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Show Natural Development FOR HUMAN VOL. L WELFARE-MA- N Your Only Refug ABOVE MONEY NO. 13 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May 20. 1932. OUR MANIFESTO NATURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION MEETINGS HUMAN POVERTY AND We, the undersigned citizens of Utah recognize : 1. That ruthless war is being waged against us by the WANT AMID NATURES i financial system. 2. That men, women and children have lost their lives, their homes, and have been deprived of their constitutional privileges by the financial juggernaut which crushes both master and servant under its grinding wheels. 3. That the welfare of this system has become the chief concern of the government, which we have elected to look out for the American people. UNK THAT IS WORD 4. That we have been barred from our schools by the financial system. 5. That justice is perverted by this master. VETERANS' BONDS 6. That the money changers have gained the support of WORTHJILUONS our priests and seated themselves in our temples. Plan Now Devised for Its Salvage. 7. That having gained their way into our churches they The final payment to the soldien now place limits upon the work of righteousness of our Chris- of the World War is of vital inA few weeks ago a local junk man sold his junk business to a tian institutions. terest to the business and indus& That the financial system has made possible and enThis corporation for (300,000. tries of the nation. It would cirshows what surprising values can couraged the growth of racketeering and gang rule. culate about $2,000,000,000 of legal be recovered from what people 9. That the lives of our children, even when we are al- tender money in the channels of usually throw away. Salvaging lowed to feed and care for and give employment to a them, hre not safe because of the trade, number unk has developed into a gigantic of people in the great ndustry capitalized in the millions. kidnaping racket. United States. The increase of Science has tauht us how to use THEREFORE, be it resolved: " money for the use of the people; most of what once was waste. 1. That we recognize a state of war to exist would be of more value to the naBut not the greatest of all 2, That we immediately employ every Constitutional tion than all the money recoin wastes the waste of labor. Until mended and apropriated at the three months ago, the greatest means to defend ourselves, through the following program: suggestion of our president, to and unk heap the world has ever First: That we organize our means of production build up banks, trust companies, mown had not been touched In- distribution so that we will be independent of the financial railroads, forein nations, and industrys junk heap jobless work- system. ternational banks. ers. Human beings thrown into Two Billions of Legal Second: "That we pledge ourlives, our fortunes and our industrys garbage can like so Tender Notes. many rotting potatoes on a glut- sacred honor to the project of obtaining our economic indeIf $2,000,000,000 of legal tender ted market- Averaging them at pendence, in order that our religious and political freedom notes were issued to pay the sol5,000,000 during the past two years, have existence in fact. ; diers bonus, it would be spent in a conservative estimate would place may Third: That to this end we adopt a policy of all parts of the nation. The money their productive capacity toward the financial system, and that no sacrifice would take the place of the false- at not less than $20,000,000,000 billions, mind you, not merely mil- of personal comfort or pleasure be regarded by us as too great ly charged circulation of gold and old certificates, which amounts to lions. A sum that staggers human to offer on the alter of our freedom. and $66712,750 of 1,309,219,000 A value well comprehension. Fourth : That we pledge ourselves anew to the principles the e seriei of notei; which worth salvaging. In a nation which ha slearned to of Washington and Jefferson and invite all liberty-lovin- g repreients all paper money unaccounted for, lost and destroyed, salvage millions of dollars from Americans to join us in the holy cause of freedom. of which the total other classes of junk, it would be The Reconstruction Committee, by Owen Woodruff, since 1862, amount is $1,975,931,750 which is strange if someone did not devise " Author. all charged to the people as cira plan to use these idle workers. The fact is that such a plan has culating money. MUNIFICENT AOUNUANCE DRAW EARNEST CROWDS Rousng Speeches and Exceptibnal Music Hold Interest CROWDS PACK AUDITORIUM Many Earnest Investigators. Were Present First Time Another rousing, enthusiastic meeting of the Natural Development Association was held at the regular meeting place in the Keith Emporium building last Saturday evening and was attended by a pulsympathetic throng of sating, members and investigators, who occupied every available seat and filled the doorway and aisles. Glad presided and introduced the various speakers and performers. Instrumental musical numbers . were contributed by Messrs. Saunders and Bergner of the Musical activities of the organization and the speakers were: Harries of the Commerce Mr. department, Mr. Arthur Crawford of the Mineral Research department of the U. of U., Professor Sanford, instructor in biology at the A. G, Editor G N, Lund of the Progressive Independent, G S. Wilkinson, business manager of the Director and Secretary Hy-ru- m papeijSmith of the N. D. A., President Beni. B. Stringham, et al. Mr. Harries gave a fleeting glimpse of his past life as aBrit-i- s mariner .and his introduction to the Natural Development movement Was enthusiastic about the future of this organization, and declared undying allegiance to the cause. Mr. Crawford in a few remarks expressed his interest in the prinand introciples of duced Mr. Sanford, "the bird man of the Utah. Agricultural College. Mr. Sanford declared that he was not interested in birds to the exclusion of his interest in his fellow man and his welfare. Was sure that Natural Development would play a large part in the solving of our economic ills. Editor G N. Lund spoke briefly on the trend of world affairs and eminent authorities who ?uoted dire disturbances in the economic and social systems of the world for the near future, with all the distress that accompanies revolution. Briefly reviewed the first conception of the Natural Develop- ment movement from the time that he first met Beni. B. Stringham, author qf the book on Nature Government that contains the plan on which the movement is founded, down to the present time, and made mention of the part which his newspaper has taken in the organVice-Preside- nt -- WM HE . - on two-ye- ar old-tim- actually been formulated. A corporation has been formed to work it out in actual practice. It is called the Natural Development Association. It is the first gleam of hope for the harried tradesman, the despairing farmer and the jobless worker. It countenances no confiscation, preaches no revolution and men aces no government. Rather, it would preserve the guarantees of our constitution. By changing bitter mutterings to productive cooperative action, it tends to dissipate the threat of violence and anarchy. It would substitute construction for destruction, for the old wolf-pac- k competition. Simple in conception and practical in application, it will not tax the comprehension of the humblest worker. Founded on the laws of the .universe, it cannot suffer from the scrutiny of the most gifted philosopher. Because it attempts of only the scientific every industrial facility, its operation presents no unsolvable problems. Because it is mans first consistent attempt to make operative the teachings of Christ, it appeals to every honest man. Because it meets the dire need of the becalmed business house and the its dispossessed wage earner, growth in three short months has been simply amazing. WILL DOBSON. isation. HOW THE PRESS Mr. Lund announced the of Mr. G S. Wilkinson, a OF THE COUNTRY newspaper man of ripe experience, in the publicity department, as IS CONTROLLED business manager of the paper, and introduced Mr. Wilkinson, who .responded and explained contemplat- Papers were Purchased to Create ling i ed improvements in the paper and the World War. to the change from a .a weekly date of publication. of all memThe following, taken from the Urged the bers in making the paper fully rep- Congressional Record of Februresentative of this great movement, ary 9, 1917, shows how the interand a strong factor in the dissemi- ests control the press of the coun nation of information. try and how they manufacture or Mr. Glad next introduced Sec- create public sentiment As they own the press so they own .he retary and Treasurer Hyrum Smith, who although an ardent and movies, the radio and the cables. constant worker in the movement This proves how the people are had always insisted that he was not being deceived: In March, 1915, the J. P. Mor-jja- n a public speaker. But after hearnight interests, the steel, shipbuilding him at Ogden Thursday he discovered that Mr. Smith had ing and powder interests and their been holding out on us, an opin- subsidiary organizations, got toion that was shared by all present gether twelve men high up in the after listening to Mr. Smith's schol- newspaper world and employed arly and thoughtful' recital of the them to select the most influential world conditions which have culmi- newspapers in the United States, nated in the present depression and sufficient of them to control and crisis. generally, the policy of the daily Mr. Smith, like all other work- press of the United States. These ers in the Natural Development twelve men worked the problem cause, was enthusiastic about its out by selecting 179 newspapers and then began by an eliminating importance and possibilities. At the request of Speaker Glad, process to retain only those necesMrs. Benj. B. Stringham, who re- sary for the purpose of controlling cently moved here from Shelly, the general policy of the daily Idaho, to be with her husband, press of the country. They fount arose and was introduced to the it was only necessary to purchase the control of 25 of the greatest congregation. President Stringham then ad- - papers. The 25 papers were agreed dressed the assembly, recounting upon: emissaries were sent to p some of the early sacrifices that chase the policy, natipnal and inwere necessary in order to get his ternational, of these papers; an message over, including the publi- agreement was reached; the policy cation of his books, and- the mis- of the papers was bought, to be sionary work required to interest paid for by the month; an editor people in this movement, in which was furnished for each paper to he had placed upon the altar of his properly supervise and edit inforconvictions and urge to benefit hu- mation regarding the questions of manity, all the valuable holdings preparedness, militarism, financial he had acquired up to that time. and other things of naIn introducing President String- - policies, tional and international nature considered vital to the interests of the (Continued on last page) purchasers." SELFISHNESS RESPONSIBLE Labor Saving Machines Have Played Important Part (Llano News.) Before men can live they must have the things to eat and wear and enjoy. These things do not grow on trees or fall from heaven They are the products of the toil of men. These products cannot be produced except by men's toil, by men using machinery and tools. These tools are themselves made by labor. But these products of labor made with machinery are brought forth out of the raw materials of nature grain, wood, coal, iron, cotton, etc, come form the earth. The land is the source of all wealth, and all wealth is the result of labor applied to some gift of nature. Wealth is nature's gift transformed in civilization by human labor for social ends. Legal Tender Notes and Silver. And we live in a wonderful counLegal tender notes and silver By Edward Cox money not redeemable in gold is try. Fifty great states stretch the only money that the people can from sea to sea, from lake to gulf. All Hail the system that we love. depend on to remain in circulation. Inexhaustible are the natural reThe one to cheer our hearts and give fair play; All paper money issued by the gov- sources of this vast expanse. FerIt stands for tolerance, peace and love, ernment is a gold credit, and the tile prairies, thousands of square Which drives all hate and fear away: United States treasurer is author- miles; coal and iron and oil and ized to maintain Human Welfare we will all pursue,- - - parity on all I other mineral deposits beyond of money. Hundreds of I culation; whole counties and states The head, the heart, the hand, united must be true millions of our currency in foreign covered with primeval forests Be loyal to our working crew. nations is stored away, until such billions of feet Ranees, far and And our colors red, white and blue. times that they may want this wide for cattle and sheep. gold. Our currency un- - cries f measureless product. In der the gold standard is nothing short every resource needed for a CHORUS-Th- en but an international money, use- - varied and abundant supply of give a cheer for the N. D. A. to home industry, and usual- - erything needed by man here at The cause that drives all fears away. ly kept in vaults to protect the 0ur hand. Oh give us peace and love we pray; gold standard. There is no poverty in nature in Our Government Should Issue these states. for the N. D. A. Legal Tender Notes. Come, rally round our ranks today, The United States government! And man's genius has sought out should issue $2,000,000,000 dollars many inventions. The world of Your health and wealth we plan to ever shield, of full legal tender notes, based machinery, made and operated by Let freedom and honor guide our way, upon the credit and resources of human labor, is a world of miracle. the nation. Upon such notes there More machinery was made and The sword of justice pledge to wield: would be no interest to be paid perfected in the last fifty years No thefts, no grafts, no mortgaged homes, the people. By paying the bon- than in all the history of the race Such plots well cast away, with all their moans and by us with legal tender notes; money before. Steam and electricity, and would soon be circulating in every water power, performing tasks ungroans. Where theres peace and unity. part of the United States. The der the touch of human hands, notes would enter into and aid equal to the physical labor of milThus we will ever happy be, fcvery industry and business. The lions and billions of men. There is no poverty or lack in legal tender notes would not be CHORUS hoarded away in vaults, expecting the power and perfection of rai- sorae day to be paid in gold. They chinery to meet the needs of men. With all our might well spin and toil Were we living in an earlier and would be essentially a money for To make our clothes; all other wants supply, more superstititous age, we might the people and by te people. Well raise our produce from the soil, " I .E. EDMUNDS, think that the gods had visited the Well transport barley, wheat and rye. 52 W. 1st North St, earth and had given us their seSalt Lake City, Utah. crets of titanic strenth and intelliWell dig some treasures from the earth, gence. The machine age multiplies Invent some new device to make them far more worth. wealth almost without limit. NO ft ff All take half will this but our time, I i- POVERTY HERE. LIVELY MEETING OUR N. D. A. - cal-clas- -- Fish-countr- ev-le- ss ay So well educate the mind. LAST HELD AT OGDEN en give three cheers for the N. D. A. Weve done our work, its time for play, Well sing and dance, and feel quite gay; for the N. D. A. semi-month- ly - Nature Han Done Her Part, We Must Do Ours CHORUS-Th- ay Volunteers Wanted For N. D. A Band and Orchestra After hearing the call and exhortation of Prof. W. H. Burgner of the Band and Orchestra department for recruits to form a band and orchestra within our association ,and his assurance as to costs and terms, there should be no delay in the enrolling of ample members. An organization such as this cannot progress far before the need for band and orchestra music is appreciated, and the time is fully ripe for such a movement. Inasmuch ai Natural Development brings just such things as this within the reach of all members interested, without the use of money, there can be no excuse for holding back. Manifest your patriotism by registering for band or orchestra work, if you have any talent in music, or have your young folks do so. Follow Leader Burgners advice and forget about the credits. Lets have the band and orchestral We need them. A Salt Lake policeman who died last month leaves an estate of $53,-00- 0 to.a sister in New York. Something queer about this, dont you think so? And the human heads and hands and backs that use that machinery in working up the raw resources of nature into finished products what of that? The human beings that toil today men, women and children constitute the most perfect, the most active, the most intelligent, the most competent and trustworthy army of toil that ever labored on this earth. There is no lack or need, 'or poverty in the backs and muscles, the hands and heads of these toiling American millions. NO POVER-Th- e On Thursday evening. May 12th, a company of six representing the Natural Development movement, comprised of Directors Woodruff, Glad, and Smith, Chairman Raw-so- n of the Labor department, ProObjective of the N. D. A. fessor Moench of the Salt Lake Business College, and G S. Wilkinson, representing the newspaper, We only want a chance to live conducted A happy, normal life, which was participated in by fifty Free from poverty and squallor. or xty interested residents. Unemployment, debts and strife. meeting was presided over xy HERE. Where EQUALITY means someby Director Hyrum Smith, and the thing Wealth is piled up on shelves of And 'gives one a chance to show speakers were Director Glad, who stores, in warehouses, by trainloads the Natural explained Development and The kind of stuff hes made of The is full charts, and gave information on of theshiploads. of theirworld If hell fail or onward go. muscle and products bethe operations of the work as Well be measured by our merit, their skill. conducted in at ing headquarters and worth Efficiency These intelligent, toiling millions When that old Almighty Dollar's Salt Lake City; n Mr. Wilkinson, - , I have made it all. Let who will, Not the biggest thing on earth. fnii ticipating business college, Mr.l The N. D. As the beacon light Rawson of the Labor department. Beckoning to this goal. First Woodruff I With its all wealth, have system We've no need for alms or dole. conducted a round table discussion n novertv in their Therell be a chance for everyone Who really wants to work; ABUNDANCE But a poor chance 1 assure you EVERYWHERE. the at to meeting, speakers agreed For one to loaf or shirk. a return the following Thursday Come and join our happy workers there is no poverty in And so to further information. night give Give them a helping hand. nature's gifts of land and natural And the N. D. As bright, shining resources no lack in the astound-M- r. ray Dewey now has the portable I ing miracle of machinery no Will cover our fair land. recently pur-- 1 erty in the muscle or skill of the Mrs. G 5. Wilkinson, chased equipment by the Natural Develop- - workers. ment Association in condition to Land, or machinery, and human to Honor go to work, and will be glad to hands combine to fill the world "Flags Dollar1 reads a headline in the contact farmers, gardeners and nr-- God gave us, with limitless wealth daily press. This comes as more chardists who have a surplus of to satisfy every human need, or less of a surprise even to Na foods requiring preservation. At I tural Development workers. We the same time, it is suggested that And yet the black night of hell knew old man "Dollar's" days the ladies of the organization put of poverty stares us everywhere in were numbered, but we hardly ex- by as much fruit and vegetables as the face. Poverty everywhere pected his demise so soon. Of usual for use during the winter. I that is the fact of industry, busi-Thecourse flags WOULD be is small chance of anyone I when he passes out to be having a serious surplus next I succeeded by Prince (Continued on last page) winter, Vice-Preside- nt cted pov-canni- ng Half-Mast- re half-mast- ed |