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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-13

You can get them for dollar
down and a dollar every time the
collector sees you peeking through
the curtain.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-13

He thought Huokleberry Finr
was a French pastry.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-13

He says that after you read the
books if you don't like them you
can return them and try to get your
money back.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-13

He tells you the books are bound
in genuine leather, and if you don't
believe it he'll bring you picture
of the cow they took the leather
from.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-13
$1.Oo A YEAR
Easter Egg Hunt.

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt
lat Granny Alexanders" on Sun
nay, April 18th at 10 a. m. Admis-
sion 10cts. Benefit OF Toe Nail
church. x
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
\ HEAITHFUL CITY

New Britain is without single case of communicable disease, according to the weekly report of the state depart ment Of health. There is no diphtheria scarlet fever, smallpox, measles or whooping cough, Certainly this is good,
 Coincidently with this news comes the information that Cleanup Week" will start April 24. The su- perintendent of health of the city is making an especially strong effort to have this movement q great success this spring. Various organizations, including the children as well, are to be interested. Every citizen should be interested.
 The fact of the present good health of the people of the city, and the plans for this "cean up week." should be closely associated in the mind of everyone. The former is to be de- sired; the latter will tend to keeping clean all about us. Yards, homes, lawns, cellars, walks, streets, all clean, make men, women and children, all healthy.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
"LrsrIcK" DECISION

One does not have 10 approve Of the use of the "lipstiet" or of face powder by school girls 10 give hearty endorsement to the decision of n Kansas judge that the use of cosme- tncs does not bar girl from attending public school, The ground on which he placed his decision, namely that such use did not injure the health of pupils, touched on the only reason why the decision might have been otherwise If his finding of fact in regard to affect upon health, had been otherwise,
 The decision Is of importance, It is one Of the checks upon present day tendencies 10 interfere with the free dom Of action and manner and habit which, carried to extremes, would arouse unrest in the country to the danger point If 1t could have been shown that injury to tho health of others or injury to the character of others resulted from the use of cosme- tics, it would have been perfectly proper to bar anyone using them from the schools. Harm 10 the health of others there was none. Whatever harm might have come to the charac- ter of others because of the example set Is mere subject the conjecture re- qulring n violent stretch of the imag- ination to justify 1t.
 Eventually people will find out that a continual pestering of individuals in small things will not inspire q more faithful obedience 10 the laws made to cover matters of great importance.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
EASTER LILIES

Easter lilies are selling we'll The florists report a business that exceeds their expectations. The fact is signfi- cant in several aspects.
 Of course buying flowers discloses q more plentiful supply of cash and a getting away from the intense feel
 ing Of the necessity for economy. It is more evidence that people are ready to buy. In the same vein is the suggestion it contains to mer- chants in other lines that more and more there may be expected a normal trade in all lines, especially on festive occasions.
 But the main sign of encourage ment comes when sentence of Roger Babson's is noted. Viewing the situa- ton purely as an economic expert he declared, months ago, in connec- ton with his hopeful predictions re- garding New England business and less optimistic predictions regarding the country in general, that normal cy" could not return until there came tendency to go back to the old time ideas of honesty and religion. He did not intimate, of course, that any Di- vine assistance could be given business because of a return to religious practices, His plain intent was. how ever, that a more general prevalence of d-time ideas which fourished best in communities where religion is not decried, would aid the return of the normal atmosphere which holds contracts as binding, and fair dealing with fair prifts something to be cul- tivated.
 The buying of Easter Lilies shows the returns of an old custom founded upon religious belief, though many buy lilies with no thought of religion. It is merely the coming of one of the things which were deemed by q great financial expert as necessary for d return of good times.''
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

the district can lower freight rates practically fifty per cent, IL is to be hoped for, but is scarcely replizahle, A ten per cent reduction in the rate may come, meaning possibly fifty cents per ton lower coal
 The New England Coal Dealers as- seciation has been trying to attain
 lower rates on both soft coal, for the factories. and hard for the home furnace for at least two years. in a quiet sort of q way They haze, so far, not accomplished their wishes,
 Citizens who believe that they will get coal great deal cheaper next year must ask themselves first, will the strike be over and the operators win within such length of time that there will not be a shortage of coal next winter? Second, will labor be re- duced materially on the railroads so that cheaper rates will prevail? These factors will regulate the price of coal. Naturally should the miners remain out on strike until next fall and then go back to work, whatever the wage there will be n coal shortage, and when there is a shortage there will be n competitive market for the coal, which of course means a higher price.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
EASTER

The spirit of Easter, like that o' Christmas, extends beyond the limits which bound knowledge of its re- ,irious significance. With its arrival there comes feeling Of renewed energy, an involuntary turning to the finer, the worth while things, that makes for brightness in the world Mirroring this subsconscious sense Of change are the new, fresh costumes of men and women and the general feel ing that impels men and women to seek the out-of doors and the natural mingling with others which is prevail ent on Easter Sunday.
 The season of the year, nature, CO., operates to intensity this spirit in the freshness that comes with the sun light which seems to sparkle more brightly, if clouds do not mar the moment. .7.0- r.
 Deep is the religious appreciation of Divine things which comes afresh to Christians on this anniversary of the hour when, as they believe, Jesus Christ rose from the dead promising eternal life to those who believe in Him.
 It is a wonderful day bringing again to a perpleXed, often discourag- ed, sometimes despairing world that without which true life is impossible Hope.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
TEACHERS SALARIES

Although it was generally believed in the matter of teachers salaries by the action of the city meeting board, there was no definite statement made in such a way that the people could know the foundation for such belief.
 It is at least interesting to note that state Commissioner of Education A. B. Meredith has now advised the exceeding of appropriations made, if the board deems such a course advis- able, adding that authority might be gained in the courts should the city refuse to honor the city's drafts.
 In effect this holding puts the schools in the control of the local board which is responsible to the state board. Presumably the intent of the law is to keep schools out of locol politics. While it might be said that there is little to choose between state and city politics it is certain that the latter are less likely to make the school affairs uncertain and liable to frequent changing influences, merely because of the larger interest the state authorities have in keeping the school standards high throughout the state
 Whatever one may think of the situation the fact remains that, under the best authority thus far, the local board was not bound by the action of the city meeting board in cutting teachers salaries.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
WALLACE REID ID
 RACE IN SPEEDWAY
Motion Picture Actor Will Enter
 300 Mile Clip

Indianapolis Ind, April 15.-Wal. lace Reid, moving picture actor who recently filed his entry in the annual 500 mile automobile race to be held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 30, will drive car No. 13, it was said here today
 Twelve drivers entered the race ahead of Reid and as has been done for several years, T. E. Myers, man. ager of the speedway, planned to eliminate the number 13 Reid, how ever. insisted that he be given the number and the speedway officials bearing No. 13 had not started in the contest since 1913.
 To Begin Training
 Reid is due to arrive in Indian- apolis on May 4 to begin training for the race. He already has been grant, ed a drivers license by the American Automobile Association, under whose rules the Indianapolis race is con- ducted. The only other requisite for competing in the local race is ability to drive racing car to the satis- faction of the speedway officials
 The executive of a motion picture concern for which Reid has been act ing has declared, it is said, that he will not permit the actor to compete in the race if it is "humanly possible to stop him." Reid, is said to have asserted he intends to go through with his plans.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
FIREMAN SUSPENDED FOR POLITICAL WORK
Edward H. Parker Is Penaized
 for Alleged Quigley Activity

Edward II, Parker, a member of Engine company, No. 2. of the fire department, was before the commis- sioners last night to answer charges that he violated a section Of the rules and regulations which pertains to members engaging in politics. At the close of the hearing, Parker was or- dered suspended for 30 days, com mencing next Monday. II is believed that the suspension is the first of its kind in the history of the local de- partment.
 Chief Presents Charges
 The charges against the fireman were presented to the issioners in writing by Chief William J. Noble. During last nights meeting 1t was brought to light that about six months ago, Fireman Parker was reprimand- ed by the board, after several per sons had approached the board mem- bcrs relative to his advancement in the ranks.
 Boosting For Quigley
 It was brought out during the dis cussion that Parker had either been asked to engage, or had actually en- gagged. an automobile to be used in the interests of George A. Quigley, who defeated Mayor Orson F. Cur ts for the republican nomination at the primaries recently. It was said that this condition Of activities on part of Parker was called to the at- tention of Mayor Curtis.
 Wanted Action Deferred
 Chairman E. G. Hjerpe of the fire board, replying to question of May or Curtis. said that messenger had been to see him relative to the defer ring of the appointment of success .sor to Thomas F. Higgins as q litu- tenant at Engine Company No. 5, un- til after the city election
 Paonessa Takes a Hand
 Mayor-elect Angelo M. Paonessa was one of the witnesses called last night. He said that after hearing stories relative to the activities of Parker, he went to the latter and put the matter of his interests for Quig- ley up to him. According to the mayor elect, Parker said Not guilty, in my opinion"
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
INTEREST IN POETRY

New York, April 14.--Growing na- uonal interest in poetry is reported by the Home Study division. of Coum- bia university department of extension teaching.
 Hoxie N. Fairchild, supervisor of English in Columbias home study division courses in which are given by mail, said that the course was original in that it combined practical work in versification with suggestions for the appreciation of poetry.
 Tt would naturally be more char latanism to claim that this course will manufacture poets," said Mir. Fair child.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

A mayor has authority under the law | Co dismiss commissioners whom he
 does not approve. It Is believed that there may he a number of changes In
 the board of public works, During his term as alderman from the sixth ward,
 Paonessa has had this board on the carpet several times He has been | lispleased over their apparent lack of
 interest in his proposals to improve | the streets in his district, He has secured little satisfaction and has shown his resentment on several oc- oasions,
 The water board has not entirely es- capped his notice, either. In the mat ter of purchasing and using automo- piles, this commission has incurred | Paonessa's diSpleasure It is possible that he may decide that new mem
 bers will be able to work more in
 harmony with his policies.
 Prominent democrats are confident that they have an excellent chance of clecting congressman from this
 district in the fall, Hartford went l democratic by large margin and while the republicans managed to
 save the city government from the
 contlagration in New Britain, the vote cast in favor of a democratic mayor is accepted as evidence that demo- cratic candidate for congress would find favor, Hartford and New Brit
 ain have the largest number of voters lf,f tur ,al t,, .t these two cities are certain to be the
 battle ground in the coming campaigk. If the democrats nominate a strong, Independent candidate they may be able to reclaim the seat in congress which was swept away in the republi- can avalanche two years ago.
 When is a person old? This ques- ton is brought up by news story which appeared in New Britain papers week ago in which the term 'the old couple" was used frequently to describe man and wife who had been asphyxated. Is sixty years old nowadays? Hard-
 ly. Some of the most active men in
 the country are well past the sixtieth
 milestone. They are as chipper and alert as many men who were born
 after they began to shave
 This is the age when no one grows
 old. Grandmothers may be seen
 tripping the light fantastic at nearly any dance, and between numbers they
 Keep an eye on the Grandpas who are
 not yet immune to the smiles and dimples of the fair sex
 sixty may be old for some occu- patton. One would hardly expect to find third base being held down in
 pail game by a man who has reached the age of sixty. And Jack Dempsey does not shudder when the name of any slXty-year-old boxer is mentioned. In ordinary walks of life, however, sixty is just a comfortable age. If marks the time when most men who nave worked hard and have been frugal can sit back for a breathing spell, If they desire, and watch the youngsters Tn 2 scramble for a place on the ladder of success. Also it is the age when women become most charming as hostesses They acquire polse and dignity which no mere flap per of forty can begin to initiate
 silver threads among the gold used to be accepted as sign that one must prepare for the hereafter. But no" II IS the time when the possessor relaxes and begins to make plans for enjoying life.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
ATHLETE IS ELECTED

Aurora, H., April 14.-Eliot Ris- ley who delayed entering the race for the republican nomination for sheriff of Lee county until few days before the primaries and then finished with more votes than his three opponents, was captain of the Indiana university football team in 1920. The republican nomination in Lee county is said to be equivalent to election. He is A years old.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
THE COAL SITUATION

Interest in the proposed move of the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce to obtain cheaper coal in this city through the reduction of freight rates has been generally arous- ed, although coal prices are not now a source of much worry to the house holder. In some places the hope of the bureau that $2.50 reduction per ton in the freight rate, with the con- sequent reduction to the user, is little but faint hope and considerable doubt is expressed that any efforts to lower the rate more than ten per cent will be met with success.
 The nation is certainly displeased . with the price that it is paying for coal. Even now there is being fought a battle at the mines between opera tors who plan to lower production cost through lower wages, and miners, who wish wages as before for the fuel which they bring to the surface. Low CT production cost, of course, means ultimate lower prices, more so in the soft coal field than in the anthracite. It is in soft coal that the local bureau is most interested as it is essentially factory controlled body and the fac- tories use soft coal as a rule. Lowered price of one will affect the other, however. though perhaps not as much as the home owner might might de- sire.
 In the delivery of coal in New Brit ain there enter other elements than the miners wage. The selling price of coal at the mines in wage cost per ton plus over head. plus an operators profit. In New Britain we pay these items and also pay the freight plus the handlers profit, The latter amount is usually fixed, as has been the former, or freight item.
 We may consider, then, that the operator is fighting the miner in wage controversy, in the first step to procure cheaper coal for us We can have no voice in that argument, the individual having no power beyond the possibii- ty of being one unit in that mass of feeling that has been designated public sentiment" We cannot alter the handlers profit and overhead, we must pay something for our service. There is left to us but one remote loophole, then, for forcing lower coal rates, and that is through reduction in freight Can we do it? Possibly.
 The element of freight cost may be split up into, overhead in the railroad system, profit 10 the operators and wages. And again the wage factor Is the only vulnerable point at which to strike and achieve our aims. It is safe to say that there will be no appre- ciable reduction in freight in New England until there exists lower wages unless the railroads decide not to ever make any money and charge nothing for overhead or profit hauling coal, contingency that does not face us.
 The rates on soft coal, per ton, to New Britain, are now s4,72 per ton bnd s5.04 on anthracite A reduction Of s2,5o per ton in the price of coal uloans about the same amount per ton In freight -ates II does not seem possible that the combined efforts of
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
Member Audit nur.nn o, circulation

The 4. R. c. ia a national organization which furnishes newspapers and ecVtr. tisere with n strictly honest analytis or circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This lns'res TO- tection against fraud in nawspapcr ois- tribution figures to both national an" 'o' cal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

To the doughboy on the Rhine one pay-check frequently looks like two. That's zwei he's in no hurry to leave. .s..
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Mr. Balfour Gartered and Eared :? Well, that better than being crowned with something, as the old phrase had it.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Straight ether wasn't perfec anaesthetic, we suppose-so they're mixing it with radio concerts.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Why not a contest to see which one of them is the most beautiful most beautiful girl -Amercia?
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

plesiosaur hunt he'll likely stretch his arms in two trying to describe it.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Investigating to see whether ghosts are fakes is like investigating to de- termine whether the ocean contains water.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
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The A.roeiated Press ia exclusively entitled to the use for republication or all news credited to it or not otherwise credund in ths paper and also local news iue' lisned herein.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

The only profitable advertising medium In :ho City. Circulation books ana pre-" room always open 10 advertissrh
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Fable; once upon time we found match tray that had matches in it. Now you tell one.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Empires must understand, however, that Landis' remarks from the bleachers are personal and not off, cial.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Entered at the Post once at New pritair
 a Second class Mall Natter
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

It sometimes takes only wedding ceremony to change softly lsped feminine Please" to a throaty, Say Listen here." .-
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

The cause of a lot of fires is tha, there are not enough goods to cover the insurance.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

Peter Crona stopped the runaway horse or J. M. Brady on Main street today. The animal was caught in the nick Of time as it was but a few feet away from the large plate glass win dow of the Mechanics Savings bank.
 The summer term at the Normal school commenced today.
 The Globe Clothing House has pur- chased the entire stock of the High Art Clothing company of Myrtle ave nue Brooklyn. and will place the same on sale next week.-advt.
 Jmpire T. J. Lynch left this morn- ing for Boston where he will umpire the first game of the National league in that city.
 Clan Douglas will hold a smoker Tuesday evening at the club rooms.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

A jury of peers and peeresses hangs itself more frequently than the de- fendant so it appears.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Manicurists are not a recent devel- opment. Long years ago the poet wrote: There is divinity that shapes our ends"
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

There's a big demand for people to think up now jokes. But the biggest demand is for a way to think down the old ones.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Judges and lawyers deserve credit for persistence. They keep on trying
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
Facts andFancies
tBY ROBERT CULLEN

Almost time for the humorists trite some more bathing suit jokes.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY ussisd Daily Sunday ESeepied), At HetEld bidsn e7 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

EuBscMPTIoN RATES A0s Year
 t1.oo Three Months.
 7bc A Month.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Amber was regarded with supersti- tiouS reverence by the Greeks.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Motor buses are now used by 1 railroads in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Seems an unwritten law of the banquet-speaker fraternity that some thing or other must always afford me great pleasure"
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
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New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

If the hunt for that strange mon- ster in Patagonia proves failure those scientists might try Noliva- Hunting in Zion City.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

An interesting and humorous story is going the rounds concerning a prominent candidate on the Republi- can ticket who dislikes to iniure any ones feelings and who is usually "on the fence" until the votes are counted, This candidate, being deeply inter- ested in his own welfare, went to his telephone shortly after the polls closed on primary day and asked for republican party headquarters. Cen tral must have gotten her hands crossed because, unwittingly, she gave him Quigley's office.
 Who's nominated?" he inquired.
 "Quigley," was the response.
 "Oh, dear, oh dear. It will be a hard year for me-" he moaned.
 A few minutes later he called up Quigley's office and asked for the re- publican nominee
 Congratulations. George" he said in his warmest tone. You surely did put it across. Again, let me offer my Warmest congratulations"
 But his voice had been recognized the first time, when he thought he was speaking with Republican head quarters.
 And as this is family newspaper and we are out of asbestos type, what
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

City hail is indulging in specula- ton over what the new mayor will do with the commissioners now in office.