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The Harrison times., 1920-02-14

broker who is now fugitive from
bankruptcy attachments. In the par
lance of the street il is better known
as a sucker list" II contains the
names of doctors, lawyers. teachers.
business men. widows and orphans
who have for some time past been get
ting all kinds of attractive stock liter
ature from this broker, and who, it is
understood, have sent to him nearly
$4,000 for investments that were
never made. The creditors OF the dis
sapearing broker have seized the list
and propose to sell it as part of the
assets in satisfaction OF their claims
Whether the court will permit the
passing of this list into other hands
is to be seen. If it falls into honest
hands it will do no harm. If, however
it is obtained by another wildcat pro
moter of the same type at the former
owner, it may be the means of further
defrauding a great many people of a
large sum of money.
A high value is placed upon suck
er list" of this kind. 1t does not, OF
course, follow that everybody whose
name is on such roll is an easy mark
for a swindler or promoter of fake
schemes. The majority Of the people
addressed probably throw the alluring
| literature in the waste basket immed-
lately on receipt, but If out OF $4,000
people thus addressed 5000 bite" the
profits are immense. Sometimes ac-
tual stock certificates are returned to
the investors. Printing is cheap, even
in these days Of high prices Prom
ises are cheaper yet, and it is on prom
ises that this sort of stock selling
thrives.
If every person who gets a PROPOSE
ton for an investment will but consult
business friend or banker before
sending a check there will be less
heart burning and distress. If an
investment is sound, based upon an
actual industry or enterprise, nothing
is lost by the time necessary to take
advice. Any bank official will be glad
to give counsel in such matter. 1t is
better to be slow than sorry.
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
GETTING OUR FACTS

Il see by the paper"-eyer stop to
think how much of our conversation
begins that way? When Mrs. Smith
starts in to debate a social affair a
wedding, a birth or a death she starts
in by saying 81 see by the paper
and when Mr.. Jones starts in TO talk
politics or crops or any OF the hun
dreds OF live topics in which men are
especially interested he always starts
out by saying 81 see by the paper"
But even when you do not say it,
stop and think what a large part of
every conversation is based on what
people doing the talking have read in
the paper. For what we see in the
paper is the handspring OF daily con,
versation, and it governs a good deal
of our conduct We have, since child
hood longed to keep up with the
times" and every sensible man and
woman relies upon the papers to keep
them there.
So let's bring it close to home II
Harrison people have learned to look
in the paper for their knowledge OF
what is going on, they have also learn
ed to look there for things that con
Germ them as individuals. Who's sell
ing the things they want to wear ant
eat, and who's selling them at the
most reasonable prises? How dc
they find out? Simply by reading the
paper And many a time you have
heard them walk up to the counter
and in starting to make a purchase
say 81 see by the paper" Pin then
down and ask them how they came t
call for a certain brand of anything
and they'll confess nine out of ter
that they saw it in the paper.
They expect facts in the paper
Then isn't it worth while for you, Mr.
Business Man, to give them what the!
will be looking for when they get tn,
next copy Of their paper. If you'll
think this thing over you'll recall
mighty few people spending none.
with you who are not newspaper read
ers.
If others can do such wonderful
things, why can't 10 S. Marden
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
BUYING POOR MATERIAL

When prices are high, there is a
temptation TO buy poor material OF
poor quality. People feel keenly the
need for economy, and jump at any
thing that seems low.
Merchants say more high priced
goods are being sold now than ever
before. A great deal of it is ornamen-
tai stuff, bought from desire for dis
play. This is the kind of extraya'
gance that is doing great harm. Sub
stantial and genuine material also
brings a high price in these times. Yet
it is usually the best economy. Buy
ing that class of good in simple styles
is a policy that should be encouraged.
The public complains of high prices.
The retailer feels the pressure, and
passes the kick on to the jobber and
manufacturer. The latter may try to
meet public demand by substituting in
forior material Many people believe
this is being done on big scale, and
that the average quality of goods is not
what it formerly was.
When goods wear out soon, the
country's replacement facilities can't
keep up the demand. The scarcity
thus created sends prices higher still.
A period of high porduction costs
is the worst possible time In which TO
buy poor material. You can't afford
to put high cost labor into poor stuff.
There will be nearly as much labor
cost in the poor stuff, and the good ar
ticie will wear two or three times as
long. Buying the good materil pro-
longs the life of merchandise, and thus
helps give the production facilities of
the country a chance to catch up with
demand. All which must tend to
bring prices to a more normal level.
II you buy goods recommended by
your substantial home merchants,
particularly at stores that show conf
dence enough in their goods to adver-
tise them, you can feel sure you are
getting the kind of material you used
to have. You will thus help restore
the merchandise situation to a normal
basis. If you are in doubt ask your
home store people. Their advise will
be disinterested for no sale is profit
able to a store unless it is satisfactory
to the purchaser
If you want to buy economically,
don't jump at the irst low priced stuff
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
fRv the limited Press }


LITTLE ROCK, Feb. 10.-General
John j. Pershing, commander in chief
of the A. Z. F. arrived here this morn
ing to be the guest of Arkansas for
twelve hours.
The train bringing General Pershing
from Oklahoma arrived at 11:45. Gov
ernor Brough and his staff, officers
from Camp Pike, city officials and hun
dreds Of civilians greeted General Per.
shing at the depot.
General Pershing and his party left
Immediately for Camp Pike. The in
spection of troops and conditions at
the camp we're expected to occupy him
until o'clock.
Upon his return to Little Rock this
afternoon General Pershing will be
ready for the public reception and hon
ors arranged by state and local COM
mittees.
He is scheduled to lead parade
through the principal streets at 4:3O
this afternoon. The parade will be in
charge of the American Legion. Fol
lowing the parade a public reception
will be held All former service men
have been invited.
The Board of Commerce will be host
to the General and his party tonight
at dinner at the Hotel Marion. Per
shing is expected to make an address
Before leaving Arkansas, Pershing
is expected to make an address at the
mass meeting at 9 o'clock tonight il
Liberty Hall He will go direct from
the hall to the depot, leaving Little
Rock at 11:3O tonight.
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14

Charles Nagle and Miss Dora Ro-
bertson were married Saturday at the
home of the brides parents at Burling-
ton and came to Harrison that eve
ming, and will reside on their farm
near town.
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
A "SUCKER LIST"

The Times notes that a list Of $4,000
names is to be sold at auction in New
York City. This list is politely known
as a customer list, the property OF a
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14

you see The way to do il is TO watch
the advertising in the Times. You
will thtre find plenty OF chances offer
ed to pick up real bargains.
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
l st

Because it is an Old Line Reserve Com
pany, managed by the most conservative eX-
perienced business men and it now has on
deposit with the State of Kansas $1,500,000
more than the amount required by law, to
protect the policy holders.
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
End

Because the Company has about one
million dollars annual income, and it is being
kept where it belongs, building up the coun-
try from which it is collected and re-invested
in farm loans and municipal and government
bonds and is playing its part in the develop
ment of the middle west
The Harrison times., 1920-02-14
:3rd

Because it is represented by your home
people who live right here, buy their goods
and spend their earnings in and around Har-
rison.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
AMERICAN TEAM IS
 FILING UP POINTS
tContinued from First Palge)

those qualifying. C. E Jacquith, Chicago A. A. was outclassed. The Finn Funlos and three Swedes make up the rest of the field for the final.
 England beat Holland in the -ug of war final today. Holland took sec ond. Belgium third, America fourth and Italy fifth.
 Ryan's winning throw was 52s75 metres. The Olympic record is 54.74 metres. established by M. J. McGrath, of the N. Y. A. C. at Stockholm in 1912. C. Lind, Sweden, was second, 4s.43; B. Bennett, Chicago A. A. third, 4S.23: Svenson, Sweden. fourth, 47.29; McGrath, N. Y. A. c. fifth, 46.67; T. l.. Nicholson, England, sixth, 45.7O.
 McGrath, who had a bad knee. did not throw today but his one toss of yesterday in the qualifying round was sufficient to give him fifth place. Ryan had one throw which was better than tha trecorded but which was de- clared foul because he stepped a short distance beyond the circle.
 The third heat was won by Luna tainen, of Finland. C. T. Clibbon, England, was second, Heuet, France, third; Speroni. Italy, fourth, and J. Hatton, England, fifth. The winners time was 32 minutes 2-5 seconds.
 R. F. Johnson of Morgan Commun- ity, Pittsburgh, was stricken with cramps in the 18th lap and forced to quit George Cornetta, New York A. c. was Tapped and stopped on the 17th lap.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
CTY ITEMS

Smith Business school opens Sept. First.-adyc
 The Y. NJ H. A. will hold meeting tonight in its club rooms in Judd S block. tr
 Mrs. George c. Ohlsen was painful ls injured yesterday while taking up a rug in her home. when she received a scratch on her right eye. She was attended by pr. J. H. Potts.
 Miss Mabel Sillman of the Visiting Nurse Station is on duty this week at the New, Britain Fresh Air camp.
 Miss Anna M. O'Connell, graduate of St. Vincent's hospital in Bridge port. has accepted a position with the local Visiting Nurses as assistant 10 Miss Fanny Buck in the Infant Well fare department.
 Exclusive agents Stetson Shoes. Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
 The Corbin Screw corporation took out a building permit this after noon for alterations to locker-rooIns to cost s10.00o. William H. Allen will do the work.
 Smith Business school opens Sept 
 Miss Cora Beal left today for Brandford. where she will enjoy a weeks vacation.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
CLARK AND ROUNDS LEAD
National Roque Tournament Is in Progress in Norwich, Conn.,, With Large Entry List Today.

Norwich, Aug. 19.-In the nation al roque tournament at the close of the morning matches today National Champion Eddie Clark of Springfield, Mass, and w. A. Rounds, Cleveland, O., president of the American Roque league. led the first division with five straight wins each. Former national champion c. G. Williams of Wash ington, D. C., is second with four wins.
 In the second division Richard Peal of Norwich, leads with three wins, and Mrs A. l.. Whitney of Portland, Me, is second, with five games won and one lost.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
Financial
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 1o:30 n. m.--Foreign advices prompted extensive short cov- ering at the opening Of today's stock market. High grade oils were par ticularly strong with independent hteels. equipments and motors. In chipping a sharp recovery in Allan tic Gulf was neutralized by the heav- mess Of Marine Pfd. and American Can. Rails also lacked definite trend Union Pacific and New Haven gaining as point each, while most low priced shares wero fractionally lower.
 Wall street 1880 p. m.-Renewing their attemp<s to depress prices the shorts again attacked tho sugar group at mid-day. those issues declining to 2 points oils, steels and equip ments reached about point from best quotations of tho morning and rails also yielded moderately.
 Sales approximated 3oo.o0 shares. registered highest prices of tho day in the moro active dealings of the final hour. The list made irregular gains. The closing was strong.
 Sales approximated o0,o0o shares.
 CNew York Stock Exchange auo- tations furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock ExchanEe).
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
NOT CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT
Coroner Herman Exonerates Norman FTancis-Declares Winsted Roads to Rc in Unsafe Condition.

winsted, Conn, Aug. 19.-Coroner Samuel Herman today in a decision held that Norman Francis was not to be held responsible for the death of his wife. Louise. on June 25. when she was thrown from the rear seat Of an automobile and killed. MT. and Mrs. Francis, with another couple were on their way to Norfolk from Chatham. N. Y. when the automo- bile struck the railroad bridge abut- ment in Norfolk. Mrs. Francis was hurled against the aDutment. Mir. Francis in descending the road to pass under the bridge had run close to the side as another vehicle was approaching.
 Tn exonerating MT. Francis the coroner says in his finding that the road conditions in that vicinity "are unsafe for public travel to strangers.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
TO TEST VALIDITY
Waterbury Ordinance Restricting Jit-
 Into Effect for Present.

Waterbury. Aug. 19.-At the close of conference held in the mayors ofrice today it was announced that no arrests would be made for violation of the city's new jitney ordinance until after a decision on the validity Of the ordinance by a judge of the superior court. The ordinance is to be in ef feet from midnight Friday night and excludes jitneys from streets in which street railway cars operate. Counsel for the jitneymen claim the ordinance is unconstitutional and on Monday they will apply for a writ of injunc- tion to Judge Frank Haines at Mid dletown. Pending final decision on the issue by Judge Haines there will he no arrests for violation of the or- dinance. Present at the hearing to- day were Mayor Sandland. Corpora ton Counsel U. c. Church, Supertn- tendent Beach of the police depart ment and two lawyers representing the Jitneymen's Association.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
Deaths and Funerals
William Farrell.

William Farrell, aged S1 years, dleo at the New Britain General hos pltal last evening. Death was due 10 lnhrmities incident to old age He IS supposed to have been the oldest llVlng Irish resident in New Brit am haVmg moved here from across the water over 60 years ago. He was employed at the Cooke farm in Plain Vile for nearly 50 years and was a familiar figure in New Britain where he became well known as a farmer Since leaving the farm, he had lived at 182 Hartford avenue. He leaves ms wife; one daughter, Mrs. P. J. Hehlr; and a brother James, in Ire land. Michael Farrell of Hartford and Joseph Farrell of this city are sur- VlNing nephewS and Mrs. Timothy Lynch of New Britain, Mrs. J. Glynn Of Hartford, and Mrs. c. Dooley of New York are surviving nieces. The funeral will be held Friday morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church with burial in St. Mary's new cemetery Floral tributes are requested by the ia mily to be omitted.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
COOLIDGE PLEASED.
Expresses Satisfaction in Tennessee Ratification of Suff. Amendment.

Boston, Aug. 19.-A reversal of the action of Tennessee in ratifying the suffrage amendment would be un- fortunate said Governor Coolidge to- day
 ''I am pleased to have the amend ment ratified" he said. T am sure that the vote of the wives and moth CTS of the nation would be most help full in determining the issues of the present campaign
 "I hope Tennessee will stand by it's action of yesterday. 1t would be most unfortunate if there should be any change in the result. It seems 10 be perfectly obvious that such a result is most unlikely to occur"
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
SOPHIE STILL WINNING
Champion Butter Giving Jersey Cow Takes Worlds Record for Ninth Tinle-Now IS Years of Age.

New York, Aug. 19.-Sophie 18th, nof Hood farm, Lowell, Mass, former champion Jersey COW, has come back at the age of IS years and six months with a ninth official record that makes her champion butter COW of the world, the American Jersey Cattle club announced here today.
 In nine years she is credited with having given 110,91S pounds of milk and 6,353 pounds of butter fat, an average of 12,324 pounds of milk and 706 pounds of butter fat a year.
 Sophie 18th now has a clear lead of 693 pounds of butter fat over her nearest competitor, lilly Alcarta, a Holstein, owned on a southern Cali fornia farTl, it was stated.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
CANNOT INCREASE RATES
New York Railroads Denied Permis- sion to Increase Charge for Passen- ger Service and Milk Trains

Albany. N. Y., Aug. 1e.-The Pub lie Service Commission for the sec ond district >oday announced it had denied the application of railways operating within the state for per- m1sSlon to file tariffs putting into eff rect increased passenger rates on Au- gust 2o under authorization of the interstate commerce. commission.
 me commission acted favorab bly upon the applicat tion relating to freight rates except as to milk and cream, it was stated.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
PASTOR HAMILTON RESIGNS

Recently Pastor Hamilton resign ed from the pastorate of the Bristol Methodist church, his resignation to take effect at the end of the confer ence year. He received an appoint ment as pastor of the Methodist and Congregational churches in the twin villages of Marion and Rochester, Mass, with a large increase in salary. MT. Hamilton before entering the ministry. was employed as fore man in one of the departments of the Wallace Barnes Co. His hrst pastorate was at Staffordville. this state. and from there he went to Wisconsin. MT. Hamilton was former lv a resident of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
TRANSFER INJURED.

James McGrath of 100 Hart street an employe of the park commission CTS, driving a dump cart belonging to the New Britain Ice corporation, was painfully hurt about the arms and legs this afternoon on Church street While driving his cart out or Corbln Place, trolley car crashed into 1t, knocking McGrath from the seat. The horses were somewhat in- jured.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
CIGARS FOR POLICE.

ohm X. Andrews of the J. A. An drews company, today presented a box of cigars to the police depart ment. Early yesterday morning Pa troIman Michael Flynn found a large quantity of goods on the rear platform of the building and he noti- fled MT. Andrews.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
SHOOTING VICTIMS FUNERAL
James Ma>ca, Shot in Springfield, Tuesday, is Buried i'm New Haven Teday-Many Floral Pieces

New Haven. Aug. 19.-The funeral of James Mosa, who was killed in Springfield. Mass, an incident in the fueds which are said to exist among gangs of "whiskey runners took place today. It was one of the longest ever seen here, the vehicles requiring Is minutes to pass a given point, Some of the floral pieces were very large in size one being 12 feet high compose of lilies and orchids.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
OIL SHIPMENT HERE.

The board of public works has re- ceived carload of oil today which will be placed on the streets of the city which are in need. a. once. Be- cause of the embargo the board has experienced much difficulty in secu A ing oil shipments. In the car arc 10.- 900 gallons of oil.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
City Meeting Wednesday
 Will Act On Bond Issue

Mayor Orson F. Curtis signed a. call this afternoon for a special city meeting to be held Wednesday eve ming, August 25, at o'clock in Room 2O1, City hall. The purpose of the session is to act upon the recon- mendation of the finance committee for the issuance of s75,0o0 in sewer bonds and $70,0O0 in subway bonds.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
GustaNe WeStnlan

The funeral of Gustave Edwin Westman. who died Tuesday morning at the home of his parents on East street. was held this afternoon from his late home and from the Swedish Film Baptist church at 23o o'clock Rev. J. F.. Klingberg officiated and burial was in Fairvicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
pLAINvIBLE MAN MISSING.

James Butler, of Plainville, de- scribed as being between 2S and 30 years old, was reported to the local police as missing. He was last seen last Tuesday. Butler hal been act ing strangely of late.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19
WARSAW REPORTS
 REDS IN RETREAT
(Continued from First Page)

were not continued yesterday as agreed, owing to the fault of the Polish delegation, according to a message sent from Moscow by George Tchitcherin. soviet foreign minister, to Leo Kameneff, soviet representa- tive in London.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-19

CLEARING HOUSE REPORT. New York. Aug. 1s.-New York Clearing House statement:
 Exchanges .................s7o .s7o1.ss1.1Te Balances ............ T7.5s1.2o7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-11
PETER SELLS IS
MILLION WORMS
35 Years on the Waterfront
in Sen Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov IL
Thirtyfive years ON the waterfront.
In which timc he figures he has sold
more than i6.ssO.ooo fish worms
have made Peter The Fisherman. a
wealthy man.
one OF the few remaining char.
Aetera OF the old Han Francisco
waterfront. for more than three
deeaden rcter has spent his days
from dawn 20 dark on his little cane
chair in the midst 81 his Shiny,
slippery stock Ia tmde. waiting Tor
tho ambitious angler too indolent 20
"diF his own"
Prices are high. but times amt
what they used 10 be" says the old
merchant who Is rcpuied 60 own sew.
cfai Of San f'faneisoo'H most yalu.
able BUSINESS sites, acquired IN tn.
days when land was chesp.
Ten cents doxen IL Peters stand
ard price now, whether you be gov.
crnor with new steel rod or ncwhhoy
with a willow branch. iiut concrete
plies and oil burning steamers are
making life a hard row now lie.
cause most Of Peters stock In trade
comes nom the worms found around
the wooden piles And %. oil from
the steamers Is killing the fish III
there Amt no fiHh people don't want
no worms" as Peter puts u.