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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
DANCING.

There Is one habit of people that
will never pass, it il believed-danc-
ing. From the earliest times until
tho present, men and women, civilized
and savage, tame and Notwithstanding
tho present-day wild woman"-hava
expressed their emotions, their art on
occasions, in rhythmical movement of
body and limbs
It is interesting to note that New
Britain dancers will have the College
Rock" and the Chicago Drag Of
which to make an intensive study.
Confessing to Ignorance of the niceity
OF the steps of the modern dance, one
may nevertheless make the comment
that. of course. the college Rock
il appropriately named. College
should be the rock upon which future
success should be founded. Undoubt-
edly the new dance, az all darcea
should be, is personlf1cation of that
sort of rock. It must oe solid and
serious. There can be no frivolity
connected with such serious theme
chosen for reproduction in the dance.
The Chicago Drag also bears a
namo suggestive OF the handicap
placed upon person who has passed
life in that city of handicaps. It will
be interesting to a novice in these
new steps to see just how their inter
pretera present the categorical spec
tacles. If there should be frivolous
trimmings they will but accentuate
the significance of the dignif1ed theme
Most pleasing to note is the fact
that the "Toddle," and the 'Shimmy''
are passing away. Net only dancers
but dignified men and women have
toddled about their business and
shimmied uncertainty long enough.
The country must cease toddling and
shimmying and progress, with digni-
fed, purposefu1 propriety, into tho
place where 1t belongs, allowing tho
jazz to jangle into the depths where
there is weeping and gnashing OF
teeth.
1t is quite natural that college men
should take the lead in advocating
this dignity OF the dance. College
| men-not boys, mind you-feel their
| Importance and. az they advance
| through their course, they appreciate
| the burden of the morals of the world
| which rests upon their shoulders,
| broadened by vast experience - in
| athletics.
Taken from all points, the outlook
| for the influence Of the dance ia bet
| ter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
WHILE WE ARE ABOUT 1T.

While everyone In the city is urged
TO give jobs to men out of work-to
make their places, their lawns and
yards as beautiful as they can af-
ford by employing men from the mu-
nicipal bureau, it might be we'll for
the city boards to look more keenly to
the odd jobs 1t has that it might do if
funds of the city are available.
1t Is known that the park commits
sion, some time ago, called attention
20 a little spot at the intersection of
Hartford avenue and Stanley street
which is. to say the least, not a beau
Liful place to gaze upon as one comes
into the city from Belvidere.
The point Of land is the citys prop
erty, but, lying idle and unimproved,
seems to have been made use of for
various purpose that do not add to
It's attractiveness.
While there are gangs of men
working on the streets near thai
|
may be made available, to change
this little triangle from something thai
does not add to the beauties of the
city, into a place which will be one
more spot of the many which give q
favorable impression of New Britain
TO those entering it.
And above all it would give more
work. to men who need 1.-THE sort OF
work most. If not all of which, might
be done by men now available and
who are being given jobs by the city
1t is a time for some sacrifice on
the part of everyone. Those without
funds and without work are oblige]
to make Involuntary sacrifices. Those
with funds and those with work To do
fer which they are paid, ought to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
OBJECT LESSONS.

One Of the advantages OF the
movies" ia that they often present
object lessons to people who would
otherwise remain in ignorance OF
world affairs
Often a picture il shown of some
public activity OF which the average
young or older man or woman would
know nothing, were it not for hia at
tendance at movie where, whether
he or she cares about the picture or
not the scene is flashed upon the
screen and is thus brought to his or
her attention. Later, when some ref
erence is made to the incident, in the
public print, that person is inclined
to read OF it and learn more about
Il.
Recently . picture Of q radio-pro-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
Ar % ADVISES USE OF RUM.

Woodchopper Says Prohibition Is
All Wrong''-Uses Tobacco, Too.
Northampton, Mass, Aug. s.-Rum
and tobacco are recommended to
those who desire to live 100 years by
Joseph 0ulstt. oldest citizen of this
town. who celebrated his ninety ninth
birthday yesterday. GiIlett chopped
wood for nine hours. stopping only
long enough for lunch.
He was born In a log cabine in Yer
mont. ana attributes his splendid
physical condition to hard work and
plenty Of It," He asserts that pro
hibition Is all wrong and adds that
he has used liquor all his life, though
never excessively. Giliett says he has
enjoyed tobacco for years. and be-
Neves 1t 10 beneficial
Gillett recalled incidents of the
Mexican war and the rush of the
forty miners to California. He told
Of the first vote he ever cast in a
national election. and said that his
ballot was for President Polk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

PEELED ship, attacked from the air by
bombs dropped from an aeroplanc,
was shown. In thes news of today is
found an account OF the plans of army
airmen to attack tho old ship Ala
bama. 1t is stated that they will drop
missiles up to 1000 pounds to test
thin new plan OF attack.
The wisdom of making full trial of
this sort OF war ACTIVITY cannot be
overestimated. 1t will cost a consid-
cradle amount, but would prove true
economy in tho end. and tho end IL
no: far distant
A man may be very hard up, yet,
seeing tho chance to make big saw
ing in the immediate future, probably
consider it economy to mako small
expenditure l4ow to save a much
greater one in tho months to come.
The government is pledged to eco
Monty. But it's program OF naval ex-
penditure must be carried out az
things look at the moment. There
should be as thorough an understand
ing az possible, Immediately, az to
the probable success or failure of this
attacking from tho air" manner OF
offensa and defense. Full! success
might show the folly OF great imme-
date expenditures for capital ships;
failure might add to the conviction
of the necessity for. such expenditure.
And all this entirely aside from the
bearing the proven facts will have
on the coming disarmament confer
encc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Robbins 3. Stoeckel. state motor
vehicle commissioner, has taken q
courageous stand against the proposal
Of Secretary MelleI. Of the federal
treasury department to impose tax
Of $40 on every automobile owner in
An effort to help NIL up the national
treasury.
s. Perhaps conditions may be pecu-
liar to Connecticut. but 1t Is a fact
that automobile owners In this state
are now bearing all the tariff possible.
Within the past year their license fees
have been advanced to such a point
that to add further to their expenses
would amount almost to clasS dis
crimination. ana would force a COM
pAr4tively small number Of persons
to contribute out Of proportion. a
Connecticut automobile owners are
apprectative of Commissioner stoec-
kers championship Of their cause.
His recent utterances on this subject
reveal MIN ~ 4 public official who is
actively interested in tho welfare Of
his fellow men and women. one who
10 not satished to sit idly by and sim
ply draw his salary. His aggressive
ness and initiative under the circum-
stances ara communicable.
Them that has, gets. remarked I.
). Wiener, . Park street barber as he
effectually muszled the man in the
chair and, with . razor poised for
action. launched into his story regard
ing him concerning whom so many
stories have been written and told.
None other than P. S. Mcmahon.
when the restaurant In the base
naent Of the Hotel Bronson went un-
der there was q $3.50 show case, not
paid for and belonging to 4 Hartford
1rm, which I bought" the knight OF
the scissors said. That was = week
ago Thursday. That night 1t rained
and the next day when went for
n,y case found It standing. water
soaked and dilapidated. outside in
+. e.'s alley"
"Wellwatuvit?" rumblel from be-
tween lips mufRled in lather.
We'll. p. s. came out and said: It'll
cost you Ave dollars to take that
away
Tive dollars. What for?"
Five dollars for storage-Hey
Mike. don't let anybody take this
showcase away until they pay Ave
dollars storage due on it,
did you pay IT." quixzed the
.athered one.
Yep"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
DIVES IN AUTO TIRE; browns.
Bather, Unable to Swim, Is Held
Down BY "Life Preserver."

Hackensack, N. J., Aug. e.-Her-
man Slaughter, % years old, of Shef-
held avenue, Englewood, was drowned
In the Hudson river off Fort Lee last
night when he dove off a motorboat
with az automobile tire about him. In
the launch were Sloughter's wife,
whom he had married six weeks ago,
and a girl friend of hers. Slaughter
could not swim, and it was believed
In the dive the automobile tire was
loosened from his shoulders and
counterbalanced him, making it i'm
possible for him to fight his way to
the surface.
George Hassler of Fort Lee, who
heard the cries of the women, dove in
after Slaughter and succeeded in
reaching him. but Slaughter seized
him In such a way that Hassler had
to break away from him to save his
own life. The body was recovered
about an hour later.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

"JEsT RUMINATIN'."

.. (Robert Russell.)
Let the wealthy have their
touring cars, their wind
protecting screens,
But let us honest working folk
jest keep our. limousines.
Let the rich folk have their
furniture that's up-to-date
an fine.
But stuff made back in fifty
five is good enough for
mine.
Let the plutocrat have modern
maids who keep up with
For us, o1d-fashioned house,
keepers will do despite
their smiles.
Let the pdrse-proud people
drink champagne - al
much as they can get
Our tastes amt got the habit
we'll drink anythin'
that's wet.
Thus the song O. rich, the song
O. poor goes f1oatin' on
their way
An my OF ruminatin' pipe has
got a word to say.
"In the worries o. the rich an
poor there's lots that may
be said
(which never hits the con-
seriousness O. rich or poor
mans head"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

feel that any slight inconvenience to
them should be borne without COM
plant. If the Inconvenience is caused
by the taking away from them some
thing to which they have no right,
If it is possible to make this i'm
provement, and if the making of it
should take from some persons the
convenience Of being able to dump
ashes there or to park a car on the
unused spot, certainly they should
make no complaint if men are given
work grading and laying sidewalk and
making more slightly a place which
is far from that at present.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

The shimmy
Wrist watches
r. u. commissions
Bread lines
CAfeterio
White mule
Six-hour days
SIS shoes
White street-lanes
Jamaica ginger
Manicures
- Colt
P1ueked eyebrows
Evenings out -
Joy riding
Bridge
Skyscrarers
/. W. W.
Divorces
Reformers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
YOUNG MEN MUST SPECIALIZE.
bcnuey School in Boston Taking on
Students In Accounting.

The aftermath OF the great war
and the period Of .nf1ation that fol-
lowed is the severe depression in
business which is now upon us. Far
seeing, shrewd men realize that such
depressions are but the resting places
ana that the next turn Is bound to
be toward greater activity and pros
perity.
To THE young man in particular,
this Is crucial time, because his fu-
ture success and happiness depend
more than ever before on his equip
ping himself to do some sort of
skilled work which the world needs
and-will pay for.
There seem to be more and better
opportunities In the accounting pro-
fesston than any place else; whether
1t be In public accounting CONNER
eial accounting or cost accounting.
But to succeed, it is necessary that
Z man have a thorough mastery of
he subject; that Is, he must be a
specialist. To acquire this mastery.
he must get his practical education
1t an ins'itution which in turn spe-
cializes In tr-ining men for account
ing and finance and does not waste
the time and energy OF both its stu
dents ard itself, in attem pting to
force into the curriculum subjects
not directly related thereto
The school In the United States
which sets the standard by which
others are rated. il the Bentley
School of Accounting and Finance.
135 fremont street Boston. In the
two rear course at this. school. the
whole field Of accountancy and finance
Is covered IN q, most comprehensive
md thorough rssnrer, and the man
who las completed TIE course can
face the future with entire conf
dence that he has a profession in
which: the demand far exceeds the
supply.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
Is YEARS AGO

The annual picnic of St. Johns
German Lutheran ch4rch is being
held at Rentcshler parry today.
The Russell and Erwin plant has
reduced it's working hours again and
at present it is being operated on q
nine hour day of four days a week.
A baseball league has been formed
with New Britain, Meriden and Wal
lingford as opposing teams. Charles
Barrett has been elected president.
The first game will be played August
8, between Wallingford and this city
at Electric Field.
John lgoe, conductor on the cleo
trio lines, is spending a vacation at
New York.
F. G. Platt and family will leave
tomorrow for trip to Nova Scotia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
BOY SLEEPWALKER ESCAPES.
Falls From Third. Story Window, But
VIII Be Well in Few Days.

Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 6.-WaIk-
ing in his sleep, Benjamin Pecofsky, Is
years old, of Camden. visiting his moth
er, Mrs. Bertha Pecofsky, at the Anch-
or Inn, 2412 Pacific avenue, fell out OF
the third story window but escaped
death.
and gave a yell that startled the in
mates Of the hotel. He was picked up
bleeding and bruised and sent to the
City hospital, where it was ascertained
that no bones had been fractured and
it was said he would be out in few
days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
ON THE SUMMIT.

ON THE SUMMIT.
Saying goodnight to the ladies
On the summit Of Summerun Hill
1s terrible task for the lovers
Like paying overdue bill;
But they never have asked them marry,
And it's seldom that anyone will
So they're saying good might to the ladies'
On the summit OF Summerun Hill,
walking tonight In the moonlight,
Arm In arm, with their senses athrilI,
They ara talking OF fortunes and fables
By the side Of the rolIcking rill
When they mention that Poverty, knocking,
Sends Love in = bounce DER the dill
So they're bidding goodnight to the ladies'
On the summit OF summerun HILL
Fashion Is cheap in Z window,
Expensive when tapping a till
And Jack broke 4 crown for 4 ribbon a
That brought only laughter from Jill;
So the boys. when they vision the duty,
Are love sick no more merely ILL
And they're saying goodbye to the ladies
On the summit Of Sumnerun Hill
Saying goodbye to the ladies'
On the summit OF Summerun Hill
Is q malady growing CONTAGIOUS
Like fever brought by q chill
They are Sailing and. some Of them, Signing:
But they tell me that most OF them stI ,
Are abiding goodbye to the ladies'
On the summit OF Summerun Hill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
HIGHWAY KISSING A CRIME.
Suburb Won't Allow
"Spoon1ag Parties to Park Cars.

Pittsburgh, Aug. 6.-Mount Leb-
anon township yesterday issued a
public notice informing automobile
spooners' that they would not be
permitted to halt their cars on the
highway.
''At least one community in the
Pittsburgh metropolitan area has set
its face soldly against a new and
growing evil which has come into be-
ing with the almost universal use of
the automobile" said the notice.
"Spooning cars parked along the
highways within the township late
at night are to be frowned upon by
Mount Lebanon fathers hereafter, and
occupants who cannot give good and
ample proof of lettering will be
harshly dealt with"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
srILD ExPLoDEs, Kills 4.

Bellaire. Ohio. Aug. 6.-Mike Kis-
car was burned to death and four
companions more or less seriously
hurt In . forest near Jacobsburg, O.,
when their moonshining outfit explod-
cd. According to Coroner Clyde Har-
vey. the men were making liquor in
a dense woods, where the accident
occurred. Kiscar's body was brought
here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
COMMITTED TO HOMIE

Two children four years Of age.
one the daughter OF man who is a
prisoner in Jail and the other said to
be illegitimate, and whose parents
cannot be located. were ordered COM
mitted to tho county nome this morn
ing by Acting Judge B. W. Allins,
upon the request of Charity Super
intendent William Cowlishaw.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Headline: Mexican Government
plans Dempsey and Johnson Fight"
indicates an appropriate business for
6
Mexico to adopt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
! The As.oc,.ted Pres.

Mcpnbe- Of The Associated Press.
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication of ull news
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also local news pub
lished herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
WOULD PENSION sERGr. YORK.
McKelIAr Offers Bill to Give Hin
Pay Of Retired Captain.

Washington, Aug. "a bill to give
Sergeant Alvin York Of Tennessee.
the war hero who captured many
Germans sinsle-handed, the rank of
captain with retired pay, was intro
duced by Senator Mcclellan, democrat,
Of Tennessee.
York IL reported = be in financial
straits.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Forged Wife's Name on Check
headline. Can't be possible Prob
ably he was so fond of her he just
was writing her name. as you've done
yourself-before marriage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Girl Saves Watch of Escort When
Robbery is Tried" says headline.
'Twould be discourteous to suggest
that she had designs upon 1t herself
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

II you should try to hold her hand
What would she likely do,
If, meath the moon Of fairyland,
You should be she, she, you?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Report says Greenland is not az
is no hint that it isn't as cold.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

You never read about q poor but
honest" politician. II he Is poor. the
other adjective isn't necessary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

About the only consoling feature tn
the general mess Of things is the fact
that HIS mercy endureth forever.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

A Clergyman says return to the
old-fashioned ball would reduce Inn
morality. A return to the old-fashion-
ed emery ball would doubtless reduce
batting averages, also.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Furniture Near Pre-War Prices I"
headline. Ands also. we trust, near
pre-war wear.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
PRIEST HELD FOR RANSOM.
Letter Says Captoru
Threaten to Asphyxiate Him.

Threaten to AsphyXfate Him.
tails and sheriff posses were increased
yesterday In the hunt for the Rev.
Patrick e. Heslin, a Catholic priest
OF Colma, Z suburb near here. miss
ing since Tuesday night.
An anonymous letter to Archbishop
Hanna requested $500 ransom, say
ing the priest was held captive in a
bootlesgins cellar by q man armed
with hand grenades, who threatened
to asphyxiate the priest unless the
money was forthcoming. 1t was
turned over to the police.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

WHAT Ais US
The Good Old Days.
Buggy rides
Booze
Five Cent cigars
Ten cent shAves
Side saddles
Nickel car rides
Two cent r. r. fare
Free lunch
Foot Dancing
Dollar Watches
Town pump
Kerosene lamps
Pants patches
Two-piece bathing suits
Coal to burn
Ceiluloid collars
$1-a-day hotels
Natural Complexions +:
Homemade bread
Starched collars
Cotton stockings
Mustacha cups
Large families
Longhand letters
crAyon portraits
The WorlA Today
Movies
F1ivvers
Jaz1 Bands
5o-cent haircuts
Two-bit shaves
SILK shirts =
Low neeks
Bolshevists
Sugar shortage
Coal shortage
Skirt shortage
Silk hose
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

The most skilful ICON" men are
they who know best how to put the
con- in the content" of their vic
TINS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

All nations struggle to win foreign
narkeO: and then the winner is
einaseer menace to the peace OF the
world"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Where ignorance is bliss It's folly
to surmise.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

few spare tires. The pedestrian
must learn to carry q few spareribs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
Civilized peoples: Those that tax
themselves heavily to provide weapons
to destroy civilization.

The tdea Of two hearts beating ~
one Is romantic, but unfortunately two
mouths can't eat Is one.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

UM01uUcE AuOIC bureHU OF CIfCuIAtIUn.
Tie A. B.. c. Is a national organization
which furnishes newspapers ana adTer-
Users with a strictly honest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation statistics
are based upon this audit. This insures
protection against fraud in newspaper
distribution figures to both national and
local advertiser.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

It is difficult to decide which has
received greater benefit from modern
styles. the jokesmith or the mosqui-
toes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

Another advantage enjoyed by the
married woman Is that her. husband
keeps her posted concerning all tho
new gossip.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

News lying latent is often given GU,
late by intent
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

In a small town an important citi-
zen is one who has eight or ten
thousand dollars invested in first
mortgages. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

The reason some men manage to get
along without working is because one
Of that other kind Is born eevry min
ute. ..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

The only profitable advertising medium In
the city Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

There are two classes Of men: those
who don't expect something for moth
ing, and suckers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06

The successful man who scorns
publicity always has few spare
photographs OF himself when the re-
porter calls.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-08-06
TELEPHONE CALLS:

8ntered At the Post Once at New Britain
n Second Glass Mail Matter.