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New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
PARENTS AND TEACHERS,

A practical application of art as a study will be given by Art Director Joseph Wiseltier of the public schools at a recent meeting of the Northend Parents and Teachers association, in the Northend school this evening at o'clock. Miss Olga Bengston will deliver vocal selections as part Of a program of considerable merit. Miss Mabel Erickson will give a reading. Violin music by Carl Hanson, will complete the evenings program. Re treatments will be served,
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
Facts andEancies
 tBY ROBERT CULLEN

France is just a bundle of nerves entirely surrounded by a deficit.
 Europe must choose between Amer ican leadership and a receivership.
 The only false profits among us now are those declared in the income tax blanks.
 This Administration is also doing much to uplift and encourage the art of tailoring.
 When people see star in your win dow, they know you are dry-unless it's a movie star.
 The vital and telling phrases coined day by day are soon incorporated into our slanguage.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
KOPF WITH BRASSCOS.

Walter Kopf, of this city, who has been occupying the bench for the Giants for time, will be among group of players to be sent by Man. ager McGraw to the Waterbury team of the Eastern league.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
HEADS PACIFIC MAIL.

New York. March 15.-Gale 1T. Carter was elected president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. today, succeeding George J. Baldwin, who was elected to the newly created of- flee of chairman of the board.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
COMMUNICATED
Thanks for Flag Verse,

To New Britain Herald. MT. Editor Dear Sir:- thank you for publishing "Your Flag and My Flag also the readers who so kindly responded to the re- quest for the verse;
 Sincerely yours,
 AN OLD READER.
 (None Older.)
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
HIS OWN MEDICINE

Rev. John F. Straton appealing for sensational preaching in the fight against sin, says There is no use try ing to heal the cancer or sih Wlth
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

The only profitable advertising meftgm Tn
 .ho City. Circulation books md 'p'css rucm always open to advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
Membe, Audt nnrrnn or r-1rcnIntlon

Member Aud,t Bureau or Circulation The 4. Y. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and acver- tscrs with 8 strictly honest analytis or circulation. Our circulation statistics nre brFed upon this audit. This insures r". tectlon -Eainst fraud in newspaper tis- trbn.ion figures to both national ap'l To- cal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
M.ub.r os Tn. As,oc,tfed pr.ss

The A-yHciated Press Is exclusively entitled to the uSe for re-puhllch'hn Of all news credited 10 It or not "t' 't,s!se trrduad in this naper and al.o 'ocal news ab- li6hel beren.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

There's very little militaristic spirit in a country that calls 'em doughboys, gobs and leathernecks.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

her such a sweet girl, but l can see now she looks kinda depraved."
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

When a man tells her that he loves her wonderful mind, he means that
 ishe isn't much for looks.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

If Mr. Watson wishes to render a great public service, he might investi- gate the wanton hanging of juries.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

When farmer says something must be done for the country, he means at the expense of the city
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Well, why shouldn't a dirt farmer mix in politics. Heaven knows, familiarity with dirt will come iL handy.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Character is made by the things you stand for; reputation is made by the things you fall for.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Tn years to come we may expect plague of candidates whose only qualification is a yearning to do some thing for the doughboy.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Except for the clank of sabres and the rattle of arms, America might more easily hear Europe's Macedon- ian cry.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY ussaed nnily. Sunday Exroatoi), At Herald Bldg. 67 Ghur'a street.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Margaret must not think us rude. We're simply little awed by lady who uses hard boiled phrases and smokes cigarettes in theaters.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
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 |x> x1>.cS1oR1I FL "0 l

Even in the midst of California's wonderful climate, Hollywood can't the storm of public criticism.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

We have no rail-splltters now, but when we compare pacts and covenants it occurs to us that we are not without hair-spltters.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Entered at tho Post onhce st ssrw Britain
 AS Second Class Mall Matter,
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Of course the world is getting bet ter. Formerly it killed reformers; now it contributes to place them on Easy Street.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

Art changes with the years, and we may yet see the public square adorned with an intrepid statesman mounted on a flivver.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
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New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
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New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

The next item of importance brought before the members of the council was resolution introduced by Alderman Wells requesting the mayor and corporation counsel to take nec- essary steps to have the Connecticut company remove it's tracks and other pharaphernalia on the former Arch
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Live Wedding Presents.

Lord Morton has revived old ira.
ditions Of Scotch chieftanship, writes
"A correspondent, by his practical and
patriarchal gift OF flock Of sheep 10
his son on his marriage. Such we'd
ding gifts must have been common
enough when the Douglas chiefs ruled
with a high hand in territories where
there was little actual money. The
ancestor OF Lord Morton was second
chief of the Douglas elan, and the
greatness Of this family began with
the acquisition OF wide lands In the
Fourteenth century eliminating in the
fourth earl, me great Regent of Scot.
land. TOO great for safety, for he was
attalnted and executed. But the Nor
TON earls soon recovered from this blow
and, 80 years later, the seventh earl
was one of the richest and most pow
erful men IN the kingdom.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
NEW PEST DESTROYS WHEAT
Men Of Science Called TO Combat the
Fedrson.e Creature Known as
Trogoderma kh7pra.

Beware Of the fcarspme Trogniera,n
Khapra. snys an English corrssrpn-
dent.
This creature. with tie narnc nj ~.
oriental villain. i = ~. insect pes
which has already Noriseo amazins
havoc among stores of wheat and mat
First discovered In 1917 By MIR 9. T.
Arrow. OF the Chronological depart
inent Of the British, MUSEUM, il Is nov
reproducing lis species 81 rapidly thai
II has become pest ~ serious eeo
homie importance
A small insect. measuring about
; M. ~. In length. the trogoderma
khapra eats Itself into The heart Of
the wheat and malt grain leaving moth
ing bur the nisk
Many Recent cases are reported In
which hundreds of quarters Of grain
have been eaten by ihe ternin. and IL
depredations are causing great anxi
ETY..
A remarkable example furnished b.
the board Of applied pestooey IN
wolves = shipment of malt A number
Of sacks, containing the malt. were
stacked Oh The doeksi1e awaiting
Iransfcrenee. a bury workman. EN-
ployed ON The job, was about 20 move
II cwt. sark and summoned all his
strength for The cxerton He gave n
tremendous Tug and then 10 his
amazement found that his pull mel
with no resistance from Ire sack. L
WIS as light as air
This destructive creature j. one Of
the pests against which the newly
formed board Of applied peStology is
directing lis scientific energies -Moni.
real Family Herald.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
SILVER PRODUCTION FELL OFF
Consumed Than in the Preceding
Twelve Months.

An estimate OF the worlds produc-
ton and consumption Of silver in 1921
gives the worlds total product last
year rs 161 100000 ounces, against
7a.0oD.0o0 in 1920. or this total the
UHited States is estimated TO have
produced 100000 ounces in 1921.
against -. 100000 in 1920; Mexico, g.
O0On)0. against 66.700000; Canada
iOD0p0. against 12.S00O00, and
ether countries 39,00o,o0, against 80
30O.cOo.
1t l. estimated that consumption for
governmental purchases and exports 10
the East absorbed 36500,00O ounces
NOR. Of silver than the years produc-
zion. The total distribution on these
accounts is estimated at 1871 ,500,OU
ounces. Of which 100000 ounces
were assigned Ia this country's con
sumption in the arts, 2.5o0000 10 sim
liar English consumption, JO,O0O0O0 10
purchases under the Pittsman act by
the United States mint. J,OOooOO 10
Mexican government purchases 30
O0OD1D 10 shipments from England to
India. 100000 to shipments from the
United states to India. jS,5W.0oD 10
shipments by England and the United
States - China and the Far East and
-. 10000 to purchases in the United
States for subsidiary coinage and 9th
er purposes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Moonshin.r Advertises His Wares.

North Carolina has II moonshinef
who bclieYes in advertising his wares.
Revenue officers in AsheYille recently
came across bottle with "a unique
label. which they SEM 10 Commission.
nr Blair. himself u North Carolinian.
This label WAS the advertisement OF
the mo0n>hiner aud IL reads as fol.
lows
Pure mountain korn likker. Bot
tied In n barn Made in the back
woods OF the Mountains OF Western
North Carolina by an old-timc block
ader. that don't give dam for laws
and prohibition Retniied on the
Ashevllle market by all the high class
bootegeers for five bones per pint and
l. worth every cent Of il. Guaranteed
10 be strong enough 10 make you
drunk as the devil in ten minutes and
mean enough TO make a baby builfrog
spit in whales face. Shake well and
get ready to have fit before drink.
Ing.
The label has been added TO the
internal revenue bureaus muscum.-
Exchange.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Defends Puritan Architecture.

Wallace Nuttings book on Fur
niturc of tire Pilgrim Century is an
argunenl 10 disproye the fallacy that
the Puritans were insensible to beauty
and art.
OF the rugged substantial relics
OF their building, Mr.. Nutting says,
There Is solidity in them, durability,
freedom from caprice, and an express
sion Of HAT sober nationality every
where Characteristic Of the Puritan
genius.
For adaptation 10 climate, wise use
OF accessible materials, inner eoi~
venience obtained at low cost and
freedom from discordant lines Puritan
domestic architecture deserves high
praise"
This is no less true of their furni-
ture accessories. 1t is wrong to as
sumo that their ansterity and SIM
plcity we're forced upon tllem by mere
hardship. Rather WIRE they the out
ward expression Of an inner nobility
and spiritual exaltation.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
HIDE JEWELS IN SANDWICHES
Germans Resort TO All Sorts OF De
vices to Get Treasure Out Of
the Country.

Sandwiches spread With gold pieces
or diamonds and eggs spiced with I'M
set gems have been successfully Used
by International Snugglegs 10 get such
YaluabIeS ont OF Germany until In two
recent eases the customs officials be
came suspicious of these travel lunch.
cons aud discovered the deception.
Now all ssnacks' are carefully exam.
ined at lbe frontier.
German merchant whose lunch
basket attracted the attention Of the
Polish customs officials N The frontier
station of konilz. was found to have i
layer Of gold coins intcrlarded between
the layers Of every sandwich ami COY.
cred with thick coating OF butter.
while each egg nestled II valuable dir
mond Tie total OF his c0nlisc@sed
hoard was estimated al 100000 Pol
ish marks.
His fellow snugZier. a Dutch mer-
Chant. Was Intercepted al about the
same time ut the Holland frontier.
While the officials We're vuinly
searching his baggage. they were
struck BY tie fact that he WAS ostenia-
fiously but rather uervonsly dcyoiing
himself 10 huge sandwich They
found Undecided in the bread and but
ter three diamond rigs. a diamond
brooch and number Of loose dia-
monds. Further search disclosed "A
unset diamonds concealed in a cigar
lighter. Milwaukee, journal.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

In this ISSUE appears an advertise
ment of the "0ld Reliable" St. Louis
Globe Democrat, to which we request
your attention. The Globe-Demoerat
bases its claim for your subscPiFtion
on its absolute fairness in printing
the news in an unbiased unsolorea
way. There have been great and inn
portant additions to its news gathering
facilities, both at home and abroad.
There have also been added number
of new daily features There is always
IA good continued story news of the
world in photographs, daily comic car
toons and many other regular features
for men, women and children. For
particulars we urge you to read the
advertisement, and then send in your
orders at once to the Globe Printing
Co. Publishers St Louis. Mo.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
SCIENTISTS WILL STUDY RAT
Good Results Expected to Follow OBJ
seryations 70 Be Carried oat at
Philadelphia.

The superrat, unlike the superman
Of Nietzsehe. Is not OF the warriors
type, but IS a gentleman. an aristocrai
~ heart. although democratic in his
ways.
lie IS gentle and sociabIc, "a .ood fell
low, healthy and active, and has an
estiietie side. being fond OF good mu-
SIC.
These are some of the conclusions
drawn from years of experiments
With the rodent by DR.. Milton Ii.
Greeuman, director of the Wistar in
stitute, ut Philadelphia.
To make observations on a more ex-
tensiVe scale and under more favor
able conditions than heretofore. par
ticul,,rly in food research, the insti-
taie is building $4,000 home for
rats. The building will be one-story
wing 10 the present structure. and
win BE- provided with every kind of
convenience conducive to rat comfort
and weli being. The results. it is be-
lieved. will be of far-reaching benefit
10 mankind.
outside of an Office and laboratory
there will be weli-equippcd gynnasi-
am Tor the rats Ladders for climb
ing. modified trapezes. running space.
treadmill cages, and knawing appara
tins will he provided Ia give the eu-
genirally raised raj the proper exer-
cist.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

Numismatists have been gladdened
by the news that single gold franc
has been struck as the monetary unit
which is the basis of all financial
transactions Of the League of Nations.
II is piece OF gold about one-third
the size of an English farthlng, with
the Inscription on one side. IS. des n.
(Societe dies Nations). 1921" and ON
the other Il frame or" In American
currency il is equal 10 01925 dollars
Apart from there being only one gold
franc. the remarkable thing about 1t
is the shape, which is octagonal. and
maybe il will act as IA protest against
the continued use of round coins.
when dues not enable one. say, to tell
the difference by feeling between a
six pence and a haif-sos ereign. Chris
tlan Science Monitor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

TO TIE COLoRED PEOPLE

We wish to say people of Massac County, and
the surrounding territory thereto Having been solicited
by number of my people, also encouraged by of
white friends who wish see and help empDy-
ment for all returning soldiers to enter the Undertaking
business have finally decided go into that business
with view of serving my people, well as having
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other though am friendly
relation with all the other undertaker and expect
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
was born and reared in Metropolis, 9th and Pearl
Sts Educated in Metropolis Public Schools graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912. then entered the
Barnes School of Anatomy, SANITARY Science and Emba
ing, Chicago, Illinois, from which graduated August II
1914, from which school hold Diploma
We will carry snail line II caskets only, at present
owing the advance price these goods but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment furnish
with anything needed on short notice
We have first class hearse at command
Calls answered day night; distance immaterial.
We in the u S, Service for six months trying
make this country safe for Democracy" thereby
ing the coored equal opportunity with other
Phone 229--Ring g.
Respectfully yours,
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO,
Metropolis Illinois,
GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Amusing, but What About Muaioians9

An anrehearsed scene was enacted
during the production of tile revue
splash Me" at the TiYoli Music han
at Hull, England \ spectacular fea-
ture is a great glass tank, said TO hold
200O0 gallons of water, in which
bathing bellies" disport themselves. As
the tank was being prepared for the
performance the rear side burst and
water flooded the stage. The revue
artists seampered off, but many of the
musicians were drenched. The water
found its way to the basement beneath
the stage, and stood at such a level
that the orchestra, on an elevated plat
form, hnd to play with their feet in
several inches Of water when they re-
turned to their places. The consterna-
ton of the audience gave way to
amusement when the orchestra was
overwhelmed The bathing scene, Of
course, had to be abandoned.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Publication Notice.

state of Illinois, County of Massac, IS.
In the Circuit Court of Massac
County. January Term, A. d, 1922
Daisy Pruitt VS.. Carl Pruitt. Bill Tor
Divorce in Chancercy.
Affidavit of the non-residence OF Carl
Pruitt, the defendant above named,
having been filed in the office OF the
Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac
County. notice is hereby given to the
said non resident defendant, that the
complainant has filed her bill of com
nlaint in said Court on the Chancery
side thereof on the 9th day of Deem
her A. D. 1921, and that summons
hereupon issued out Of said Court
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
snorsn Sunmer

The tern INDIAN summer" IN Gp
piled to a period of mild. open weather
that comes In the fall embracing The
most Of October and sometimes exs
tending into November. and charasters
ICED by sdat If dry mist or hazznesa
that differentia:Ls - from other sea.
sons OF the year, WkRz causes the dis
hnct,ye fSature& o.' .bS se-son. espe
cially the haav atmosphere, Is IN.
known, and the WAgl2 of the term
equally so. DifferenN explanations
have been given of both, but they see1
TO be largely fanciful.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

No trait OF girls character Is
more priced than a sweet and happy
disposition. Ii makes the home life
bright, IL smooths away the littls
roughnesses. and It is like ray Of
sunshine that brighteus the darkess
corners and drives away disccntene
and gloom. The happy girl MAKES tina
happy and contented wife. who win
oring her girlhood's endeariHg quail
ties to make fresh sunshine IN hes
aew homs.- Home Notss.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
Coal or Water?

A new French estimate of the
worlds water power resources credits
the United States with 100000 avail
able horsepower: Canada with 5000
600; Norway with 100000 Sweden
with 6.750.OO0: Austro-Hungary dis.
trict with 6,750,000; Italy and Spain
With about 5.000.OOO each; Germany
with only 100000, and England with
100000. have supposed compensat-
Ing advantage in their supplies Of coal.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

gainsb said defendant, returnable ON
the 9th day of January A. ID. 1922. as
is by law required.
Now, therefore, unless you. the said
Carl Putt shall personally be and APP
pear before the said Circuit Court OF
Massac County, on the first day of the
next term thereof. to be holden at the
Court House in the City of Metropolis,
in said county, on the 9th day of Janu-
airy A. d. 1922, plead, answer or demur
to the said compliments bill of com
plant, the same, and the matters and
things therein charged and stated. will
be taken as confessed, and decree
against you according to the prayer OF
said bill.
Loren Smith,
clerk of the circuit Court
w. l.. Krone,
compliments Solicitor,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

Hindus for centuries have used nsu
honey as laxative and old honey ~
an astringent. Ahorigines OF Rerhia
offered honey to the sun. Greeks stu
mix Il with milk IF water and use II
az > libation to tho dead. In ons
section OF India milk and horfey are
banded to all bridegrooms as kafey ar
rtEs at the door OF tho brislais k126eg,
md IN ancient Egxpt 2srey wza 1Qns
6iiisf ingredient OF emhdfnffnx dGs4
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24
List of Officers of the Mt.
Olive Baptist Dist. S. S. Insti-
tute for 192O-21

Pres, M. Duncan, Colp, Ill.
list Vice l.. w. Thomas, Mounds
cd Vice A. Y. Shoffner, Duquoin
Rec. Sec, Marie Humble Contra
............... liza
Cor. Sec. Hazel Howard, Joppa
Conductor Rev ] B. McCrary,
.-...... Metropolis
Supt. OF Cradle Roll, Dept w.
.............. -. D. Parran, Carbondale.
Officers of the B. Y. P. u.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-02-24

We become wiser By adYeEElty:
prosperity destroys our appresiafo9
II the right.--SenecA
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-22

meant for a serious Indictment OF
modern world is merely an irrcyef
cnt travesty."
Along with the Southwest Busl-
ness congress ana its intensely In
trrostiug sessions the past week
were many informal functions
given, no.nbly the dinner party
given I'm the Country club tor col
oucl Ousley ot Fort Worth by Judge
and Mrs. Francis Il. Dllard and
Mrs Don Hagler. Distinguished
visitors were here for the occasion
and quite n number OF luncheon
and dinner parties were given IN
their honor. Tho most appreciated
feature OF tho Tulsa entertainment
given them were The motor rides
about the city which impressed
them very much as tho long motor
trips 10 Glenn pool ana adjacent
oil fields. Society the last half Of
the wcek was out on massc attend
ing the dog show at McNulty park.
Wonderful animals Wcrc on exhibit
from noted Kennels in the east and
the pets from homes here were IN
evidence also. Interesting TO note
was the attitude Of milady who
called your attention 10 hCr special
favuil Ito who roclincd on n satin
pillow OF bright blue, dainty pomer-
anian perhaps Then, "a sturdy
youngstcr took pride in showing his
Airedale pup or fine hunting dog