.P.7. hd q-R will 13 , August 11, 1934. for My dear Friends: The President was particularly pleased to receive the beautiful gladioli which you were so good as to present to him enroute to Washington from the Pacific Coast. He has asked me to thank you most warmly for your kind thought of him. Very sincerely yours, live LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President k- The Roosevelt Booster Club, Willard, Ohio. avv A e wing and Designing, Miin Correspondence Schools and have received ing the remainder of the International my Diploma for it. I am now complet- Comedy and Carto A may These glods Speak our AppreciaTION nota of your great work plready Accomplished forus, igust 13, 1934. pp.7. q-R 34. the Roosevell Booster Club 11mg p for Willord, Dhio My dear Mr. Richter: The President has requested me to thank you and your brother, Mr. Walter W. Richter, most heartily for your letter of August seventh and for the handsome model of Mt. Vernon which you were good enough to present to him at St. Paul. He is delighted to have this fine product mon of your workmanship and wants you to know how much he appreciates the spirit which prompted your act. Please let me assure you that he is indeed grateful for your words of approval. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY live Elmer F. Richter, Esq., 1056 Beech Street, k- St. Paul, es Minnesota. e mrecrural Drawing and Designing. with the International Correspondence Schools and have received my Diploma for it. I am now complet- ing the remainder of the International t rata p.7.7. 34. August 13, 1934. 1/13 'f for My dear Mr. Richter: The President has requested me to thank you and your brother, Mr. Walter W. Richter, most heartily for your letter of August seventh and for the handsome model of Mt. Vernon which you were good enough to present to him at St. Paul. He is delighted to have this fine product of your workmanship and wants you to know how much he appreciates the spirit which prompted your act. Please let me assure you that he is indeed grateful for your words of approval. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY live Elmer F. Richter, Esq., 1056 Beech Street, k- St. Paul, es Minnesota. e mvecural Drawing and Designing, with the International Correspondence Schools and have received my Diploma for it. I am now complet- ing the remainder of the International Reech street E. F. RICHTER 1056 BEECH STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. model Jaken of on mh. at Vervon St Paul l Minnesta ist 7, 1934. sevelt; and President Franklin Thank D. Roosevelt this 0/13 EP titude for station, mother Personal me. This replica of the Birthplace, Mt. Vernon Home and Tomb of George Washington is made to the approximate scale of tial one sixteenth of an inch to (1) one foot and required about (6) six weeks to complete. I, Elmer F.Richter, am (2 5) twenty - five years old,have worked for six years making cabinet work in our home work shop and have used the money larned to help my folks try to keep up the poyments on our home and to pay my way through a correspondence course in architecture. I have successfully completed a Course in architectural Drawing and Designing, with the International Correspondence Schools and have received my Diploma for it. I am now complet- ing the remainder of the International 1056 Beech Street st. Paul Minnesta Dear President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and 8/13 august 7, 1934. We are presenting you with this SP replica to show you our gratitude for instituting the Home Loan Corporation, through the help of which our mother and father have saved our home. this replica of the Birthplace, M.Vernon Home and Tomb of George Washington is made to the approximate scale of theal one sixteenth of an inch to (1) one foot and required about (6) six weeks to complete. I, Elmer F.Richter, am (2 s)twenty five years old,have worked for six years making cabinet work in our home work shop and have used the money larned to help my folks try to keep up the poyments on our home and to pay my way through a correspondence course in anchitecture. I have successfully completed a course in Architectural Drawing and Designing, with the International Correspondence Schools and have received ing the remainder of the International my Diploma for it. I am now complet- (2) Correspondence Schools course in architecture with the funds larnedin of this course in architecture it will our home shop. By finishing the rest enable me to be a complete architech. my brother Walter who is (18) lighteen years old and has helped me in making this replica is attending the Harding High school. He is gifted with a wonderful School and helps in our home shop after talent for art and, cabinet making and, is planning on the completion of his high school education to study commercial art through a correspondence course, Om the enclosed picture of my brother and I, I am on the right. We wish to join in thanking you for your wonderful help, through the Home Loan. your sincere friends, Elmer. # Richter Walter. W. Richter , 1934. P.P.7. q-R. 1: nt asks me to nding him the of "Recollec- D. Duncan, A ier." hted to have it liorary. Sincerely yours, M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. Simon H. Rubel, Esq., Corinth, Mississippi. SHR:L Comedy and Carto August 13, 1934. P.P.7. q-R. My dear Mr. Rubel: The President asks me to thank you for sending him the autographed copy of "Recollec- tions of Thomas D. Duncan, A Confederate Soldier." He is delighted to have it for his library. Sincerely yours, M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President. Simon H. Rubel, Esq., Corinth, mool Mississippi. SHR:L Comedy and Carto SIMON H. RUBEL CORINTH, MISS. August 10, 1934. Col. Marvin McIntyre, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Colonel: Under separate cover, I am sending to you a most interesting book autographed by the author who passed away some ten years ago and I trust that you will present this book to the President with my compliments, contents being very interesting reading. I should be pleased to hear from you as to an engagement that I might have with the President at Warm Springs some time during his stay there, relative to his visit to this sec- tion and to Corinth. Again assuring you of my deep regard for the President and your good self and my de- sire at all times to further the wishes of our President, I am Sincerely yours, SHR:L Comedy and Carto August 14, 1934. p.p.7. 9-R My dear Mr. Reklar: Your letter of July twelfth has been brought to the attention of the President. He requeste me to thank you warmly for writing and for the copy of the book "Kahn - Phantom Emperor of 1940" which you were good enough to send him. He is glad to have the volume and deeply appre- ciates your thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SEGRETARY J. C. Reklar, Esq., 134 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, California Comedy and Carto LONDON AGENCY WESTERN OFFICE EUROPEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN CONNECTIONS CABLE ADDRESS 4 PROSPECT 1641 J.C. REKLAR AND CO. LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS REKLARCO 280 BROADWAY BARCLAY 7.4288 NEW YORK MAIL ADDRESS 3 BOX 6316 STATION C LOS ANGELES 134 West 7th Str. 04 July 12, 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Washington, D.C. Mr. President: It gives us great pleasure to present you with a copy of the novel KHAN - PHANTOM EMPEROR of 1940 just off the press. We trust that you will enjoy reading the book, Mr. President, and we shall feel honored if you would send us a few lines of comment. Yours very truly, JCReklar J.C. REKLAR & CO. JCR/RM ppt q.R August 21, 1934. My dear Mr. Reinisht The President has asked me to thank you on his behalf for the two sketches which you left with Mr. McKenna for presentation to him. He deeply appreciates your thoughtfulness. Sincerely yours, M. H. NCINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Frank Reinish, Esq., 8 Elliott Street, Morristown, mam New Jersey. Comedy and Carto I of, USE PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300 R. BUSINESS Thank Reinis 8, Elliott St., sherches shank Morristown New Jersey. M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. Comedy and Carto P.P.7. r q-R. 7. August 21, 1934. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for m which you sent to him. it delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. I p.p.7. August 21, 1934. q-R. is: ident has asked me to thank you for n which you sent to him. delicious melon, and the whole family hly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. Comedy and Carto p.p.7. q-R. August 21, 1934. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for n which you sent to him. all delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. Comedy and Carto I P.P.7. August 21, 1934. q-R. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for n which you sent to him. it delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. Comedy and Carto August 21, 1934. p.p.7. r q-R. 7. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for n which you sent to him. & delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam x10 Washington, D. C. Comedy p.p.7. 7. r August 21, 1934. q-R. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for m which you sent to him. à delicious melon, and the whole family : ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam X / 0 Washington, D. C. sat Comedy and Carto P.P.7. r q-R. 7. August 21, 1934. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for m which you sent to him. à delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam x10 Washington, D. C. I P.P.7. q-R. August 21, 1934. ds: sident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. a delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, xio Washington, D. C. p.p.7. August 21, 1934. q-R. ds: sident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. a delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x / 0 Washington, D. C. I p.p.7. r q-R. 7. August 21, 1934. ds: sident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. a delicious melon, and the whole family ighly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. p.p.7. q-R. August 21, 1934. ds: sident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. a delicious melon, and the whole family ighly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x mam Department of Justice, x10 Washington, D. C. August 21, 1934. p.p.7. q-R. ds: ident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. at delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam x10 Washington, D. C. 125 Comedy and Carto August 21, 1934. p.p.7. q-R. Lds: sident has asked me to thank you for on which you sent to him. at delicious melon, and the whole family ghly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam x10 Washington, D. C. sal August 21, 1934. p.p.7. q-R. is: ident has asked me to thank you for n which you sent to him. delicious melon, and the whole family hly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam x10 Washington, D. C. I p.p.7. August 21, 1934. q-R. My dear Mr. Reynolds: The President has asked me to thank you for the fine watermelon which you sent to him. It was a delicious melon, and the whole family enjoyed it thoroughly. Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President Seth C. Reynolds, Esq., x Department of Justice, mam xio Washington, D. C. ADDRESS REPLY TO THE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ALIEN PROPERTY BUREAU" AND REFER TO INITIALS AND NUMBER DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 7861 03A/303 OF 18898 AUG THE WASHINGTON, D. C. August 18,1934. My dear Mr President:- I desire to present to you one of Arkansas' famous watermelons. It was grown at Hope, Arkansas on the farm of my friend, Hon. 0. A. Graves, distinguished lawyer and Democratic leader. My old cotton-plantation negro, Ike Winfield, who raised this melon, in his plantation vernacular, wrote me: "Boss, I is sendin you 16 watermillions for your Arkansas party. I wants you to give the biggest one to de President. It weighs 125 pounds and tell him if de drouft had not hit me, I would send him a big one." I trust, Mr President, that this is a good melon and that you will enjoy it. Permit me to assure you of my best wishes and of my great faith in your leadership. Arkansas believes in you. Your exact number of Arkansas friends can be ascertained by referring to the latest census. Sincerely, SukeRuynold Seth C Reynolds To the President, White House. welms Ampricant president come OF insure ADDRESS REPLY TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ALIEN PROPERTY BUREAU" AND REFER TO INITIALS AND NUMBER department OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, D.C. Aug. 18-34 Dear Mr McIntyre:- I shall be pleased if you will deliver this watermelon and my accompanying note to the President. Thanking you for this courtesy, I am, Yours sincerely suh@Kumolde Seth C Reynolds. To Mr Marvin McIntyre, Secretary, White House. Line Furnished. nx. CHARLES A DUSSELL photos to house. pr.7. q-R August 23, 1934 My dear Mr. Robinson: The photographs which you were good enough to forward to the President have been received, and he has asked me to thank you for your thougt- fulness in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, + at LOUIS McH, HOWE Secretary to the President M. Arthur Hobinson, KSQ., Hawaii Tourist Bureau, Honolulu, LPB Hawaii. Comedy and Carto tches Furnished. CHARLES A. RUSSELL p.p.7. q-R ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 815 FIFTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON August 30, 1934 actool 96msts Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park, New York My dear Governor:- Mr. James F. Lawson Assistant General Counsel for the Federal Power Commission for the past thirteen years, Welfare Clause", that & has recently come from the press. has written a very inte resting book entitled "The General I have reviewed the book in its entirety and took a small part in examination of the text before publication by Mr. Lawson, although I claim no credit for any of the contents, but on the other hand highly commend it to your attention. In brief, it is an exposition of the powers of Congress under the general welfare clause of the Consti- tution, and as a whole is in support of your wonderful attempts to remedy by law the situation that confronted you on March 4, 1933. I am asking Mr. Lawson to personally mail you a copy of the book for your examination, because I feel that there is much in it that will be helpful and an aid at this particular time. Yours very Oha sincerely Sent to house. CAR/dec ches Furnished. Comedy and Carto Falls Church, Virginia August 31, 1934 My dear Mr. President: At the suggestion of my friend, Mr. Chas. A. Russell, I am sending to you a copy of my brief on the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution. This book contains the answer to the screed now emanating from the kept lawyers of the American Bar Association and the pseudo American Liberty League and is a constitutional argument for the New Deal. I have already made it available to several of the Assistant Attorneys General. Very sincerely yours, JAMES F. LAWSON Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park, New York Dims, IVE. maynow ches Furnished. Comedy and Carto Poughkeepsie, N. Y., September 6, 1934 My dear Mr. Russell: The President has asked me to ac- knowledge the receipt of your letter of August thirtieth and to thank you for your courtesy in having Mr. James F. Law- son, Assistant General Counsel for the Federal Power Commission send a copy of his book entitled "The General Welfare Clause", to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary Charles A. Russell, Esq., 815 Fifteenth Street, Washington, D. C. mgs R AVE. маупоw tches Furnished. Comedy and Carto AAAAAAA KEARNY STATE DEPARTMENT September 6, 1934. On the above date Mr. Howe forwarded to the State Department letter from Mme. Andrew Bourgue, Pierre Cote Nord Province of quebec, dated 8/28/34 addressed to the President. Says she is a rug maker; that her husband is very old; she sends the President a rug and wishes him to send her whatever he sees fit, as she is very poor. (rug to State) See Bourgue, Mmme Andre P.P.7 9-R R DIVITS, AVE. маупон tches Furnished. Carto pur Сошерк KEARNY PUBLIC pit September 11, 1934. My dear Mr. Rumage: The President was much pleased to receive the hendsome cigarette case and cigarettes which you were good enough to send to him at Hyde Park, and has requested me to thank you heartily for your courtesy. He wants you to know how grateful he is for the assurance of loyalty and support expressed in the note you enclosed. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President X George Edward Rumage, Esq., 25 Hope Avenue, Rosebank, Staten Island, New York. es маушон tches Furnished. Comedy and Carto I 25 Hope Ave. don. J.D. Roomelt, Per. Roubank, S.I. Sept. 6, 1934. your E Excellency, and From w friend, who will always Es buttle for you, and america. Thank Cose for George Edward Rumage, cigarettes LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Monta Redman, Esq., 1535 Broadway, e:8 Tacoma, Washington. R BLUITS, ve. маупоw Comedy and Carto tches Furnished. AR 1636 Broadway p.p7. September 12, 1934. q-R Try Oker Mus Roozovelt givant thank My dear Mr. Redman: the Kindness Your letter of September fourth has have been received in the absence of the President, you sand hone and I want to thank you heartily in his behalf for writing. He will, you may be sure, greatly appreciate your courtesy in sending him the chowle back pair of elk teeth and will be interested in all that you say. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Monta Redman, Esq., 1535 Broadway, Tacoma, e:8 Washington. R ive. маушем Comedy and Carto tches Furnished. I Jacoma wash sept4-34 Recid and 9/12 1535- Broadway antro to They as Try Over Mr Roosevelt juant to thank you for the Windness you have ,nt reunded me you sand my home and rumistand me in the government S chools back C R DITITS, AVE. маупоw tches Furnished. MA Comedy and Carto I KEARNY PUBLIC but they havent given me any ching yet in had the mesfortion to freak my ande while onduty and was sick a long time in am a meny fine cook and practial misse I am anding aprir of alk twth I Hilled my silf in the jackson hole country and the gold mounting D R DISITS, vi. маупоw Comedy and Carto ches Furnished. AA I KEARNY PUBLIC SCHOOL KEANNY NEW JERNEY spin was paned out for the gold mines on cop fair niner on - Alanka and is do hope you will like them reny samp your Mrs monta Redman U R BITTS, ive. маушем ches Furnished. MA Comedy and Carto KEARNY Puelic SCHOOL KEANNY PROTEITY pp.R SCHOOL September 17. 1934 WRIGHT, Washburn, Esq., Brown, Wright & Co., Inc., New York, N.Y. September 12, 1934 Writes the President that through the courtesy of Justice Kernochan, (Frederic), they are taking the liberty of sending three bottles of San Carlos - Rum to him. See P.P.F. 9-K PPF, 9-R R BITTS, vs. MayHeM Comedy and Carto ches Furnished. KEARNY pp." SCHOOL September 17, 1934 Posserr STREET My dear Mr. Riggs: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of September fourteenth, with enclosure. If you care to send the President is 8. copy of the book "Vineyard Poems and Prints", as you suggest, your courtesy will be appreciated, you may be sure. Thanking you for writing as you did, Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President Mr. Sidney Noyes Riggs, Kearny Public Schools, Kearny, New Jersey. pls Sidney Sidney noyes Moyes Riggs Kiggs Encl. R BIRITS, ive. маупся tches Furnished. Comedy ind Carto KEARNY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEARNY. NEW JERSEY SCHUYLER SCHOOL 632 FOREST STREET ach September 14, 1934 9/17/34 Mr. Stephen Early, Secretary The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Early: Joseph Chase Allen and I have just published Vineyard Poems and Prints,a volume that deals with the island of Martha's Vineyard. The President has visited this island and undoubtedly has an interest in the places and people there. In addition to this there is a foreword by Jonas Lie, who knows Mr. Roosevelt. The book is a fine job of printing and binding. The prints are made from linoleum blocks and show that art at its best. The poems are written by a Vineyarder who has real genius when it comes to getting the feeling of this facinating place. We shall be pleased and honored if the President will accept from us a copy of this book. The edition is limited to five hundred copies. I have written to you because of your interest in a request I made during the early part of this year for assistance in the Roosevelt Ball. Mr. Hartley forwarded your letter to me at that time. I shall await word from you before I shall presume to send the book. Yours truly Sidney Sidney noyes Moyes Riggs Riggs Encl. R Bluits, ive. маупеw ches Furnished. Comedy and Carto Vineyard, Don't Fail to Buy a Gift, or as a Memento of Martha's VINEYARD POEMS AND PRINTS By JOSEPH CHASE ALLEN and SIDNEY NOYES RIGGS ATDI mm SNR No Finer Book of Martha's Vineyard Has Yet Been Published Than This Beautifully Printed Volume-and There Is No More Truly Characteristic Record of the Island Atmosphere and of Island People. On Sale at L. E. BRIGGS, Vineyard Haven, Distributor for Martha's Vineyard. Price $2.50. k Bluffs, S M. Mayhew ches Furnished. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Carto pur a JO TUESDAY, July 17 sing 0 a 4 2 02-01 kins FRIDAY THURSDAY September 28, 1934. My dear Mr. Riggs: The copy of "Vineyard Poems and Prints" has been received and I want you to know that the courtesy of yourself and Mr. Joseph Chase Allen is very much appreciated by the President. Very sincerely yours, 20 the Hame Assistant STEPHEN Secretary EARLY to the President Mr. Sidney Noyes Riggs, Kearny Public Schools, Kearny, New Jersey. dj / P.P.7. q-R September 24, 1934 My dear John: The friendly thought which prompted you to write the President and send him the pine needle souvenir which you made, is very much appreciated by him. He has asked me to write you a note of sincere thanks, and to send you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Thrown away LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President John Roberts, 1923 First Avenue, Spokane, Washington. ngm 50 years. - 608 W DALIONATIVE. Spo S Ro have, on. By M.R. 1923 First Abenue Spokane ackel R 9-24 9-24-0 President Goodevelt ns m. Washington, DC. Dear Sir This is a souvenir of Spokane Washington, where just you fifteen minutes I you spent sorry about it. when you came through child not ..Q see was I made this make myself out of pine (m) needles, ngm Your young friend John Roberts bo years - 608 W BALIONATIVE. S Spo face, on. By M.R. P.P.F. q.R THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 9/27/34 the R ib Memorandum for Mr. McIntyre: Mr. Hickman of the Raleigh Haber- dasher called. Says he saw picture of the President in a panama hat, and wants to come over and give him a Knox felt for fall. Will be glad to come over at your convenience and leave it with you. RB (National 9540) X ppt q.1t At ngm 50 years. - 608 W DALIONATIVE. S Spo kaue, on. By M.R. R.S. ave ppt, File OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY t prt qr Hon. Marvin H. McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. McIntyre:- We saw a photograph in the news- paper yesterday of President Roosevelt wear- ing a straw hat and were rather ashamed that we had neglected to provide him with a new Stetson felt for Fall. This has probably been due to the fact that our mutual friend Jim Cooke was not here to remind us of it. Will you be kind enough to wire me immediately the color the President prefers. Upon receipt of this information we shall have a hat made especially for him and sent to him in your care. Please also tell me x in your wire what kind of hat you want for Fall for your personal wear. ngm Thanking you in advance for sup- plying me with this information, and with kind regards, I am Sincerely, September 27, 1934. Jannis gRuhards 50 years. - 608 W DALIONATIVE. Spo S fame, on. By M.R. 3 ppt, September 28, 1934 My dear Mr. Ramsey: The cane which you sent to the President recently has been received, and I want to thank you in his behalf for your thoughtfulness in presenting 1t to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY G. A. Ramsey, Esq., 608 West Dalton Avenue, Spokane, Washington. ngm 50 years. - 608 W DALTON AVE. Spo kaue, on. By M.R. pift Recid rentro and 9-28-34 Spokane wash. Sept 11. 1934 7 President Roosevne ; 1- washing ton P.S. New my Rousevner :- cam sending you under separate coour a, > came made out of the Vertebrar 02 two cowa saies - By we - Now hire sowa died brom for want of water out on the desert was the Coulee Dam site - By-his you can we how bodly the Cover pam is useded. Hope you enjoy the use the came as much as I enjoyed Making is for you G a Ramser Very trusly Resident m Washington 50 years. - 608 W DALTON AVE. Spokane, on. By M.R. BLISHERS October 1, 1934 prtr R AVENUE NEW YORK CITY My dear Mr. Rimington: Many thanks for sending the copy of "I Think I Am Slowly Recovering". I shall show this to the President and know he will enjoy reading it at a favorable opportunity. With kindest personal regards, Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Assistant Secretary to the President x Mr. Critchell Rimington, The John Day Co., Inc. 386 Fourth Avenue, xpr7 New York, New York. q-b wlm S 000000000 00036000 ARISE IT IS DAY. adad 10/1 00000 COOOOOC ILM 386 FOURTH AVENUE . NEW YORK CITY CRITCHELL RIMINGTON Vice-President September 26, 1934 and Associate Editor My dear Mr. Early: A few days ago I sent a copy of I THINK I AM SLOWLY RECOVERING to both the President and yourself. We think it is a very funny book and I felt that both you and the President would be as amused by it as were we. Some people seem to have felt it was anti- Administration. We, on the contrary, think it is definitely pro. I feel that its publication will certainly help rather than hinder the many Democratic publicity forces throughout the country. Cordially, - Stephen S.Early, Esq., Assistant Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D.C. CR:L 9 til JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY PHILADELPHIA P.P.7. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT q-R Hon. Marvin H. McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. McIntyre:- I appreciated receiving your wire yesterday with the information regarding the hats for President Roose- velt and your good self. We are preparing two hats for the President, one in grey and one in brown, which together with the hat for your personal use will be shipped within the next few days. If they are not entire- R. ly satisfactory in every respect, please do not hesitate to have them returned. I know if Jim were here he would want to send his kindest regards to you. Frank ghuhard Sincerely, (Richards) October 3, 1934. p.p.7. q-R, October 4, 1934 My dear Mrs. Rose: Your letter of September twelfth has been received, and I want to thank you warmly in behalf of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt for the hand- made rug which you sent them. While the sacrifice you have made, and the fine motive which prompted your thought is heartily appreciated by them, they would not wish to deprive you of an opportunity to receive financial assistance through the sale of the rug, and it is therefore being returned to you, with the suggestion that you try to sell it. I want to thank you too, in the President's behalf, for your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Etta Rose, Edison, Ohio. ngm in Buckly I think the my och's had better be 10/4/34 nesm returned with a nice letter sug- gisting shetry to Dept 12 1934 sell it - lelt on the is from October ga the old raca- in sametime mpany- u Faren trade. to the Rug Le Hand ZILE trade , and as I promised to send your l are of my Rog Rug. women by myself not long a ga 2 and an the 19 of this month ident I will be 73 years old I am sorry that I could not send the Rug dooner , last I fust conldnot get the x r7 9-B money to send it till now I have a few corts Da will och'd 10/4/34 nesm Edison Ohio Dept 12 1934 Presedent Roosefelt Dear pir this letter is from mrs Etta Rose the old washin raca- that wrote to you sametime ompany- aga in regard to the Rug Le Hand indrustry of those Faren trade. thurting and Hame trade and as I promised to send your l are of my Rog Rug. women by anyonely not long a go 2 and an the 19 of this month ident I will be 73 years old I am parry that I could not send the Rug dooner last I fust couldnot get the money to send it till now I have a few conts Do will 2 send it as Doon as I can get Dame one to take it to the Post opice as I cannot malk havent malked now for most three years & am not weeveng raca- now because my Rugmarp is mpany- all used up and I cannot Le Hand get every more worp for a while I was so inhoper that would get The old aged Pentian as I sighned up my apply cation the piest af Last June and ident havent heard a word yet of carse I recieve 100 a week in Provisions but one needs clathes & shoes and now Fuel r7 so I dont Know what to think quB me Paar people get a doller a 3 meek and the People that are Hired al the Head of our help get so t per Hour I know of a Lody from this town that is getting that amount vaca- and her Husband is the ompany- Propeser of the Edison school Le Hand and he drows 200 Hundred per month now dear Presedent I do hope you & mrs Rassefelt will he pleased with the Rug sident mm and I would he pleased if mrs Rossepult would send me a card or letter to let me Know , and may our Hundy Father watch XP 17 9-B over you aur Presedent of the united states of america Mrs Etta Ruse, Edison Ohio 3. 1924 mr & mrs Ressepelt aca- inclosed are two little trees spany- called aleatha Le Hand they are heautifield Blosser the last of angustandation in Bloom for month as sa hape your have a Lam where ident mm where your can' Plant them and remember that I diarly lane to give Flowers they grow to 50ck pict high x 17 quB They ppt. q-R October 8, 1934. BLUT RIDGE BUILDING X IN My dear Mr. Ray: In Mr. McIntyre's absence on a vaca- tion, I received the Bible and the accompany- X ing letters, turning them over to Miss Le Hand for delivery to the President Sincerely yours, NoIntyre: H. M. KANNEE Secretary to the President mm Edwin L. Ray, Esq., Blue Ridge Building & Loan Association, Asheville, North Carolina. XP77 17 W.R-B 9-B Inc may <<<<<<<< BELL. PRESIDENT R.S.JONES, VICE PRESIDENT EDWIN L.RAY. SECY-TREAS. GEORGE H. WRIGHT, ATTORNEY CAPITAL $ 10,000,000.00 ORGANIZED IN 1903 BLUE RIDGE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA October 3, 1934 Colonel Marvin McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. McIntyre: I am sending by registered mail a book which I trust you will glance at and see delivered. Its a Bible. "Come over into Macedonia and help us" whenever you can. ELR-B A Edwin L. Ray Yours sincerely Muletba My dear Mr. Ray: October 8, 1934. BLUE RIDGE The President asked me to acknowledge receipt of and thank you for the very handsome Bible. He is delighted to have it for his library. Sincerely yours, Contemporary: Stephen Early Assistant Secretary to the President. Edwin L. Ray, Esq., Blue Ridge Building and Loan Association, Asheville, N. C. mm JOHN A. CAMPBELL. PRESIDENT JONES, VICE PRESIDENT EDWIN L.RAY, SECY-TREAS GEORGE H. WRIGHT, ATTORNEY CAPITAL $ 10,000,000.00 ORGANIZED IN 1903 BLUE RIDGE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA September 28, 1934 me Camer this was thanked s for? m.l. Colonel Marvin McIntyre, The White House, Washington, D. C. Esteemed Contemporary: I am enclosing herewith, together with a letter which is self-explanatory, one of the Elbert Hubbard Bibles, which I would be glad to have you put on the President's desk. There are no strings attached thereto, and no acknowledgment is necessary. We will always welcome you to Asheville, and remember of course, former pleasant associations. With assurances of esteem, and personal regards, Yours Baun very truly, mmb JOHN A. CAMPBELL PRESIDENT R.S. JONES, VICE PRESIDENT EDWIN L. RAY, SECY-TREAS. GEORGE H.WRIGHT, ATTORNEY CAPITAL $ 10,000,000.00 ORGANIZED IN 1903 BLUE RIDGE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA September 28, 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Esteemed Sir: I am seeking no job, nor am I asking for any patronage in behalf of my friends. As a layman and private citizen I am sending herewith a book with which you are familiar, and which has undoubtedly had a great influence in your private and political life. It is an intensely readable volume. My only request is that you re-read First Corinthians, thirteenth chapter. I am asking my friend, Colonel McIntyre, to see that this volume comes safely into your hands. No acknowledgment is requested. With assurances of admiration and respect, I am Yours very sincerely P.S. I have spent several winters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a very delightful place. Up New River I ran across your boat which had been cast ashore by the hurricane and was very sorry to see that it was a total loss and beyond repair. What a pity for the community. UTITEIN JOHN A. CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT EDWIN L.RAY, SECY-TREAS. R.S. JONES, VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE H.WRIGHT, ATTORNEY CAPITAL $ 10,000,000.00 ORGANIZED IN 1903 BLUE RIDGE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA October 11, 1934 Mr. H. M. Kannee, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Kannee: I thank you for your gracious note regarding a Bible I sent to Mr. Roosevelt. We are enjoying our friend "Mr. Marvin" as golfer and good sport, and we will have a reunion Friday in his honor. He is the "salt of the earth." I hope to meet you sometime. In good will, and Sincerely ELR-B Edwin L. Ray P.P.7. 9-R October 15, 1934. My dear Mrs. Redrup: Your kind letter of October ninth has been received by the President. He has requested me to thank you warmly for writing and for the beautiful gift, a product of your own handiwork, which you were so kind as to send him. He is glad to have it, and is indeed grateful for the spirit which prompted your act. He has also asked me to send you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, 2 20 Wouse M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Lousina C. Redrup, 1164 Jaeger Street, Columbus, + " n Ohio. es and 12/15 Is Columbus Ohio Oct.9.1934 Oct. 9.1934 Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the KSA. my Dear President: Washington DC as piece the undersigned of mudlemak now done pael by hand years by old Rindly accept the enclosed in great to our poor people, your and a kindness taken of appreciation for God my humble belief the agent of our best and maker and the greatest and created. and may God Bless and keep you President our country has ever to direct you in your every effort guide all mankind Sincerely your Friend Lousing b. Redrup 1164 Jacger St. to ocumbus Ohio Bisbee, Arizona. mgs Kopper trafters Howell C.Ragedele PPF 4-R R October 15, 1934 My dear Mr. Ragsdale: Your letter of October eighth has been received and I want you to know of the President's appreciation of your thoughtfulness in sending the solid Arizona copper napkin clip to him. He has asked me to thank you most warmly. Very sincerely yours, X pp7 G-N M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary Howell C. Ragsdale, Esq., Box 714, Bisbee, x Arizona. mgs V Kooser Krafters Howell C.Ragedale, Boy 714 Bisbee, arizona The President October 851984 Expecitive Marision Washington, D.de My dear mr. President; Enclosed find a little token our esteen. This napkin klip is solid arizona Cappeimation Arizona by arizona Kraftsmed the have started a small prescienting plant, the or ly oneen, industry chestatetol further help the capper favor on this little gift and that the hopenthat you well lookiwith you u u ildo acexin your p west to pro wheth welfare-of the copper industries, which are so vital to our states I hrighe most sincerely yours, Kooner Kafters Howell C.Ragedale, October 24, 1934. p.p.7, q.R. My dear Mr. Ramsey: The President has received your letter of September twentieth and requests me to thank you heartily for writing. He is glad to have the two handsome canes to which you refer, and wants you to know how grateful he is for this t evidence of your friendly interest and good will. Please let me assure you that the Presi- dent appreciates your courtesy in letting him h have the benefit of your suggestions. Very sincerely yours, is & M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY d George D. Ramsey, Esq., we c/o D. 0. Medley, Marfa, it Texas. es and oh farm labor situation m the southern states; a copy of which is being mailed to the Secretary of agriculture 19. E and 10/20 of marfa, Tyas, President manhlin D. Roosevelt, September 20-1934, White House, Honorable Sir :- Washington, D.C. accomhamying this letter you will find two canes made of "lacewood" one or both of which it is hoped you will he able to use. has been doing some special work For the past year the order on, the mineral deposits of the Da- us mountains. about four months ago two lacewood sticks were found that appeared suitable to make States. Since then what would have cames for the President of the United otherwise been idle time was spent on what you will find herewith. canes Enclosed you will find some emelope suggestions on a solution of the catton grower's problem and The farm labor situation in The southern states; a copy of which is being mailed to the Secretary of agriculture The wood of which these canes were made grew in the Davis Texas, on the Lanch of D.D. midley mountains of Jeff Danis county, and was fashioned by the ander Very respectfully submitted Geo. L.Rannsey. Marja, Telas, & Di D. medley PS. Not knowing your length for GC came could not part on the necessary tips. RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY NOV THE WNITE $ HOUSE 1934 WESTERN MADE WORK SHIRTS-UNDERWEAR-PLAYSUITS NEW YORK 65 LEONARD ST, 212 WEST MONROE ST. PaR October 23, 1934 My dear Miss Rumph: The President has asked me to tell you how very much he appreciates the fine motive which prompted you to send him the etching to which you refer in your letter of October seventeenth. He is more than glad to have it, and wants you to know that he is deeply grateful for this evidence of your friendly interest. He also wishes me to convey his sincere thanks to you for your kind expression of confidence. Very sincerely yours, rent 20 House xpa+ &E M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Alice E. Rumph, + 560 Berkeley Avenue, Orange, New Jersey. ngm THE . to 1934 PANY Etching m m. dash NOV ENGINED WHITE & HOUBE S 1934 ackiel : WEST MONROE ST. 10/23/34 him r 1 1934 Une The accasion of his pro. - posed deat rist to Williamshing 11-5 ad of our first representa time government, and in accordance mth (k deep respect for our great we thought it only Democratic Presedent and ade - should be inscribed his reorganization 7 our rator, Miss Ann Butterfield ment. national offairs, may I 5 a memento of A Century orivileged to play therein. RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HGM.W (sent to Co. because President x name not clear) NRA a OF MEMBER u.s. Releg Are. Orange. new Jersey October 17, 1934 MPANY Presedent Roosevelt NOV THE RECEIVED WHITE 8 HOUBE TTS 1934 asked at the White House 10/23/34 212 WEST MONROE ST. Washington P.C. ngm ber 1 1934 One the recesion of his pro- - posed rist to Williamsburg whe 1,5m Reat of our first representa- , time government, and in accordance mth (k deep respect for our great S we thought it only Democratic Presedent and made should be inscribed his rearganization if our perator, Miss Ann Butterfield arment. national offairs, may I as a memento of A Century privileged to play therein. RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HGM.W (sent to Co. because President x name not clear) NRA MEMBER no U.S. depeating Williamsburgs national treasures mithd most respectfully sub- Alie E. Rumph. S very truly RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY (sent to co. because President x name not clear) NRA MEMBER the u.s. RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY NOV THE RECEIVED WHITE a HOUBE 1934 WESTERN MADE WORK SHIRTS-UNDERWEAR-PLAYSUITS NEW YORK 65 LEONARD ST. 212 WEST MONROE ST. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS November 1 1934 Honorable Franklin D Roosevelt why White House Washington q-R District of Columbia Dear Mr President: At the close of A Century of Progress we thought it only 207 5 befitting that the last Flan-L-Back work shirt made should be inscribed with your name and also with the name of the operator, Miss Ann Butterfield of Bedford, Indiana, who helped produce this garment. We ask you to kindly accept the same as a memento of A Century of Progress and of the small part which we were privileged to play therein. Yours very truly RELIANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HGM.W Anbutway (sent to Co. because President x name not clear) NRA MEMBER U.S. November 5, 1934. Gentlement Your letter of November first has been received and I want to assure you of the President's appreciation of your courtesy in sending him the enclosed memento from the Century of Progress. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President em Reliance Manufacturing Company, 212 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois. for the President. from Beulah Randel, age 12 and PP7, Balboa Island. box 473 11-28 11 as Calif. q-R Autographed copy of her book of Poems, "My Poems II X616 thank sent to the house. him you how good WILL. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Beulah Randel, X Box 473, Balboa Island, California. es pot. November 2, 1934. q.R. My dear Beulah: The President has asked me to thank you heartily for your courtesy in sending him a copy of your book of poems and to tell you how much he appreciates this evidence of your good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Beulah Randel, X Box 473, Balboa Island, California. es SEVENTY-THIRD CONGRESS JOHN E. RANKIN, MISS., CHAIRMAN LAMAR JEFFERS, ALA. WILLIAM P. CONNERY, JR., MASS, ROBERT LUCE, MASS. EDGAR HOWARD, NEBR. RANDOLPH PERKINS, N.J. WRIGHT PATMAN, TEX. EDITH NOURSE ROGERS, MASS. GLENN GRISWOLD, IND. FREDERICK R. LEHLBACH, N.J. House of Representatives United States JOE H. EAGLE, TEX. J. HOWARD SWICK, PA. STEPHEN M. YOUNG, OHIO CHARLES A. PLUMLEY, VT. COMMITTEE ON WALTER NESBIT, ILL. EDWARD C. MORAN, JR., MAINE WORLD WAR veterans' legislation JAMES P. RICHARDS, S.C. RANDOLPH CARPENTER, KANS. JOHN H. HOEPPEL, CALIF. Washington, D.C. KATHRYN O'LOUGHLIN MC CARTHY, KANS. PAUL BROWN, GA. November 5, 1934. imm Hon. Marvin H. McIntyre, P.P.7. Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. q-R Dear McIntyre: I am sending you herewith a letter which I have just received from Reed Bros. Inc., manufacturers of Tupelo, who desire to present the President with some shirts made in their factory with TVA power. Please let me know whether or not the President could accept the shirts, and if so, let me know his size, and oblige. A Sincerely yours, J. E. Rankin. JER:R November 8, 1934. 1984 My dear Congressman: I return herewith letter addressed to you by Reed Brothers, Inc. The President wears size 161 shirts, 5 sleeve length. Sincerely yours, M. H. MoINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President mm Honorable J. E. Rankin, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. a.R November 6, 1934 My dear Mr. Rook: Your letter of November second to the President, with the enclosed copy of your booklet, has been received and will be brought to his attention at the fir st favorable opportunity. I can assure you he will appreciate your courtesy in writing. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President X Carl E. Rook, Esq., 462 Almyra Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. fef add 11/6/34 fet Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 2nd, 1934. President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: you one of the first printed copies of I am taking the liberty of sending HAM AND EGGS. All or any part of it which you can to use. use to help recovery you are at liberty Yours very truly, Garl E.Rooh CARL E. ROOK, 462 Almyra Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. ECONOMIC 7, PROGRESS 7. HAM R / AND EGGS Distributed by CARL E. ROOK YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Copyright 1934 All Rights Reserved lb O then letter dated 9th, is filed PP7.200- Election -1984 HAM AND EGGS OR AN UNEXPECTED TRIP TO MARS Is a fiction story to depict the cause and re- sult of putting in operation the relief program which is outlined in detail throughout chapter VIII. One of the programs used by the Federal Gov- ernment to formulate the public works division of the National Recovery Act and the Civil Works Program. EDITED BY CARL E. ROOK AUTHOR OF "SKULL PRACTICE" Price 50 Cents EDITED AND CIRCULATED AUG., 1931 COPYRIGHT APPLIED FOR, 1932 PRINTED FOR COPYRIGHT, 1934 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED dated PP7.200- gratulations -1984 SYNOPSIS EDITOR'S PREFACE or Chapter VIII of HAM AND EGGS was edited and sent to Mr. Gifford of President Hoover's unemployment relief commission on THOUGHTS EXPRESSED IN HAM AND EGGS September 2nd, 1931, and consigned to the use of the United States Government. Forestry and public lands preservation, The following received copies on subsequent dates: Industrial aid and control, Sept. 17th, 1931-Ralph T. O'Neill, Commander of the Ameri- Eight hour day for general labor, can Legion. Six hour day for industrial labor, Sept. 24th, 1931-Senator Brookhart. Government electric production, Sept. 31, 1931-Mr. Babcock, Commander of the Disabled Ameri- Government employ of surplus labor, can Veterans. Air Port and Air Line development, Oct. 31st, 1931-Mr. Walter B. Gifford, Hoover Relief Commis- Promote public safety by developing better highways and elim- sion. inating existing hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Nov. 22nd, 1931-Mr. Konald, Commander 9th District of Ameri- Slum elimination, can Legion. Encourage faster and more efficient railroads, Nov. 20th, 1931-Mayor Murphy, of Detroit. Government regulation of security sales, Nov. 20th, 1931-Senator LaFollette. Regulation of banks, Nov. 20th, 1931-Rep. John Garner. Registration of labor, Nov. 28th, 1931-James R. Garfield, Chairman of the Committee Control of alien labor, on Federal Public Works. Encourage home ownership, Nov. 28th, 1931-Wm. H. Murray, Governor of Oklahoma. Promote suburban homes with acreage, Dec. 4th, 1931-Passed as a resolution by Post 93, V. F. W. and Government regulation of natural resources, sent up through the organization. Production limits on large corporation farms, June 28th, 1932-Senator Albin W. Barkley, Democratic Con- Encouragement to individual farmers, vention. Child labor control, May, 1932-Rep. John G. Cooper. Elimination of monopolies, The Relief program was originally formulated for relief of the Care of war veterans, State of Ohio, but on the suggestion of Rep. George Roberts, it was Uplifting of public morale to encourage private endeavor, broadened as a Federal program, so that each state would receive Limited manufacturers' sales tax, the benefits simultaneously and prevent migration of labor and break- Currency control, ing up of homes. Increased taxes on those who are able to pay as a means of re- May 17th, 1933-President Roosevelt. distributing wealth and creating incomes from which the govern- Nov. 1st, 1933-Congressman Truax. ment receives its funds to function. October, 1933-Congressman Sweeney. Eliminate selfish interest in public service and promote public Other copies given out to public officials too numerous to men- welfare. tion. Regulated purchasing power means controlled prosperity. Letters of commendation are on file and as all personal contacts Gold is the standard of currency and labor is the standard of have praised the merits of the program, I feel it is now my duty to living. place it before the public for their comment or support. Land plus labor makes wealth and work plus wages makes pro- gress. 3 2 led 7,200- BY barl Rook HAM AND EGGS Chapter 1. WALK A DESPERATE GAMBLE OTILE The plane was loaded with all of the latest devices for mainten- ance of life in the extreme altitude which I was prepared to explore. A hookup was made which, through control by radio from the ground, would force the plane up even after my facilities to control it were ex- hausted. The plane was SO constructed that when the fuel was ex- DEATH hausted and the motor dead, it would sail in a circle and gradually descend to the ground. The only chance I was taking was if I should fail to regain consciousness before it landed; then, I would have to be taken from the wreckage. If I won, I was assured of a steady job as a test pilot. If I failed, 3,000,000 MILES OF IMPROVED ROADS IN ROADWAY THE AVERAGE PUBLIC HICHWAY 9,000,000. MILES OF IMPROVED -well, what good is life in a country where you cannot even get a job 46FT IMPROVED ROADWAY laboring? Two years ago, I thoughi I was sitting pretty. I was working steady and had the pleasure of paying the government thirty dollars income tax. I had ten shares of steel stock which I had bought on 60 FT. the margin and had it two-thirds paid for. I had borrowed the 1931 20FT ROADS IN 1950 money at the bank to buy them and had backed up my loan with for- eign bonds which were bringing me a good rate of interest and were all paid for. I also had three thousand dollars in the bank to serve as a nest egg for my old age. The market crash gave me a jar, but the bank carried on with me and as my bonds were still enough security to cover the amount of my loan and still having my job, I did not worry much. The next month I received a cut in wages which upset my budget. The next month the foreign bonds were worthless because of a revolution and the new government refused to pay the debts of the former govern- ment. The bank asked me to let them hold my pass book on my savings HASARDS account to guarantee the loan. The next month I received a layoff of three days each week and with my wages cut, I could not pay my apartment rent, SO moved into a furnished room and cut down on pleasures. The next month I was bumped off the payroll and really did not know what the depression meant until I tried to find another job. I did not want to sacrifice my stock because I was sure it would come back. I went down to the Budget Company and borrowed two hundred dollars on my fifteen hundred dollar automobile. The Man- WALK ager told me that was eighty percent of the blue book value. I sure hated to borrow on my adjusted service certificate but was forced to, to keep up payments on loans and keep eating. Well, it has been eight months since I lost my job, bonds are scrap, stock is gone, car has been repossessed and my bank is closed. I am lucky I have no one to keep but myself and am getting tired of sleeping in empty sheds and standing in line at the soup kitchen. 5 7,200- I am as clean as the day I was born, except for a Tombstone Chapter 3. Certificate and will have to die to get it. So pull out the chocks boys, COMING DOWN here goes nothing; and au revoir until I return. I dreamed that I was a boy again, sleigh riding, guiding my big Chapter 2. bob-sled down Himrod Avenue with a dozen of my friends sitting be- hind me. The road was a glare of ice and we were traveling about a GOING UP mile a minute. The street car came around the bend and started up the The ship lurched forward and seemed to lay down like a race hill. We were two blocks from it when an automobile came out of horse as it rushed down the runway. I worked the controls to make a driveway and started down the hill in front of us; just at the point it lift but the heavy load seemed to make it hug the ground. I could where we would pass the street car. Everyone dragged their feet see the woods ahead and gunned the motor in desperation to increase but the sled would not slow down. We must either hit the street car the speed. A chill ran up my back as she made the first bounce. I headon or hit the machine in the rear. The sled hit the machine on was too close to the woods to turn or slow down so mumbled a prayer the right rear fender and went over the curb and hit a fence. I tried and stood on the gun. My prayer was answered; in a split second to entangle myself from the fence and seemed to be smothered under she started to lift. I pulled the catch on the under-carriage, just as a pile of something. I woke up tearing at the helmet and trying to it struck the top branches of the trees and the plane roared on with get my breath. Suddenly I realized where I was, but could hear the lightened load and started a steady climb. nothing and everything was dark. I got the helmet off and seemed to breathe more freely, but heavy pains were in my chest. I set the controls to the maximum lift she would stand and The motor was dead and the wind was whistling through the wires of charted my course in a wide circle. the ship as we were drifting at a terrific speed. I looked out but Looking down I could see the cheering crowd below as we passed could see nothing. I moved the stick slightly to try to slow the ship over the field the first time. The city seemed to be very quiet. Small up and get it on a more level keel. The altimeter was up against ringlets of smoke were drifting up from some of the houses and a the peg and I did not know how far we were from the ground. It great many of the houses seemed to be deserted. The mill where I seemed a long time before I had her under control and continued to had worked since leaving school looked to be deserted. The stacks hold her in a circle and so drifted down with a dead motor. were cold and the parking space around the office only had a few cars Suddenly a light appeared on my left and as quickly it disap- scattered here and there. Engines were pulling freight trains which peared. A colored light appeared on my right and seemed to melt were not any longer than the excursion trains we used to see. The into the distance as I watched it. A series of lights appeared ahead country roads seemed to be deserted as only a car or truck would and as I watched, it looked like a well lighted railway coach. Sud- appear here and there. Only the paved roads could be seen from the denly, realizing it must be a zeppelin in my path I gave the stick a sky as the sun reflected on them and they were not very numerous. kick and dipped under it avoiding a collision by a small fraction. The air seemed to be getting foggy and upon looking down again It seemed to get darker and the ship began to bounce around the earth was gone and then I realized we were in the clouds. I turned like a flat stone bouncing over water. The ship settled again and when I looked down, the earth seemed to be covered with search all my attention to the instruments to keep the ship in her course and adjusted the stick to get the maximum of her climb, as the fuel load lights. There were lines of purple lights as far as you could see in lightened. I set the controls and tried to enjoy what I thought was one direction and lines of other colored lights in all other directions. my last meal. The ship had a one-way altimeter; it would register The ground seemed to be covered with well lighted landing fields. up, but not down, and I was determined to put it up to the top. One field seemed to be closer than the others, so swinging the course of the ship a little, we headed down. White objects were flashing The ship cleared the clouds and came out in the sun light of the through the rays of the search lights in every direction. I thought largest expanse of clear space that I had ever seen. It seemed like this must be California, because I knew there were no such flying hours of climbing and the sun was gradually fading from sight. fields and air lines in the East. Darkness enveloped the ship and I turned on the cab lights. I re- The ship nearly hit the ground before I knew it, but with a sud- ported by radio my altitude and the conditions of the air every few den lurch of the stick, it nosed up into a stall and side slipped over minutes. It was getting hard to breathe, but, I held out as long as to crash down on her left wing. Before I lost consciousness a man possible, before I put on the oxygen helmet. Finally, I thought I had opened the door of the cab and proceeded to give me a good round better do it before my strength failed me, SO sending the last radio cursing for landing in his hay stack. report and telling them to take control of the ship, I just had the helmet adjusted when the ship seemed to lurch and nose up SO that I Chapter 4. ANY PORT IN A STORM was almost lying in the seat. I set the dials on the oxygen control and just relaxed and waited for the end. I do not know how long it I awoke in a bed with clean white sheets and the aroma of cook- was, I think I just went to sleep. The drone of the motor seemed to ing was coming through the half open door. An elderly man was be a lullabye. cooking on an electric stove and the meat was frying to the tune of a jazz orchestra which was coming in over the radio. 6 7 ed 7,200- I called to him and he turned to me with a happy contented Chapter 6. smile and said. Well, son, how do you feel? I'll forgive you for wrecking my hay stack, but what in the world did you do with your PROSPERITY landing gear? I tripped it loose at Selfridge Field when I took off. I was busy focusing the glasses and the sights had me SO ap- Will you call them on the telephone and let them know we are down palled I did not hear my rescuer leave the room until I heard a motor and please get the altimeter off my ship before some one swipes it. start and he waved to me as his Autogiro passed my window. That is my guarantee of a steady job. I'll get it son, but don't worry, The mill was my first interest. The office was a large spacious no one swipes anything here anymore. building with a flat roof and numerous Autogiros were parked in a Is this California, uncle, or where am I? neat row. A small zeppelin was tugging from the mooring mast. The Well, son, I do not know any of the places you mention, where parking space around the office was filled with long lines of parked are you from? automobiles and by their shining appearance there was not one jilopy I am from wherever I hang my hat. Since the depression hit in the lot. The streets were a moving mass of traffic like a huge the country, I have drifted all over the east looking for a job and snake. The buildings in the city section looked clean and bright. could not find any until I hooked up with this adventure in Detroit. Their roofs were flat and a huge airport covered the central part of They wanted some one to ride a new plane to a new altitude record the city from which planes were leaving and landing like huge eagles. and they were promising to give the successful pilot a job for life. The residential section was what a dream should be. No shacks or The gamblers were betting 1000 to 1, I would not land alive. I bet half falling down buildings were in sight. The houses were mostly my last three bucks and took it on; SO now I'm sitting pretty again. of the large colonial type with apartment buildings scattered here I'll collect my three thousand bucks and have a job for life. and there: They were mostly of brick or tile construction and the frame Well son, I think you are off your nut, but lay quiet and you may buildings were all painted and clean looking. The yards were artisti- recover your balance. cally developed in hedges and flower gardens. The streets were all You did not answer my question, what place is this? wide pavements with a wide grass strip between them and the sidewalk. Well son, you are on the top of Mount Blank. I run the watch Speedboats were playing on the river among the larger boats tower and fire lookout up here. I was afraid you would set my stack and barges. on fire and burn down our beautiful pine forests. I'll pull your bed The railroads were a busy lot. Electric engines were shifting over to the window and you can look down on the largest steel valley cars and oh boy, how those freight trains do travel; you would think in the Planet of Mars. they would melt the rails. Ribbons of white paved roads led into the valley from every direction. Large trucks with trailers were Chapter 5. trudging along; cars were passing them like flies. On some of the A STRANGE LAND less traveled roads working crews could be seen. Trucks were haul- ing them material but there did not seem to be much machinery on Hell's Bells, uncle, I guess I am in the same dumps I was in be- the job. fore I took the flyer. Those mills look as dead as they are back I was so busy marveling at the activities, that I did not hear my home. Not a bit of smoke anywhere in sight. benefactor arrive until he greeted me with "now, do you feel well Your country son, must be about twenty years behind us like enough to eat?" some of our countries over the sea. Those mills are working twenty- four hours a day and they are regulated SO the production is always Chapter 7. about thirty days behind the demand. HISTORY There is no smoke because they are all run by electricity which I had been SO interested in the picture, I had forgotten the smell is furnished to the whole country by the Government and the cost of the food cooking and even forgot the pain in my chest. The men- is as cheap as postage stamps used to be. Every one is working six tion of "EATS" brought me back to earth with a gnawing pain in my hours a day, except those who do not have to work and have retired. stomach, which felt like my big guts were eating up the little ones. It is no trick to get a job unless you are on the black list. All you My friend opened up the oven and dished out a meal such as I had need to do is go down to the County Office and register and they will not seen since the bank went busted. While I was eating he pulled assign you to the public works crew until you can get a better job, in up a big cushioned chair and started to tell the history of their lives a private industry. before and during the depression of twenty years before. Here, take my field glasses and you can look around while I am This nation of ours is the youngest on the Planet of Mars. We gone. I have to take up my plane and give the forests the once over. originated through migration across the big sea from our mother Some of these campers are still a little careless about fires. When countries beyond. As we grew, we developed a mind of our own and I return, I will tell you of our big depression of twenty years ago and as we had fought hostile Indians and others to hold it, we decided to when you are well enough to read. will show you one of the programs throw off the yoke and get away from the dictation of our mother- our statesmen used to pull us out of the slump and put us where we country across the sea. Later, we had another great war in our own are today. country, which was a long conflict between the North and the South. 8 9 ed 7,200- Labor in the South was mostly done by black slaves imported by boat rowed 20% and the relief to the communities by the money being from Africa and the South Sea Islands. The North wanted to abolish circulated was only a temporary one. slavery and make all men free and equal. The South wanted to cecede. Well, the North won the war, held the union together, and The Administration broadcast speeches over the radio and ad- took over the burden of enormous debts to the foreign nations. We vised people to buy now and for each community to donate charity to take care of their local needs. Depression killing advertising was struggled under the debt without a squawk for a number of years, and, had them pretty well licked when the foreign nations got into a done on a large scale, but you can't make the public act by talking fight among themselves. We prospered for three years, because we when they cannot see what is before them. Rumors of hard times were furnishing them with supplies and ammunition. Our cap- were on everybody's lips and the public got frightened and started italists had great sums loaned to one side and when the to pull their savings out of the banks and put them in safety deposit other side started to sink our ships, we jumped into the boxes. Industry and business were crippled by the lack of support from their banks. Banks started to curtail withdrawals and many fight. They did not think much of us at first, with our closed, all over the country. Jobs were SO scarce no one could find little army and small navy. But, the way everybody worked to- one. Labor was working for whatever they could get. Business gether was a marvel and we had two million over seas and had won the war in less than two years. We won the War, but were like the houses were closing out their stocks for whatever they would bring. Bankruptcy was the style. Winter came on with not enough charity boy that went snipe hunting,-we were still holding the sack. funds to go around. County and city governments were broke and After the war, industries stopped. Many plants were worthless could not pay their employees because the people could not pay their because there was no longer a market for the war materials. Mil- taxes. The Administration stepped in to help the big industries and lionaires were made by the dozen by excess profits, which were taken the banks by extending loans, but were against unemployment re- on material which was in great demand. The government recom- lief or paying the balance of the Tombstone Certificates. pensed many of the losers by paying them cash for their plants which Congress was divided by party lines and while there were a were obsolete and contracts which were cancelled. number of good sensible progressive members in each house, they During the war, the automobile was making great strides in dis- were handicapped by the non-interest of the majority who were placing the slower horse-drawn vehicles and after the war it stepped pledged to their party and were afraid to act for fear of losing their into the breach as the coming industry. Aviation was still a risky political prestige. By fall, we had two classes of people, the rich and experiment. the destitute. The hard working middle class of progressive citizens The industry was on a cash and carry basis and for two years, were on the rocks. the business went well, until the people had their Liberty Bonds There are two things a man has in this country,-one is to live spent. Two years later the business hit a slump, when the banks re- and the other is to vote. When the Fall election was over, there fused to loan on automobiles as security. Repossessions were put- were a lot of new faces down at the Capitol. Here, I will let you read ting them into the used car business. Financing and loan companies one of the relief programs which was sent in and was one of the were organized and the industry gradually gained as the working things which pulled us out of the slump. class began to buy and pay from their earnings. I will have to make my rounds again, and get back before dark. Large garages were built. Oil wells were drilled, general busi- As his plane took the air, I opened the envelope and this is what I ness increased until all the factories had a race to see if each one read: could build all the cars the public could use. Dealers were loaded with Chapter 8. used cars and could not sell them. They were forced to hold down U. S. ARMY OF CONSTRUCTION new car sales on account of being unable to finance the used ones. Depression: Dealers went broke and new ones took their places. The public was A Nation is as progressive as its agriculture and industries, and, making lots of money and buying bonds. Many were trying to get they are maintained by the general public. When the buying power rich quick by playing the stock market. of the general public is curtailed, depression takes its toll of the sav- The manufacturers slowed up. WALL STREET and "Interna- ings of the industrious citizens and sets them down to the foot of the tional Bankers" had unloaded huge blocks of stock to the small in- ladder again. vestor. The small investors started to sell their holdings. The market An Army is as strong as its fighting soldiers, and under the was flooded and their values dropped SO fast that they were days be- supervision of efficient officers, it is hard to beat. Take away the hind trying to keep the records. fighting soldiers, and how many battles could the officers win with Industries started to intrench to be able to keep up their divi- all their training? dends. Labor was cut, buying power was curtailed and the longer it Federal Government consists of the men who the general public went, the worse it got. elect and pay to look after their interests and promote their welfare. The government granted the ex-soldiers the right to borrow They are responsible for the suffering of the people of the nation, 50% on their tombstone certificate. Most of them had already bor- which is caused by depression. 10 11 Five men can each take five dollars and play a sociable game of poker and the game will go on indefinitely as each friend take who wins, car in the rear crashes into him or he ditches his car to try to avoid loans to the one who goes broke. But let the five men five dol- striking a person. lars each and go in a gambling joint where they put twenty-five Remove the hazard by giving the pedestrian a good place to walk cents in the kitty every time the cards are dealt, and it will not be without endangering his life or the driver. Reduce the accidents and the insurance rates will come down to recompense the motorist. Put long until they are all home, and broke. Modern machinery displacing labor in the industries to such an the idle working class to work in his own community and he will extent that there is a surplus of men who are willing to work but start a new kind of prosperity which will be controlled and will last. cannot find jobs to support themselves or families. Girls thrown out Regulate the program to absorb the surplus labor and as private of work through business houses cutting down expenses to meet business demands, release enough to take care of their needs. their incomes and throwing them on the street. Children starving The entire organization can be put to work all over the nation for want of food and not developing mind and body to grow up stunt- in within thirty days after approval. ed or die of starvation in the richest country in the world. Legislation: Pass a bill that will establish a Federal Labor Bureau. Pass a Remedy: Giving the laboring class work to support themselves and fam- bill that all cities must build sidewalks on all improved streets with- ilies and the charity food will be SO relieved that those who are dis- in the city limits. Incorporated villages to be classed as cities. abled will be taken care of. Charity cannot support the masses of The Federal Labor Bureau will create an organization which the public very long until there will be no charity funds for any one. will build sidewalks on one side of every improved road and when Give the surplus laborer work and he will pay his bills, build his that is completed, will put one on the other side. The work to ad- home, or catch up on his payments on his house, which he has partly vance or retard to take care of the surplus labor in all communities paid for and will go to the bank if he does not pay. The bank will throughout the nation. then loan for new homes, if they do not have so many old ones on hand. Industry will have to hold up the standard of wages because Result: there will be no surplus of labor. Gold is the standard of currency Confidence will return to the public who are employed and the and labor is the standard of living conditions. banking situation will relieve itself automatically. Communism will Charity given to the destitute workman is spent and nothing to be destroyed. Dole system will be unnecessary. show for it. Paying labor for his services in construction of a neces- Taxes will be paid. People will pay their bills. They will buy sity which will beautify our nation and give service to our people and merchandise. They will live better and buy more food. Utility com- reduce the danger to our Ives, will remain forever. panies will hire men to move their poles where necessary. Idle trucks Take the gamble out of Wall Street. Stabilize the market by and teams will be put to work. Material for construction will be moved holding a par value on all stocks and discontinue installment buying by the railroads. Cars will be sold for transportation. Mills will of stocks and bonds. Stop selling of stocks, bonds, which you do not make more steel for automobiles, railroads and pipe lines. Houses will be built. Furniture and equipment will be sold. Automatic own. WALL STREET has pulled the life savings from the general machines will not consume anything but the public will. public and given them certificates which have no basic value. Organization: The public must get back to work to recuperate his losses and Federal Organization and executive committee-Branch office hold up his standard of living. in each state. Loaning a man money to stall off his debtors is only prolonging Employment, construction and engineering offices in each coun- the agony and putting him deeper in debt. ty, under a chief inspector in each county. Solution: One inspector in each township. Create an organization which will keep the surplus labor em- All inspectors and executives under civil service, appointed by ployed and there will be no more depressions. The standard of liv- examination. All things being equal. The World War Veteran will ing in the outlying districts will be raised. They will consume' the get the preference. products of industry and improve the cities. The same organization Actual construction under the supervisions of the County Com- shall act as brakes to hold down the boom times which always re- missioners and their respective township trustees, and labor supplied sult in a crack-up. by the township in which the work is being done. Crews to be trans- Thousands of people have been killed or injured through walking ferred as they are needed to other townships until the work is com- on improved highways, because there is no place else to walk. Thou- pleted. sands of dollars are spent each month by the motorist, to settle claims Each road to be surveyed and the side to be just improved and repair damage to automobiles. Every driver of an automobile will be decided on as the one to cost the least for construction. Each has had narrow escapes (especially at night) from running down road in each county will have the walk on the same side throughout pedestrians. His family has been endangered by stops so quick the its length, unless a cross-over is absolutely necessary. 12 13 ed 7,200- Each county to furnish surveyors and executive crew to es- Labor shall register in their respective townships and counties, tablish the position for the walk. and will sign up on the job each month. Each county will furnish the transportation of material to the Transient labor registering, must be registered thirty days be- jobs through their own trucks, or teams, or through hiring them in fore they will be assigned to crews. the townships in which they are working. Labor can reenlist at the expiration of their thirty days work. Work reports, requisitions for material and labor reports to be Ten days to lapse between each enlistment to give them time to look sent in each day by The Towrship Trustees. for jobs in private industries. Township trustees will have charge of the work in their respec- County Inspectors can detail men to get jobs at the end of their tive townships and all labor must be drawn first, from their town- enlistment in industries where requests for labor has been placed ship, or excess labor can be assigned from the nearest city, or town- with them by employers. ship. County Inspectors can release men to work in agricultural lines All material shall be requisitioned and furnished by the State during the seasons when the farmers need help. This is to be regu- Highway Department. The amount designated by the State In- lated through the recommendations of the township trustees or coun- spector. Stone quarries can be opened and worked with prison labor. The ty commissioners. Age limit from twenty-one up to the age a man can produce a prisons would be relieved of over-crowding if the habitual petty crim- fair day's work. inal knew he would have to work hard to serve time. Farmers who hire their teams on the job can drive themselves Railroads can be induced to give a special low rate on this ma- or one of their family can drive, otherwise, they must hire a driver terial. who is enlisted in the working crew. Freight paid by the Federal Office of each State. No one team shall be hired for more than three months of the County Commissioners shall stand the cost of furnishing the year. transportation of the material to the job, as designated by the Coun- Team owners must register and prove to the satisfaction of the ty Inspector. County Inspector that they need the work to help support their farms A great many disabled World War Veterans who are drawing or families. Two persons of the same family cannot work at one small compensations and cannot get work in private industry because time. of their age or disabilities can be used in the Federal Inspector's de- Tractors and trucks are under the same regulation. partment and they will be able to live as they should. This will prevent farmers from deserting their farms and com- Federal Inspector can be discharged or transferred by their mercializing the job and will also help the small farmer to make a superior inspector, but cannot be discharged without sufficient cause. little extra to help pay his bills and taxes and buy the things he does Trial by Court Martial. not raise. Preserve the small farmer; the big farmer can take care of himself. The Federal Inspector is the boss of all crews and will designate how many crews shall work and will have the power to inspect the Machinery Allowed: labor and if any are found to be working, who do not need work, he Teams and trucks for hauling material and dirt for fills. can regulate it to the good of the organization. Teams and tractors used for plowing and slipscrapers only. Inspectors or employees who are found guilty of buying or sell- (Dirt not to be moved more than 200 feet by scrapers). ing jobs, can be expelled and fined the amount of money drawn from No road scrapers, power scrapers, automatic loaders or power the payroll. shovels permitted on the job. Salaries of Federal Inspectors and their assistants and clerical Dump trucks and dump wagons all to be loaded by hand, except force to be set by the committee which will function as a board of at the material bins or railroad cars where material is shipped in. directors, appointed by the President. Rolling shed for storing tools and housing the timekeeper on Wages: each job. (This can be rented or bought). Wages to be paid the standard, as now in the State Highway A tent to provide shelter for the crew in bad weather. Department. Picks and shovels assigned to the man and charged to them. Working day limited to 8 hours on the job, men will furnish Exchanged for new ones as they wear out. their own transportation to and from the job. Power roller for finishing the surface and rolling fills. Labor: Working Crews: Girls will be used for all clerical work, except in the working One Construction foreman. Enlisted for one year. crews. Soldier's widows and girls or women who are supporting famil- One Assistant foreman. ies will be given the preference. One Roller operator. All labor must be naturalized American Citizens and will work One Timekeeper and requisition for material and supply work in the township where they live, unless transferred by the County report man. Enlisted for one year. Inspector's office. Team or Tractor drivers. 14 15 ed 7,200- Thirty to fifty laborers. The space between the road and walk will be properly trimmed One night watchman. and the ditches put in shape, and held to a depth of not more than one-half inch per foot slope from the center of the road. Registration: All men or ladies who do not have any employment and all those The sidewalk base will be 6 inches of coarse limestone, slag or on part time jobs who do not make enough to support their families, crushed stone, whichever is the cheapest or easiest available. The shall register at the office of the Chief Inspector of each county. His surface will be finished as the present system of building a tar topped card will be checked up by an investigator and if O. K. they will be macadam road, or any other pliable surface which would be decided notified by mail to report at the office of the Township Trustees and on. The finished surface will be 4 feet wide and smooth. sign up for one month's work. Men and ladies on the job will sign up for each succeeding month. All ravines necessitating too great a fill, will be bridged with a The County Chief Inspector's office is the only one empowered steel bridge four feet wide, having a concrete base and reinforced to refuse to reassign or release a person from their contract. concrete floor and railings on each side 31/2 feet high. Private industry when they are short of men will have to guar- All fills to be made with dirt from the closest cut or obtained antee a person steady employment for at least thirty days to obtain from a nearby hill, if the property owner will give his consent to re- move it or where necessary, waste material can be used. their release. Single girls will be hired only when they are supporting them- Each fill to be rolled every six inches. Walk to be carried up to the finished road at road intersections selves or families. Single men on part time jobs will not be placed on crews unless and over Railroad crossings. they are the sole support of dependents or themselves. Bridge crews can be worked out of the County Commissioner's Any one with a net worth of $12,000.00 is not eligible to work office, and assigned where necessary. and any one misrepresenting their financial standing will be fined Ditches will be tile drained with stone gutters and the slope car- ried over from the road so as to make the entire road have the ap- the amount of wages drawn. Indolence on the job shall be reported to the County Inspector's pearance of a city street. office and any one receiving three black marks shall be called into Appropriate necessary land to make the road wide enough to take care of the increased traffic for the next twenty years. the County Inspector's Office for a hearing. He can be expelled for whatever time the Inspector sees fit, or Payrolls: can be transferred to another crew and given another chance, if dis- Payrolls will be prepared by the crew timekeeper and signed charging him would work a hardship on his family. by the employee and Okayed by the Township Trustees and sent to If he will not work and has a destitute family, he can be sen- the County Inspector's office each week. tenced to a prison crew and his wages turned over to the family. Pay day will be each week with one week held back. Checks Each state shall organize a prison crew to work near the Capi- will be mailed direct to the employee. tol and be properly guarded and transported from the prison to the Each employee will pay the first day's wages each month into job. Their wages will be mailed to their families. an insurance fund to take care of any one who is injured on the Stealing tools or creating dissatisfaction in the working crews job. The amount of compensation to be set by an investigating com- can be punished by sentence to the prison crew for the term of en- mittee from the County Commissioner's office and Federal Inspec- listment. tor's office and Okayed by the Chief Inspector of the State. Labor can maintain its affiliations with any lawful labor union but will not be in any way protected or benefited by them during Township Crew Inspector: They shall be the boss of the crews in their district. his term of enlistment. They shall be transferred as the Chief State Inspector sees fit Construction: for the good of the organization. Sidewalk to be placed one foot from the property line. One foot Each crew shall have a Federal Inspector. higher than the center of the improved road. Poles and fences to be removed or replaced at the expense of Finances: the owners. Money shall be raised for the organization by popular subscrip- Trees can be cut down or circled at the discretion of the Inspec- tion, solicited from Automobile Clubs, Country Clubs and property tor. owners, who are benefited, or by donations from public spirited per- Necessary culverts to be built and drain pipe laid under the walk sons who wish to help their country. to take care of relieving the road or adjoining property from the sur- Necessary additional funds shall be raised by taxation on bicy- face water. cles, trucks and on automobile tires, according to size as they are Necessary cuts and fills to be made and the slope of either to sold from the factories who make them. Double tax shall be charged be not over 20% and where a likely washout will occur they will be on tires which are manufactured outside of the United States and rip rapped with stone. imported. Double tax shall also be placed on solid rubber truck tires, 16 17 ed 7,200- their load carrying capacity per inch is greater travel than the pneuma- The Job: as tic tire. Wheel tax on all other vehicles which will on the road We now have in the United States about 3,024,233 miles of im- as they are produced new from the factories. proved roads, which cost approximately $25,000,000,000.00. Suggestion of ten cents per inch on pneumatic tires and inch twenty It will take a long time to put sidewalks on both sides of them cents inch on solid rubber tires. Twenty vehicles. cents per on all and no one will notice the cost anymore than we have noticed the steel tires per on wheels of farm machinery and cost of building the roads. And, more roads will be improved. Tax on men's and ladies' socks and stockings. This program will master depression for the next twenty years Suggestion 10% of the factory invoice. and then other improvements can be outlined to continue the or- This will make every person share the cost of the plan accord- ganization indefinitely. ing to their means. Cosmetic tax of 10% of invoices. Conclusion: Taxes to be paid by the manufacturer on all goods as it is ship- We have several national problems which the Army of Construc- tion will solve or help. ped from Five percent the factories. (5%) tax on yearly incomes of $15,000.00 to The foreign nations will be surprised at our ability to organize $25,000.00 and ten per cent (10%) tax on incomes over $25,000.00 and our statesmen will receive more consideration in the settlement of international problems. per year. Double tax on incomes from foreign investments. Capital and Industries will be developed, regulated and invested Collection of taxes by the Internal Revenue Department. at home. Raise the necessary funds to begin and operate the organization Crime will be reduced because the criminal hates work more than until the taxes are collected by selling Patriotic Prosperity Bonds. confinement. The bonds can be printed by the Treasury Department in denomina- Prison riots and overcrowding will be relieved. tions of $3.00, $15.00, $25.00, $150.00, and $500.00. The color tinge Slums and overcrowding will be relieved in the cities and the idle to be changed each year and the life of the bond to mature one year farms would be settled again. after date of purchase. They can be changed or cashed at the end The surplus wheat would be consumed because more people of the year and the holder will at that time receive 2½ interest on could eat more. the bond. The bond shall be legal tender and must only be sold or The surplus cotton would be consumed because people would traded in at its face value. The bonds shall be tax free. discard rags for new clothes. The Post Office Department will sell the bonds and will perforate Surplus oil would be consumed because of the tremendous in- them with the date of purchase and the date of maturity and the bonds crease in the automobile industry. will pay interest only for the period of one year, which is shown. Americanization of the foreign born population would advance Industrial plants and organizations will handle the subscriptions and they would become good citizens and not hoard their money to to sell the bonds as a patriotic duty without profit. retire to their native country and take it with them. Child welfare would be benefited because who can take better Approval: Send copies to all legislators and have them pledge their sup- care of a child than their parents, if they have the means to do it with. port or objection. Poor houses are crowded because middle aged men give up their If the support wins, call a special session and ride through the liberty to confine themselves to get food to exist. necessary legislation. Property owners are burdened with heavy taxes to support the Put the plan in motion before snow flies or the banks will own destitute until he is no longer a property holder, and then joins the all the property in the country and they will be closed before spring. ranks of the destitute. Excavating and grading can be done through the winter and Mergers and private efficiency in the industries are increasing the early spring will permit the finishing. Jobs can be started as the army of unemployed. soon as the surveyors set the stakes. Starvation wages paid to the common working girl is forcing her If we had some ham, we would have some ham and eggs, if we to degeneration. had some eggs. The old soldier problem will grow worse in the next twenty If we had some money, we would have prosperity, if we had years. In 1917, the young men of the nation took their lives in their some work. hands and flocked to the defense of the nation for a dollar a day. To- Maintenance: day they are broken in health and many through disabilities cannot County Trustees will be responsible for the patching and up- get work in private industry. As the years pass, the age limit will keep and also must remove the snow from the finished walk in the bar them. Relief compensation is not sufficient to keep them and winter. hospitals are SO crowded many are dying for want of care because Or, community crews of old men could be assigned to take care they do not have private means to get the proper attention. Their of their section throughout the year and work on a salary. widows are left with small children to support and no reserve on hand. 18 19 ed 7,200- Many are supporting invalid husbands by working themselves. Thou- Automobiles and airplanes are scrapped when they are five years sands are suffering from unemployment. old SO you may as well wear them out because you cannot get a lic- Ten million men will be put to work and as private industries ense to run them. pick up and confidence returns to the buying public, the organiza- The industries are run steady all year, except two months in the tion will be cut in half within six months. summer when the schools are closed. Outside work is shut down two Under present conditions this program will require the expendi- months in the winter time and no one holding a steady job in one tures of five billion dollars the first year and in the following years industry can break into the other during their vacation period. it will establish at from two to three billion dollars each year. All labor is registered at the County office and aliens who get Corporations and men with big incomes are the biggest kickers past the border patrols illegally, are immediately caught and de- about taxation. But why should they complain? They would not ported. have to pay any taxes if they did not chisel their profits from the Grafters in political office are put at hard labor and racketeers consuming public. The laboring public pays all taxes indirectly, so are confined where they can do no harm. why not give them the means to pay it with. People have learned they must spend a large portion of their earnings for the things they produce. Chapter 9. Corporation farmers have their acreage controlled by the gov- ernment to keep them from flooding the market. EXPLANATIONS Oil wells and mines are regulated and mining cities are inspect- Shadows were creeping up the valley when my friend returned. ed and kept up to a standard of sanitation by regular inspections. Lights were flashing on and the valley seemed to be a myriad of He was still talking of their wonderful country when I fell colors, the kind an artist would travel a long way to see. asleep. Dinner was served from the fireless cooker and my friend lighted Chapter 10. his pipe, turned on the radio to a program of soft, crooning music BACK TO EARTH and settled back in his easy chair to tell me more of his story. I was in the government employ on the same job which I now Cold cloths were on my head and heavy pains in my chest. A hold. Depression had not hit me up in the sticks here as every day soothing feminine voice was calling me to arouse. I opened my eyes was the same, and my check came in each month. to see a nurse standing with a cloth in one hand and a bottle of The phone rang. It was a call to rush to the hospital to see a something in the other. She greeted me with a smile and put her sick friend. He was an old army pal whom I had not met since the fingers on my lips SO I could not speak. reunion two years before. He had been hitch-hiking the country, Two days later she told me I had been unconscious for ten looking for work and was on his way up the hill to see me when an days. She said I had almost killed the governor, but he did not hold automobile coming around a curve clipped him and knocked him it against me. cold. The motorist drove him to the hospital and left before any She handed me a paper that lay on the stand. The headlines were "THREE MORE BANKS CLOSE THEIR one got his name or license number. DOORS". He gave me that envelope containing the Relief program, and wished I would keep it as the only possession he had. The original In small print down in the corner she pointed out an article which read: "VETERAN WRECKS GOVERNOR'S CAR". copy had been sent in to the government six months before. The next morning my old pal went over the hill. "An unknown veteran with a picture of a lady on his left arm You marvel at the lights in the valley and they are the emblems marked Mademoiselle of Bar Le Duc, while walking on the State high- of twenty years of uninterrupted progress. way, caused the governor's driver to lose control of the car. The No one worries about debts, they all own their homes, cars, machine was a total wreck as it skidded into a six foot ditch. The radios, airplanes and all have most every luxury they need. governor miraculously escaped with a few minor scratches and was We don't lock the doors at night, because there is no desire to able to proceed to his meeting in another machine." take a chance on hard labor in the prison camps. Children are better educated and grow up in an environment As I finished the article, it came back to me where I was, De- which does not make them envy their friends. pression Blues, overwhelmed me, and immediately I gave the nurse instructions. Taxes are low now, but who minds taxes when they do not have to stint themselves to pay them. "Sister, go over to the Red Cross and see if you can make a touch Other nations respect us because we are SO far ahead of them for enough money to ship me to the Veteran Foreign Wars National in living conditions, aviation, developments, marine and public spirit. Home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan. I have a life membership there." This generation took an awful licking twenty years ago and the get-rich quick stampede has been SO curtailed, people are more con- THE END tented to earn and pay as they go. 20 21 ed 7.200- BUY SKULL PRACTICE DISAPPEARING BLUES LEARN FOOTBALL 1 Educational and Thrilling Home Entertainment The mill shut down, and the shop closed too, RADIO INDOOR FOOTBALL The future looked as dark as a chimney flu, The bank closed up and left us not a sou, The Relief's gone broke, now what can we do? FOR THE COACH 2 To assist in teaching the players the principle of Football and making them realize the value of yardage which is necessary to win We had another congress deserted politics for action, games. To delevop the players mind and keep them thinking Football in The leaders got together and passed the legislation their spare time, in and out of season. They helped the money interests with a bill of reconstruction They helped the idle working man with the Army of Construction. FOR THE PLAYER To learn to realize the position of the team on the field and the 3 yardage necessary to make a first down. To realize the penalty for off-side plays. One off-side play in a We don't live high and have a little home, series of downs usually kills the possibility of making a first down. We pay as we go and don't have to roam, To realize the costliness of fumbles and blocked punts. You walk around the city and you don't see a bum, To realize the best defensive play is the good punt which nets the most yardage for the kicker. You can drive out in the country and enjoy the afternoon. To realize the danger of throwing passes near their own goal. To get familiar with various plays to help them outguess the op- CHORUS posing quarterback on defensive. Daddy's working on the road gang, FOR THE PUBLIC And we're eating every day, To teach them the fine points of the game SO that as a spectator We don't have all the luxuries, they will understand and enjoy Football. But we know when he gets a pay, To follow the radio announcer on the big games which they are un- able to attend, and bring the picture of the game as it progresses, to The depression's just behind us, the home, so friends and family can enjoy the broadcast with them. And prosperity's here to stay. PRICE .50 EACH BY MAIL SOLD BY CARL E. ROOK YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO DELUX PANEL BOARD $6.00 22 ed 7,200- AUTHOR'S LETTER TO THE PUBLIC insistence of SO many friends I have consented to place my name before is my voters Due to for the their consideration. Ham and Eggs, the Work Relief Program, platform. the I was born and raised in the 19th Congressional District. Politically, a registered Republican with Democratic ideas and have always three split to elect the man who was the most capable for the office. For years I the ticket been sniping at long range to sell public officials on means to kill the depres- to the have I am ready to go over the top and if you wish to give me transportation front sion. as an independent representative of the people you may use the stickers and give and them to your friends or you may mark out the present candidate of your party marked write in and place an X before my name thusly. (X Carl E. Rook) in the space A Record of Federal Service of Which the Representative To Congress. Author is Proud FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS Honorable Discharge From The United States Army X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK No. 1535019 FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK Enlisted May 26, 1917 Supply Co. 10th Ohio Inf. 37th FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS Division. Regimental Supply Sergeant July 26 to X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK Sept. 22, 1917. Company D 134th Machine-Gun Bat- talion Sept. 22 to Sept 28, 1917. Headquarters Co. FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK 134th Machine-gun Battalion Sept. 28 to Oct. 12, 1917. Supply Co. 136th Field Artillery Oct. 12, 1917 and FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS served until honorably discharged April 10, 1919. X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK Wagoner, Sept. 28, 1917 to Aug 3, 1918; Corporal, Aug. 3 to Oct. 19, 1918; Sergeant, Oct. 19, 1918 to FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS April 10, 1919. Active service in "Defensive Sector", X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK "The Marbasche Sector" and "Meuse Argonne Of- FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS fensive". X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS X CARL E. ROOK X CARL E. ROOK THE UNITED PRINTING CO. 7 24 ed 7,200- -1984 in 7: PP.7. 9' November 10, 1934. Dear Doctor Rome: Many thanks for those two nice notes you sent me yesterday. It was very good of you to share the delicious grapes with me. They will be greatly enjoyed. With genuine appreciation and best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Doctor L. S. Rowe, X 480 The Director General, Pan American Union, Washington, D. C. lb 0 the letter dated 9th, is filed PP7.200- Electron congratutulions -1984 p 7 ; 8 LUNION OF* M AM ERICANA THE director general PAN AMERICAN UNION WASHINGTON, D. .C. * ack November 9, 1934 Probillution themps My dear Mr. President: I hope that you and Mrs. Roosevelt will enjoy these grapes that have just come to me from California. Very sincerely yours, Mowe The President The White House. DIAMOND LAKE - A BEAUTY SPOT OF THE UMPQUA VALLEY shirting p.p.7. 7 November 18, 1934 9-R key My dear Mr. Harding: The President has received your letter of November third and the fine turkey which you and your associates were BO good as to send him. He has asked me to thank you heartily for your thought of him and to express his sincere appre- ciation to you all. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Ie Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY W. C. Harding, Esq., Roseburg Chamber of Commerce, Medical Arts Building, Roseburg, Oregon. gdb DIAMOND LAKE A BEAUTY SPOT OF THE UMPQUA VALLEY ROSEBURG CHAMBER Offices Medical ROSEBURG, November 3, 1934 action house Durkey To His Excellency Honorable Franklyn Delano Roosevelt President of the United States Washington, D. C. Honored Sir: This Chamber of Commerce is expressing to your order and for your personal Thanksgiving table a thirty five pound turkey with the compliments and best wishes of our people of the Umpqua Valley. This bird is the choice of twenty five hundred raised by Mr. C. Richmond, proprietor of the Sans Sousi Turkey Ranch near this city, an experienced turkey raiser formerly of Norfolk, Virginia. The bird's name is "Umpqua Chief" and he first saw the light of day February 16th of this year. Mr. Richmond is one of your ardent admirers and is very desirous that you and your family honor Mr. "Umpqua Chief" by paying your personal respects to him instead of passing him on to one of your official aides. The "Chief" is traveling thirty five hundred miles to grace your table and we sincerely hope he will win your favor and prove worthy of his name. I beg to remain, Sincerely yours, CHarting W. C. Harding WCH/han Secretary STATE in DIAMOND LAKE A BEAUTY SPOT OF THE UMPQUA VALLEY WAS D. RECHER 5' pr.7. 7. I q.R November 12, 1934 My dear Mr. Rumage: The President has asked me to say that it was very fine of you to send him the cigarettes to which you refer in your note of November fifth, and to thank you uver so much for your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, N. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY George Edward Rumage, Esq., 25 Hope Avenue, Rosebank, Staten Island, New York. ngm IMPORTERS OF SWISS - - MOSEL - RHEIN - - HUNGARIAN - - SPANISH, - - ITALIAN WINES, - - CHAMPAGNES Thank 25 Hope Cwe,, ) Company 1890 3 mL Roulank, S.I. mestic Wines hw. 5 1934 322-324 W. NORTH AVE. How. J.D. Roowelt Pur. ackd Chicago 11-12-34 your E Excellency, nrm may you and your er 15th, 1934. friends enjoy some Cigarettes, an you listen to the acturns of the great Democratic Victory, your friend. any George - Edward Rumage. a that we read in our ill be served in the White House. Being in the Wine Business Exclusively and continuously since 1890 (during the Prohibition Era under Federal Control permitting the sale of Wines for Sacramental and Medicinal Purposes only) we took the liberty to send you one case of assorted Wines from our Cellars. These Wines are known and recognized to be America's Finest and are from the Beaulieu Vineyards at Rutherford, California. Shipment was sent via Railway Express yesterday and we ask you to accept this Case of Wine with our compliments. We trust that the qualities of our Wines will meet with your approval, as the excellent qualities are appreciated by those enjoying a glass of good American Wines. the best produced in our United States, Yours very truly, Per Rechard D. Recher & Company IMPORTERS OF SWISS MOSEL RHEIN - HUNGARIAN SPANISH, ITALIAN WINES, CHAMPAGNES D. RECHER E. RECHER D. Recher & Company TELEPHONES ESTABLISHED 1890 sentro Rec'd- house. LINCOLN 3820-3821 Imported and Domestic Wines 322-324 W. NORTH AVE. Chicago CHICAGO BRANCH OF BEAULIEU VINEYARD P.P.7. RUTHERFORD, CALIFORNIA 9-R November 15th, 1934. To the Honorable President Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: It was with great pleasure that we read in our daily papers that henceforth American Wines will be served in the White House, Being in the Wine Business Exclusively and continuously since 1890 (during the Prohibition Era under Federal Control permitting the sale of Wines for Sacramental and Medicinal Purposes only) we took the liberty to send you one case of assorted Wines from our Cellars. These Wines are known and recognized to be America's Finest and are from the Beaulieu Vineyards at Rutherford, California. Shipment was sent via Railway Express yesterday and we ask you to accept this Case of Wine with our compliments. We trust that the qualities of our Wines will meet with your approval, as the excellent qualities are appreciated by those enjoying a glass of good American Wines, the best produced in our United States, Yours very truly, Per D. Rechem Recher & Company IMPORTERS OF SWISS MOSEL RHEIN HUNGARIAN - SPANISH, ITALIAN WINES, CHAMPAGNES November 16, 1934. My dear Mr. Recher: In the absence of the President, permit me, please, to acknowledge the re- ceipt of your kind letter of November fifteenth, and to thank you in his behalf for your thoughtful courtesy. Of course, I need not say that the gift can be accepted only with the under- standing that there is no publicity connected with it. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President E. Recher, Esq., D Recher & Company, 322-324 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. bsp MATIONAL WE SOCIATION VIGILANTIA 1896 MEN OF CREDIT 105 REED BROTHERS INC. MANUFACTURERS OF APRONS - HOUSE DRESSES - PLAY SUITS NEW YORK OFFICE TELEPHONES WORK CLOTHES - SPECIALTIES 72 LEONARD ST. OFFICE 360 AND JOBBERS OF MFG. 444 DRY GOODS - WORK CLOTHES - NOTIONS TIPELO, MISS 7. Nov. 19th. 1934. Mr. M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to the President, q-R Warm Springs, Ga. Dear Mr. McIntyre: The Shirts that we made here in Tupelo to give to President Roosevelt while he was here, we are mailing them to him - your attention - and if you will present them to him with our best wishes, we will greatly appreciate it. Yours very truly, RFR T REED BROTHERS, Inc. By- R+Rud p.p.7. q-R Warm Springs, Ceorgia November 24, 1934 Gentlemen: The President has received the shirts which you were kind enough to send him, and he has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your thoughtfulness. I may add that the shirts are accepted only with the understanding that no publicity is given to the presentation. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Reed Brothers, Incorporated, Garment Manufacturers, Tupelo, Mississippi. ngm To Our President with compliments of Reed Brothers. Inc. Garment Manufacturers Made in Tupelo with T.V. a. Power. Shirts Urinning publ. be " q-R November 21, 1934 My dear Marion: Your letter of November seventeenth has been received and I want to thank you in the President's behalf for your thoughtfulness in sending the drawing to him. I am very sorry indeed that the President has no tickets for the Army-Navy 787 football game. which could be sent to you. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President CWS Marion Reh, 2115 Ryer Avenue, New York, N. Y. now, 14, 1934- Dear mr. Rassevelt- ach 11-21 ews This is no doubt a very unconventional thing to do, but l do hope you wouldn't think me importment. l am 14 years old and a junior at Evander Childs High School. Being a very ardent young patriot, I've longed all my life to see an army. navy game. But 14 years of my life have passed and I've never seen one. l con't afford to go and next to wanting to go up in an aeroplane, I've wished for just that, l shall be terribly disappointed and disillusioned if l wont be able to see this years game. Wouldn't you please send me a tichet? l shall be terribly grateful. l am enclosing this drawing that ) have made of you. l truly hope you like it, Thank you. Very sincerely yours, Manion Reli 2115 Ryer Ave. new York, ny. In y. Marier Reh P.P.7. q - R. Warm Springs, Ga., November 26, 1934. Dear Sam:- The smoked sturgeon has arrived just in the midst of a serious business of dieting and now it is all shot! of course, I know that what you really want is to get my weight up to yours - all I can hope for is that there will be plenty of people down here to eat the sturgeon so I won't get 80 much of it. The wild turkeys and quail are starting to pour in and I am having a Berney grand time. We look forward to seeing you both the weekend of the eighth. Best wishes from us all. Always sincerely, Hon. Samuel I. Rosenman, P.P.7.64 444 Central Park West, New York City, N. Y. ] SAMUEL I. ROSENMAN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK Warm Springs, Georgia, pr12 PaR a- November 23, 1934. My dear Mr. RoBards: The President has asked me to thank you for your kindness in presenting to him the gourd upon which has been painted a reproduction of the George Rogers Clark Memorial. 552 He is very glad indeed to have this interest- ing souvenir of his trip to Harrodsburg. Sincerely yours, so House M. H. McINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President + J. B. RoBards, Esq., X 117 9.G G Harrodsburg, Kentucky. mam Barney Greeng rass -541 amstridum Dhar Brissy and startem ] Am - our delication dealer wants to send this strugron to the Bose So he can put on some wright. I told him I'd Leep gat it through to hin. It's good!! 1 Warm Springs, Georgia, November 23, 1934. pr12 9-R My dear Mr. RoBards: The President has asked me to thank you for your kindness in presenting to him the gourd upon which has been painted a reproduction of the George Rogers Clark Memorial. 552 He is very glad indeed to have this interest- ing souvenir of his trip to Harrodsburg. Sincerely yours, so House M. H. MoINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President X J. B. RoBards, Esq., X plt 9.G Harrodsburg, Kentucky. mam [ 1 Warm Springs, Georgia, pr1 PaR November 23, 1934. My dear Mr. RoBards: The President has asked me to thank you for your kindness in presenting to him the gourd upon which has been painted a reproduction of the George Rogers Clark Memorial. 552 He is very glad indeed to have this interest- ing souvenir of his trip to Harrodsburg. Sincerely yours, so House M. H. MoINTYRE Assistant Secretary to the President + J. B. RoBards, Esq., X 19.6 Harrodsburg, Kentucky. mam [ November 23, 1934. ppt q-R My dear Friends: In the absence of the President, I want to thank you warmly in his behalf for your courtesy in sending him & copy of the book "Sea Power in the Modern World". He will, you may be sure, be glad to have the volume, and will greatly appreciate your thoughtful- ness in presenting it to him. Very sincerely yours, Li Wause V. A. LeHand, PRIVATE SECRETARY Reynal and Hitcheock, Inc., 386 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. XPPFB X 4-B es 11/23 from for the President. as ** Reynal and Hitchcock, Inc. 386 4th. Ave. prt N. Y. C. q-R en Book, Sea Power in the Modern World, - 1 it 'm Springs. Very sincerely yours, sentro House M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary X PPF em GB Daniel Ryerson, Esq., 644 West Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. November 28, 1934. prt q-R My dear Mr. Ryerson: Your letter of November twentieth has been received and I want to thank you in the Presi- dent's behalf for your thoughtful courtesy in sending a copy of Judge Callaway's book to him. I shall be very glad indeed to present it to him upon his return to Washington from Warm Springs. Very sincerely yours, sent House M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary X pp7 em G-B Daniel Ryerson, Esq., 644 West Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Daniel Rgerson Publisher 644 m. Carfield Boulevard Chicago, Illinois November 20, 1934 11-28 The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of The United States Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: I am taking the liberty of forwarding you, herewith, a copy of a rather remarkable book, "THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SOUTH", by Judge Elvy E. Callaway. Although Judge Callaway is a Southerner, born and bred; he is that avis rara, a Southern Republican. In spite of this membership in the opposite political party I am hoping you will find his shrewd political, and economic observations interesting. Interesting enough to merit some comment from you. Of course, you know neither of us would be guilty of using any such comment for advertising or publicity. Both Judge Callaway and myself would treasure any opinion you would be gracious enough to make. Yours respectfully, DR:EJ Daniel Daniel Ryerson Ryerson / p.p.7. q-R. November 30, 1934 My dear Mr. Roberts: Your note of November twenty-fourth has been received and I want to thank you in the President's behalf for the kind thought which prompted you to send the honey to him. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWR Secretary to the President CWS H. Roberts, Esq., Hotel Winona, Finona, Minnesota. IN THE LAND OF TEN THOUSAND LAKES" FIRE PROOFED WITH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM N I was HOTEL WINONA ARTHUR L. ROBERTS HOTEL CO., PROPS. CENTRALLY LOCATED - WONDERFUL BEDS EXCELLENT FOOD-PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS 100 ROOMS - 50 BATHS ROOM RATES $ 150 TO 300 "RIP'S TAVERN" AS OF OLD ack 11-3-05 mr Franklin WINONA, at IINN. Pris usa nov 24th Dear Pres. Mashingtond Sanding a small Token for I took the library of your the Thanksgrim divin in I hope you will likel. shape of Comt hony which Runaning Janes CWS WELLOME GENUME HOSPITALITY ARTHUR L ROBERTS HOTELS OTHER ROBERTS HOTELS PICTURED ON BACK 1. p.p.r 2 November 30, 1934 My dear Mrs. Ricci: Your letter to the President has been received and I want to thank you in the President's behalf for your thoughtfulness in sending the pillow cover to him. I shall be glad to bring your letter to his attention upon his return to Washington from Warm Springs, and I am sure he will appre- clate the good wishes which it conveys, Very sincerely yours, Suntro Wause LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President CWS Mrs. Margaret Ricci, 122 West 8th Avenue, xppte 9-P a P Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Margaret Ricis' tho ave and Conshohacken, Pa 122 West 8 th are ben Ra ack Wear President : - 1/- ear Bo Eycuse me of taking the liberty of sending you this small gift. Because I feel nd that you are doing good for us poor people. l I wish you would appaciate is this Because it was make of by my aur hands of a poor end all. lady of seventy years of aga, for e well I hope you will have poor a merry b hristmas to as you and your of amily. for from Mrs Margareticci l the luck in the world. for he is doing good for United States. Because hes is very importants. + Pennsylvania. avv 122 West 8 there Conshohuhacken Ra Jan 7/35 my Dear Mrs Roosevelt:- :- Eyine me for writing the second time of my poor writing. gift of n. R. A made of my hands us you know I sent you a little of a poor women of seventy years of age. I made it of patton all. I was doing it very Contend to send it to Mr President Boosevelt for e hes is doing very good for us poor people. as I was working I vas paaying to god for him and for blessing for all. I wish him all all the family and the good the luck in the world. for he is doing good for United States. Because hes is very important. + Pennsylvania. avv Mear I write Mrs to Brosevelt you because office I know that Mr Roosevelt is very busy. To send me a very gently letter to make me feel as though you appaciate the poor work I sent you. wrote His Secretery to me and Louis said me Hawery. that he he would let me know. Clay. after was away and when he return day I vas waiting and suffing and did not get any thing. and did not have a very merry C. pristmas Because Truly I did not received answer. Wear Mrs Rosevelt :- mrs your margaret Ricco are I pray that you will answer West 8th my letter as I am very poor and 122 Conshshucken 0 P.a old I need some one to Contet me. I did not want any one to know it. Enjuse the writing and d wrote it my self + Pennsylvania. avv January 23, 1935 My dear Mrs. Ricci: Your letter of January seventh, ad- dressed to Mrs. Roosevelt, has been referred to this office for consideration. I am very sorry to disappoint you, but the President's time is so taken up with official duties that it is impossible for him to make a personal reply. He has, however, asked me to tell you how grateful he is for your prayers and for the lovely pillow cover which you were good enough to send him. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS McH. HOWE Secretary to the President Mrs. Margaret Ricci, 122 West Eighth Avenue, Conshohocken, + Pennsylvania. avv