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New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
PROGRESSIVE GERMANY.

People who have an idea that Ger many is struggling along, satlsfled II she is able to meet, even partially, her reparations payments, but making no keep abreast of progress, should re- adjust their point of view the new airplane produced in that country. As Germany is forbidden by flying machines propelled by engines, she turned out an affair that will fly with wings unaided by other motive power. The trips thus far have not been long, but the possibility of the development of the new hier has been shown; and trust Germany to develop it.
 Now comes the casual news that the train between Berlin and Hamburg is equipped with apparatus enabling the traveller to telephone to anyone with- in wide area. A combination of the wireless and the wire telephone is Ased, the wireless talk being picked up' by the telephone wires beside the railroad track, the speaker being then connected with the exchange, wFich gives him the number he has called. It is said the system will be extended to all parts of Germany.
 Thus it is seen that the old, scien- tihc, progressive Germany is not dead, is not satisfied to drift along in the wake of achievement, but rather is awake to every possibility for the ad- vancement of the dear fatherland."
 In this connection it is interesting to note the clinging to the old spirit shown by seafaring men. Mosh of them, it is reported, have refused to adopt the new flag of the courtry, the official flag since January first. They declare they will fly the old flag in foreign ports. One captain, possess ing evidently, a sense of humorous scorn, hoisted a Christmas tree in- stead of the new flag as he sailed away.
 It is not q bad idea to keep con stantly before the fine idealistic, credulous American mind, sometimes too satisfied with things as they are and as they have been for generations, that the dangers of yesterday, killed this morning, may become dangers of tomorrow and that it would do well to rise in the morning prepared for such q contingency.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
HEALTH

Health conditions In the city are good as far as communicable diseases go The last report noted showed but three eases of disease likely to spread,
 Az this is seen here news comes of the fear in nearby cities of smallpox Authorities are giving public warnings, trying to forestall possible epidemic The prevalence Of colds in New Britain not an unusual condition In any community, has inspired the health department to give especial at tention to tho matter Of cXpectoration -on the walks and in public places, It is intimated that the police may bc called upon to make the law against such practice known to all through drastic action on their part, Whether or not the police are thus called in to aid the health department in campaign for local safety, the absolute necessity of obedience to the
  out with all the force possible.
 There was a conductor on the troll
 eys in New York city. He spent the whole summer walking up and down the side platform of the open cars collecting fares and performing the conductors other duties. Sometimes the car just grazed another vehicle which placed the conductor in a dan gerous position. He would have to step inside the car to avoid being brushed off his precarious perch. He lived through the summer safely, but the day before the open cars were to be taken off, just as all danger was about passed, he was careless and failed to guard himself. Passing a great truck he was struck, thrown from the plat form and injured seriously
 New Britain people have passed that times will be better. The people are in good condition physically, all things considered. It would be a ter rible thing if now, when there is some hope, disaster should come in the form of ilness--a general, prostrating cpl demic.
 It behoovs everyone to follow strictly the suggestions of the health department, of their own knowledge and of common sense.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
THE DEBT TO THIS COUNTRY.

From time to time there have been suggestions that the debt owed to the United States of some eleven blllloh dollars from foreign countries, De cancelled. The suggester usually has spoken and almost immediately sought quiet and solitude.
 The other day the move was started to tell France, through bill in Con- gress, that if she had money to build q great naval force she must have money to pay her indebtedness to us; this, in the discussion raised by Frances insistence upon submarine limit of not less than 90,000 tons.
 But as a rule there has been re- markable restraint upon those who would ditcuss the debt and the chances of it's ever being paid. Peo- ole have wondered, at times, what the exact attitude of the administration was on the subject.
 The news that the United States will not take part in any international financial conference called by some other power unless assurances are giv- en that there will be no effort to se- cure the cancellation of this indebted ness, clears matters up. The further declaration from Washington that the United States will not take part in any such such conference until the Of ticials of this country are fully ac- uuainted with the subject to be brought up, is evidence of more can niness" on the part of this country. It is evidence, too, that the interna- tional discussions which have been going on for the past few years and especially during the recent months have been teaching Americans lessons badly needed by men who are not as familiar with diplomatic habit of thought and action as are men of the old world, trained as they have been, interiors, as they are, of diplomatic tradition of centuries.
 It is good to be able to feel that the administration sees no justice in the talk of a cancellation of this great in- debtcdness. America gave of her wealth. her goods, her life. For the latter she will never be repaid. In fairness to the memory of those lives given this country should offer no more in order to please European tinancierS or those affiliated with them in this country.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
THE BOND SALE

The advantageous price obtained for New Britain city bonds in the sale yesterday indicates that there will be no necessity to make mp deficit in the fund for which the bonds were is- sued, when further appropriations are made, if any there are. Such | deficit had to be met recently by the city appropriation for the school fund and was one of the reasons for the appro- priation although the need of further school accommodations was the in- spring motive for the appropriation. This is the favorable side of the bond issue. On the other hand 1t IS agreed by even those who fought for the last issue of bonds, that this man. ner of financing such work as street improvement or paving is not to be encouraged The good price obtained for the bonds is matter of congratu- lation, but when the rate of interest is considered and the admittedly "poor business policy of bond issues for such purposes is remembered, there should be no eagerness to re- sort again to this means of obtaining money unless, as in the case of the last issue the purpose to be ac- complished is one that will be un-
  doubted benefit to the city and the people of the city-a result believed to have come from the adoption Of this course when these bonds were issued.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
TIE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People

or the several blanks in tile plat form" of F. E, McMahon, at least three will meet with no opposition. Two others will fail 10 have unani- nous support because opinions differ. While 1t Is a constructive piatlofnh II required no genius to hammer 1t into shape,
 Plank No. ? calls for "adlnslmnnts in the wages of such city officials and employees as are now, in his uhe can- didatc'sl opinion too hlEh,' II IS self-evidcnt that any public salaries should be reduced if the officials re- ceiVing them are not worthy ot thelr hire, In private enterprise most eha- ployos receive salaries commensurate with their worth and there will be no objection to paying public officials ac- cordmg to the same standard, NO sane candidate for office would pro- pose to rocompensc officials in excess of their value, or the value of thelr labor
 Plank No. recommends "seVering party influences which now control municipal governmcnt.' Asaln' there cannot be objection, But there is an obstacle: How 10 do 1t. The suggestion is not specific enough. Ever since party dominance has been recognized as an unhealthy stalei there has been hue and cry 10 hls- sociate politicians from office. But no panacca for such an allment mas vet been discovered. II is the poll ticians who make politics and al- though a man may assume eheeutiN' office with the purest of intentions, ne is bound by certain ethics to property reward those who helped him up the hill to victory. Likewise, he VIII select men who he believes are com petent for positions which require special skill or knowledge. 1,he op- position may not approve o' ms judgment. but that will not hinher him from carrying out his desires. If MT. McMahon were elected mayor of New Britain tomorrow he would All the offices at his disposal "lth
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
THE BOYS.

Charles F. Dow stood in the en- trance to the hall where some thous- and people, most of whom were mem bers of the Boys club, were being en- tcrtained by music, motion pictures and a magician, and remarked: "rrhis is the sort of thing that keeps boys out of the juvenile courts"
 MT Dow is the incumbent of the newly created office of Commissioner of Child Welfare and he should know what he is talking about. He was in this city to keep q speaking appoint ment and dropped in" to see what the New Britain Boys club was like. He found ont that there are some 1,20O members of the organization,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

at least twenty minutes for my mid day meal, if that is lunch, or thirty min t1tes if the meal is dinner.
 I will give myself at least half hour for removing the days dirt, and for rest before sitting down to my evening meal.
 will sleep two hours before mid night and at least six hours there after, in a room ventilated by an open window, both winter and summer. will refrain from harmful excesses in the use of candy, tobacco, medi- cines, rich food and from any other practice that will lower my resistance and leave me liable to disease.
 will do only such things that make for my health and my neighbor6 health. l will refrain from doing anything that may damage me or do harm to my fellowman.
 I set for myself high standards of living, and by clean lines of mind and body will make this year better than any previous year in my life.
 Although efforts to drive home the
 
 on school children so far as the local 1922 campaign is concerned, it is a lesson that should not be overlooked by adults. Without doubt, the Ameri- can home is conducted on the most waste full lines in the world. It has been said that the American garbage pail would keep alive millions who are now starving in foreign lands. It is not pretty thought, but it hits near the truth.
 One way to correct this evil is the budget in the home. Housewives should remember that the personal budget is an enemy of waste and ex- travagance IL teaches families to live within their means and drives away life's most helpless bugaboo, debt. If every home were operated on a bud get we would have less waste, less worry, and less real suffering and dis trcss.
 Women control the purse strings in America. Without their whole heart ed support no movement for system atic saving can be a complete success Recognition of the lack of system in
 
 nestle budget to the fore. Many worries and troubles of the American home can undoubtedly be avoided by some such system apportoning the family income to cover cost of food, shelter,' clothing savings and the other things which must be provided for decent and comfortable living, not forgetting provision for education and wholesome recreation.
 An individual or a nation that con- sumes all it produces is riding for a fall. The day will come when re- sources are necessary immediately; if they are within reach, hard times will not be so hard; if they cannot be se- cured because of lack of foresight. disaster follows.
 Saving of money by workers has proved the salvation of thousands of families whose bread winners have been thrown out of work because of the curtailment in production and the worldwide depression that has pre- sonted millions Of willing hands from performing the labor which they are anvious to perform.
 During the week of January IF to 23, known as Thrift Week." the sub Ject of saving part of the income should be given serious study. School children will receive lessons on thrift from their teachers and speakers sent out for that purpose. But the strong est lesson in thrift can come from fathers and mothers who impress on the little ones the need of saving q llttle-be it ever so little-for a rainy day.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

and that last nights entertainment 10 which the public was invited, was put sample of the manner in which pro- vision is made for the boys evening amusement on frequent occasions Ht found ont a great deal about the Rovs' club, much of which would be news to many people in New l5rltalh'
 If is one thing to conceive a bril- liant idea for the welfare of others, and to grow enthusiastic over plan ming for it's working out Often the nerson thus enthusiastically inclined IS much disappointed over the results There seems to be some flaw In the idea which detracts from it's success and the whole plan falls.
 So it brings especial satisfaction to those interested in the work among boys to know that an expert Tn these matters has declared, after slght or the workings of the organization here, that It IS dolng the llihso Nt'iN
 to keep the boys from early assocla- lions which might influence their fu- ture lives in the wrong way. It should be a matter of satisfaction to all New Britain people that there is such an organization here and that New Britain boys are taking adVant- age of the opportunities 1t o1ers.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
THE U. S. AND GAS

It is pleasant to hear that the United States is the nation to start a fight against the use of poison gas in warfare The move will be popularly acclaimed of course. Moreover were it possible to assure the discontinue ance of the practice of attempting to conquer foes by this inhnman means every effort should be made to do so.
 But is such q thing possible? Does Secretary of State, Hughes see any chance of making a provision against the use of gas effective, any more than he saw the possibility of limit ing the tonnage of the submar- inc? So much has been discussed at the conference since it was begun, at which time Secretary of States Hughes was reported to have taken the stand that this submarine tonnage matter could not be settled at this conference because of the uncer- 2ainty attendant upon 1t, that thls opinion of the Secretary has almost been forgotten. Nevertheless it was his opinion then, and for this reason it is believed the American delegation felt no surprised disappointment be- cause such tonnage was not limited The rules governing the use of the r;, ITO Secretary Hughes and the other mem- bers of the delegation expected. The situation in regard to gas would seem to be much the same. If the tonnage of the submarines allowed each nation could not be limited 1t would seem task too great to be hoped for to attempt to prohibit the use of poison gas.
 From the nature of things there is no possibility of limiting the produc- tion of gas. If there is any hope 1t will come from the absolute prohibit tion of it's use proposed But will the prohibition prohibit?
 In the opinion of anyone who is not an expert chemist it would seem that there would be considerable difficulty in distinguishing between gases nec- essary for innocent chemical process ses, or incident thccrto, and gases of the dangerous possibilities which characterize those used in war. If 1t may he granted that in this period of progress it would be impossible to rrobibt the generation of any gases at all it is impossible to see how the production of poison gases for use in war could be prevented. With such a weapon lying at hand as that of poison gas it would seem that nation at war would possess remarkable power of self restraint were it 10 fail to make use of this weapon.
 This Argument may go to the es- senec of all other agreements and regulations decided upon by the par ties negotiating. If probably does. In | the matter of gasses. however, the [ utter helplossncss of nations to regu- I late their use-to keep them from be- l coming one of the weapons of war as long as they e&ist=-cmphaszes the | whole weakness of the agreements | contemplated and made.
 Pes8imisfa should uat pre"ail in commeGt4 upon the labofs of the con ference. But a failure to see absolute
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

achievement In attempts to regulate the use of new inventions of science which work In the subtle manner characteristic of poison gasses, sub- marines, air activities and other things that may and undoubtedly will come, ia to be excused, It k not strange that no great enthusiasm is aroused over the adoption of rules and
 regulations pertaining to these things,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
:25 Fears Ago Today
Taken from Herald of that date

1 w. A. Kinne was badly bitten by 1 his pet squirrel yesterday when the
 animal escaped and ran through the
 store.
 i The Nutmeg A. c. was defeated by the Waterbury team last night by the score Of 12 to Il. Grand Knight NJ. J. Kenney was in-
 stalled into his office of the Carmody Council, Knights of Columbus, at the | Commercial Hall last evening. It is said that bill is to soon be introduced that will place tax of 50 cents on every bicycle. The proposi- ton does not sound right to local
 cyclists. A new snow blow is to be purchase ed by the trolley company and will
 soon be used on the highways in this
 city to clear the streets
 2 t, best butter, S1. Russell Bros.
 -advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

Women might as well reconcile themselves to the fact that the girlish figures they read about are the exclu- sive property of girls.
 The language of universal brother hood begins with a common under standing of the word deficit" '
 By careful selection, civilized man is gradually improving the quality of all animals except folks.
 People might get enthusiastic about building houses if they could build 'em to pass neighbors on hill
 Remorse The uneasy feeling that the police or the neighbors may find some clue that will fix the guilt.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

his wind left him completely when he dashed over a series that felt like this which tore jagged holes in his self esteem and made him say: ?! ? Sc. (censoredl.
 Just about this time the manager of the skating rink sent in hurry call for the police reserves and the Sufferin' Father decided to leave.
 When he reached tho family domi- ciIc looking for sympathy, Ma bound his wounds with mustard, something like this: Well, l allus did say that there's no fool like an old fool.'t
 And in the morning, "Oh, My Dar- ling" he agreed with her.
 Would YOU enjoy good health dur ing the year 1922? This is not a pat ent medicine advertisement, so read on. Dr. Royal $. Copeland, health commissioner of New York, has coln- pounded prescription which ensures the best of health to the average per son. The medicine does not consist of n pill which sticks in your throat or d draft of bitter medicine which must be followed by q spoonful of su- gar. If does consist of a determina- ton to be healthy by adopting the fol- lowing good resolutions:
 solemnly promise that on each and every day l will spend at least one hour in the open air, in walking or in some other form Of physical eX ercise.
 I will never ride on q street car or l.. l.il i, distance to be traversed can be reas- onably covered by walking.
 l further promise that l will take
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

A popular political propensity par aphrases the old precept thus: "Bf sure to light until you're dead"
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

Charity also covers a multitude of skin games.
 The secret of leadership is merely the knack of finding followers.
 Joy riders need not be in .such a hurry. Hell keeps open all night
 Some of the people who sing Jesus Paid It Ali" seem to think this in- cludes grocery bills
 It seems impossible to avoid hurting Japan's pride while interfering with her ambitions.
 lot of people who call to offer you sympathy are merely in quest of more detailed information.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07
FACTS AND RANCHES
BY ROBERT CULLEN

The farmer shouldn't complain about taxes to keep up the highway The autoists let him use one edge of it,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

IT you care little for what you say, so will others
New Britain herald., 1922-01-07

A few years ago a man was suspi- cious character if he had a little Ger i man in him; noW he is a suspicious character if he has little Scotch in him. That St. Louis man namer Willrain who married a Miss Boyle need not be surprised if she keeps him in hot water. Perhaps you have noticed that if the accused is unknown and as poor as dirt, the case seldom results in a nlstrial.
 It is all right for the brides mother weeps, all the brides relatives feel | insulted.
 Nations keep on experimenting with poison gas Ii they can't make war impossible, they are determined to make it unpleasant.
 It is good idea to deal gently with prisoners, but we shouldn't deal quite so gently with those who should be prisoners.
 Something in the tone of Wells ad- vice to sick world confesses his be- need of a physician.