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New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
A BOYS POINT OF VIEW

Belleau Wood, Soissons, Fishes are but names to many people who did not go to France while the war was in progress Many read them in the paper as they would read the figures representing the'> longitude and lati- tude of a certain place.
 Probably most boys did not hear them consciously at all. They knew there was a war way off somewhere - lin France, perhaps, but whether these places were fifty miles away or five thousand they had no idea.
 A written description of boys visit to some of the battle marked parts of France was published in The Herald of Thursday. The author was the boy who made the trips. Ira Hicks picture is there, too One may well imagine from looking at that picture, just above photographs of the Soissons cathedral and a street of Fismes, that his eyes were wide when he saw the places of which he wrote so simply and so well.
 Attention is called to that letter of Ira Hicks because it gives a boys viewpoint of great events, plainly and clearly, and because the letter dis closes the sort of feeling a boy should have in regard to these things Fathers and mothers would do well to read that letter to their children, ex- blaming that it was written by boy of thirteen years, and explaining, also, some of the events connected with the places he describes and his camera pictured.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

ing place for the small swimmers and waders which should be considered, not only in regard to the North end park. but Walnut Hill park as we'll Makeshifts have been used, but the bushes as a rule have formed the only shelter in which small bathers have found refuge,
 A sense of decency should be im- pressed upon the minds of the very young especially The sense Of pro- priety of older people should not be shocked at it has been in the past be- cause there has been no shelter in which children might dress and un- dress preparatory 10 swimming or wading. and after the bath is over. But greater than this latter reason for arranging for dressing place, is the need of considering the standards of decency and modesty that are being formed constantly in the minds of children. Proper dressing places are essential to the information of correct standards in this matter
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

istence the opinion of an assistant At torney General of the United states that such ship is within the jurisdic- ton of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act, There is also the fact that this opinion has been disre- garded by this and the Wilson admin istration.
 Well, what are we going to do about it? The prohbitionist will say at once stop the sale of liquor on our ships, no matter whether we have a merchant marine or not. Others will say forbid the entrance into port of the United States any vessel, foreign or American, which carries liquor. This suggestion is answered by the plan proposed as possible that British ships would stop at Halifax unload what an American port There is also the belief that the forbidding d port to "iS iiH"'' SdiI SlllS NNssNl "OulU uO little gooh because foreign vessels would find a way of evading the rule by stocking up. or unloading beyond the three mile limit.
 The people who are against any sort of prohibition law will declare immediately that this is but another of the troubles the adoption of the eighteenth amendment has got us into The prohibitionist will declare this is but another bit of evidence showing that the whole world must be dry be- fore peace, prosperity and freedom from perplexty will come to the world.
 Meanwhile we ask the question once again: What are we going to do about it?" And the worst of it is no great relief would come even though the Nolstead law were liberalized and the demand for light wines and beer" were granted, for Tight wines and. beer" would not take the place, on shipboard of complete liquid free. dom.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
CHOICE OF EVILS.

It is by no means to be admitted that too great emphasis is being laic on the importance of athletics in col lege. But for a moment, for the sake of argument, admit that such empha sis is, in fact, too strong. Admit that colleges are to be criticized which, tc use the words of President Comfort of Haverford, grade brawn higher than brains" .
 Life is full of compromise. Often disagreeable conditions have to be met by making choice of. two evils Admit, then, that athletics, as prac- ticed today in colleges are evil. What would take the place of athletics if they were to be reduced to a place of insignifcance?
 Young men and women today must be doing something" Scientists would say their ''libdio" is insistent. They must have an escape valve. The young man especially-and in a less degree the young woman-goes to col lege full of life, full of the present day spirit Perhaps he devotes too much time to athletics. Perhaps his training means more to him than ser ious preparation for his daily lessons. If that means of expressing his en- ergy were taken away from him what would he be doing? Wide fields open to the imagination in formulating a reply.
 There is no desire to express the thought that young people have to waste their time. But there is the desire to insist that other forms of pleasure and recreation might be adopted at colleges where athletics were deprecated and that those other diversions would not have the cleanli- ness nor the character building qual- ities characteristic of athletics. College presidents should go slow in seeking to take from college life the interest now existing in athletics.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

our pockets. The same story comes into my own home. where one has been without steady work. since the general shut down of nearly year ago, after serving well in one of our large factories for fifteen years.
 In the late war he was not narti- cipant but in the war of the sixties, he did his best by furnishing sub stitute because, although n mere boy, he had an invalid father and mother 10 be supported by his meagre wage, We remember the cost was three hundred dollars to send a man, how could he do this only by mortgage on the little farm. Hard times were those, but why hard times for one who served this country then. Why, l ask, cannot these needy and worthy ones be given employment? Are we not told to love one another isn t helping, an act of love-can we ex- pect land of steady habits while our acts are wrong?
 Prosperity comes only by rightful- ly living the Law of God.
 SUBSCRIBER.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
LOCAL ARBITRATION

If the disa greement between the striking employees Of the board of public works and the board is settled to the satisfaction Of both sides of the controversy. The Herald feels il may take bit of pride in the fortu- nate result.
 The Herald does not set itself up as an arbitrator in labor or other mat ters. But certainly it has the intense desire to see justice done. both to workers and to the city. Often 1t is In a position to know something of the attitude of the various boards and city depa rtments. It tries to keep in touch with the sentiments of workers.
 The voluntary coming to this office by a committee of the striking work CTS, in an endeavor to make their position understood. and the attitude of that committee in accepting sug- gestions of The Herald in regard to their requests, was a subtle compi- ment to this newspaper which is ap preciated.
 The attitude of the representative of the board of public works in dis cussine the situation with a repre- sentative of The Herald was another, equally appreciated compliment.
 Apparently the modified arrange ment, or raise of five cents an hour to the workers, and withdrawing of the demand for a Saturday half holi- day with pay. as suggested by The Herald, is agreeable to the workers and the board, A sense Of satisfaction comes from the fact that this result. this agreement, was able to be brought about.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Editor of The Herald:
 Some days ago in your esteemed paper an article appeared from our manufacturers in regard to those out of employment. In the summing up it stated as a positive fact from a secretary, that there were none now out of work. In the same cores pondence another stated that if there were any unemployed, to make an ap- plicatio and situation would be found for them.
 Today, at my door, came fine, sol some little article to sell, while he hashfully remarked it was only ''tem- porarily." One of our dear boys who gave up home, friends and life and no one in this city could give him work. Turn ye backward. What would Jesus do?" Did not this young man do all he could fb save this country, to save us? Why is it the inefficient are first to be employ ed? Have they sacrificed anything of themselves, the giving of energy, study of hard problems to make effi- cient and competent men to give the help they could to some day fill the vacancies of those who will soon lay down their work. You say a money saving scheme Yes but is it possi- ble the golden rule has passed from memory and we make a rule to fit
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
"SPRITED" DISCUSSION

What are we going to do about 1t ?
 Vessels under Jurisdiction of the United States government have liouor on board and it is permitted to be sold. The chairman of the Shipping Board says it will continue to be sold until such action is declared Illegal or until he is convinced it is illegal Moreover he declares the life of the American merchant marine depends upon selling liquor on board those vessels. He declares, and has au- thoritative opinion to back him up that making the American vessels dry would withdraw patronage from them on favor of foreign vessels to such an extent that the American vessels could scarcely survive.
 The chairman of the shipping board has the opinion of the boards legal adviser that such sale. is legal-that ship which has passed the three mile limit is not territory of the United States" within contemplation of the constitutional amendment for bidding the manufacture or sale of liquor, nor is it territory covered by the Volstead act
 On the other hand there is in ex-
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
SWIMMING POOLS

Those interested in the pleasure and welfare of children will be glad to note that Mayor Paonessa is anxious to have work hastened on swim ming pool in the North end park. Un- less there are practical objections un- known to the layman, 1t would seem wise to construct a temporary wad- ing place, if the establishment of a permanent pool would take too long to make it available this summer Moreover some advantage might be gained from the experiment. and the permanent pool, when built, become all the better for the experience this summer with one that was temporary.
 But there is the matter of a dress
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Approves of Editorial.

Congratulations Your editorial re. sarding dental clinic in last night's paper has my endorsement. I believe the dental clinic is absolutely city bus mess and should be conducted by the Board Of Health. The school board and health board should employ a deptal supervisor. at a small salary wpose duties would be to have charge or the dental clinic and hygiene work in the schools, and be responsible to the school and health boards only What authority has the board of health to appoint a layman, not a member of the board to serve on a board of health committed?
 DR. J. E. CONGER.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR

The fire board situation is unfortu- nate in all its aspects. The city k deprived of two commissioners who are believed to be familiar with con- ditions, who are experienced, and one of whom, Mir Hjerpe, has formulated a two-platoon plan presumably econ- omical and practical.
 But greater than other aspects of the situation is the fact that has been injected into city affairs the suspicion that there is power behind the office of Mayor which is given toe much consideration.
 As the situation stands, however neither Mayor Paonessa nor former commissioners Hierpe and kranowitz are to be critized for the stands they have taken in the matter of the election of MT. keevers to the chair mansfip. The mistake, if mistake there was, came in the appointment Of Messrs. keevers and John Rogers to the board. Those appointments having been made, however, Mayor Poanessa cannot we'll remove those men because they elected a chairman of whom he does not approve; and there is nothing to indicate that he does not approve of MT. Keevers.
 But commissioners Hjerpe and Kranowitz have the right to express their disapproval of the new chairman by resigning. The act of electing a chairman for the board is the board s act If commissioners disapprove of the action of the board it is proper to leave it.
 The Mayors attitude is to keep hands off the board. The Mayor has a right to insist that members of the board keep hands off" his office. Mayor Paonessa will not evidently dictate to the board who shall be chairman; the members of the board can not well expect the Mayor to all low them to dictate to him as to re- moving members of the board
 But Mayor Paonessa should not wait any longer than absolutely nec- essary in filling vacancies in the board. There are pressing matters platoon plan. The unfortunate inci- dent should not be allowed to bring further bad results.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
nI1I(, SIX" WINS!

The three words Big Six Wins have been written many times Sim
 liar headlines appeared in the New York papers. and the press of other cities so often years ago that they ceased to surprise, even to stir the sport loving reader. ..
 But those words today, referring to the winning of the fight against tub erculosis by Christy Matthewson. do bring d thrill. The seven pictures of the formerly great pitcher for the New York baseball team, published recently, give honest joy to anyone who knew the king of pitchers of ten to twenty years ago, knew his honesty, his straightforwardness, his clean life and his agreeable disposition.
 There is a significance in the words used by Matthewson in sending the message of his recovery. Just tell the boys for me-" he says, that old Matty has won the greatest game of his life. I was in a hole for a while but I won out in the last inning and so I'll be on hand to see the next worlds series.'
 The great player describes his fight for life in terms of the game to which he devoted the early years of his life. That game" of years ago was serious game to him. That was the reason he won success. That game demanded courage in the face of isappointments and discourage ments. His last fight demanded cour- age. Who will dare to say that the habit of displaying and calling upon his courage in those old days did not aid him in his last, bitter game" which cannot be won without courage and determination?
 The sincere hope of all who knew him and who knew of him is that he will keep his head now in taking care of himself as he always Kept his head" in the game in which he excelled.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
COMMUNICATED
Congratulations to a "Grad'

Editor of The Herald ''
 The writer has just completed reading the oration of MT Ross Nc Court, orator of the Class of 1922 Having heard many orations as a member of one of the graduating classes of the local High school, the writer was thrilled by the magnificent principles expressed in the address The class of 1922 can well congratu- late itself upon possessing such a fine example of young manhood who se- lected for his theme, Service towards ones fellow men," upon the evening practically preceding graduation. The city of New Britain can well be proud of such a graduate, and the admins tration can well be congratulated up- on turning out pupils of such a cali bre.
 A member of the Class of 1918.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

p!cnio--or tho day you iett homo to visit some family friend in tho rural district. It may have been an event for you, 1t may not. Pity you if 1t were not. events are prominent in memory. incidents are not. The man wilh recoilcctiona of youth to look back upon h travelling most lightly the rough road of lhlcr life.
 Gosh wasn't 1t fun to Jump cut of Hhe raftcrs into the hayrick. Member tho ride on the big hay wasonf Recollect that cool, shaded spot down in the ravine back of the house, where 1t was almost dark and where the II heat ot the sur never penetrAtedf Then there wus the brook whore . feller could catch johnny reaches and bullheads and go wadinE or swim ming. Nice big glasses of milk. bsr- ries from the fold and fruits of vari. ous sorts. Gosh what life, what a life. What if the sunburn did hurt for a few days, what if tho feet wore stonebruised and sore and the iaGs scratched up with brambles? The trip was an event--one that you will remember. ar
 There are many youngsters in New Britain that will grow to maturity with . childhood of ash cans and back alleys to look back upon if they are not looked after by those who can afford to do so.
 Irrespective of the dividends that will ultimately come to the city in the better health of its children who have grown up. the Fresh Air Farm is deserving of support. Give to as many as you can such recollections as The Observer hopes you have. Make an event for some youngster for your childhood's sake.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
|25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that dAa

The best game of the season Is ex- pected tomorrow when the P. and F. Corbin team will stack up against the Russell and Erwin players at Electric Field.
 Guion Fitch of Lake street has re- turned to his home after two weeks trip up the Hudson river.
 The Swedish Athletic club will give an exhibition at the Gerrnania Gar den on Center street this evening. AL fred Anderson. the strong man, will give an exhibition of his strength. one of which will be lifting horse and four men at the same time.
 Charles Firnhaber was elected an officer of the>Vater John lodge last evening.
 The county commissioners have granted a beer license to Fred Beloin in the Arcade station.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
PITCHES LIKE MA17Y
Lee Fohl, Manager of The Browns, Says "Shucks' Prhett Filings Tho Famous Fade Away Ball.

St. Louis, June IT. Hubert "Shucks" Pruett, 21 years of age, pitcher of the St. Louis Browns, pos sesses the famous fade away" ball that made Christy Mathewson the worlds greatest pitcher. according to Lee Fohl, manager.
 Fohl said he believed that Pruett's 'fade-away" seemed superior to that of the 'old master because "Shucks' throws with his left hand which gives the ball . peculiar re- verse twist.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

They can now measure the depth of the deepest sea, so they may in time plumb the depth of mans ca pacity for absorbing f1attery
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

The reason the pioneers were hardy was because they couldn't lie on their backs and howl for help from the federal treasury.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Nemher Aud,t Rureau of Circulation

The 4. R. C. Is a national organization which furnishes newspapers md sdver- tiasrs with A strictly honest analys's Of cir, ulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon th!s audit This insures pro tsctlon against 'roud in newspaper dis- trbuton figures to both national and To- cal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

It may be that France was bled white, but there is no indication that she was bled yellow.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

A philosopher is one who has learned that weeds make fairly good lawn if one keeps them trimmed
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

The day of of'romance is over and the traveling man who registers from New York no longer inspires awe even in the remote villages. ... ."
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

The world is growing better but it is probable that cold feet turn the other cheek more frequently than righteousness.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

A magazine prints a list of char acteristic American furniture" but forgets to mention The Worlds Best Literature in Ten Volumes.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

If revealing her person affects a girls character for the worse, let us thank God that men still cover their persons entire.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Generally speaking, anything that works to the advantage of the other fellow is a violation of the league covenant.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

American culture has progressed to the point where a Congressman can wear a dress suit without offending the folks back home.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Member of m. A..oc,at.d Pres,

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the nse for republication of all newi credited 10 it or not otherwise credit co in this paper ant, also local news pub lish.d herein.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

"The greatest puzzle ever known" says an advertisement It can't beat fitting the family desires into salary of S35 q week
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

There are many ways to solve our problems, but experience indicates that killing those who offend the ma- jority isn't one of them.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Now that woman is emancipated about the only difference is that she crosses her legs when having her photograph made.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

You can say one thing for the self made man. He is never at a loss for a topic of conversation.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

An automobile ad says the Sunday outing keeps man up to scratch It does if he spends the day among the woods chiggers.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

AS an incentive to industry, en- terprise and thrift, we don't know of anything that can beat twins
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Some people have a good time dur ing their leisure hours and some try to avoid soilng their white shoes
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Charity Commission
 Awards Two Contracts

The board of charity commissioners last night awarded a contract to Nor ris Cohn to supply coal for the town home and outside poor. cancelling a previous contract with Berson Broth CTS. Erickson & Carlson was given the contract for burying the citys poor.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

The only pr.htable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books md press room always open tc adyertiser,
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Venice has had a monopoly on, glass beads since the fourteenth
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

An old-timer is one who attribute the f1apper to decadence of the art O spanking.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Once a man gets the golf habit. home is little more than a filling sta ton.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Civilization moves steadily forwar, in spite of all men do to advance it.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Alfalfa, although a comparatively new crop to the American farmer, was grown in Italy 2,0o0 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
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New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Facts andEoncies
 BY ROBERT ouILI.EN>

If you can't spell sophisticated, just use the word fresh"
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Poverty isn't a virtue, but when one is on his uppers he is more disposed to get on his knees.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

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New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

France, demanded last meal of American lobster.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Bears hate the smell of musk.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

Among the Russians at Genoa are men who understand every language, including the one money talks.
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17

The Observer must have his say for the city camp at Burlington where children who are in need of va cation are entertained for two weeks during the summer months by the city. or, rather, by philanthropic people of the city. Memories of childhood, his own-call from him the desire to assist in the worthy project.
 Member the day you first went on
New Britain herald., 1922-06-17
Help to the Unemployed.

A member of the Class of 1918.