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New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

We know a number Of men who would feel self-conscious if somebody should announce male beauty con test.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

With Ford on his mind, and every thing, MT, Edison is getting away be- hind in his condemnation of college men.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

A French scientist says the com mon beet shudders when bruised. Wed like to try it on Il dead-beat.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

A subscriber asks what difference there is between heretic and a lunatic. There isr't any if you hap pen to be a conformist.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

Perhaps they are called wisdom teeth because they stay as far as pos sible from the end Of the tongue that does the talking
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

An, well Train your daughter as you will in the hope that she will turn out right, and then in q traffic jam she will turn left.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room alwuvs open tn advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-23

Entered at the Post 0ntoe nt New Britain
 as Second Class Mail Matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-19
RADIO PROGRAMS
Today's radio program:
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
$3.50 P. M.-Contralto solos by
gessie X. Rankin.
2:45 p. M.-Nathan Cyganeri,
pianist.
500 p. M.-seleeted Reading.
3:15 p. M.-Jessie X. Rankin.
$3.50 z. M.-Health Hints-a talk
by DIR. Harriet Van Buren, Peckham.
S:45 P. M.-Nathan Cyganeri,
pi9nist.
Bis P. M.-Program of tenor
sfj9s by Ebert d. Haskins.
IG:30 P. M.-"Man in the Moon
Aories for the Children'-copyright
Z of the Newark Sunday Call.
1900 p. M.-Elbert d. Haskins.
7:15 p. M.-Sixth of a series of
studies of the International Uni
form Sunday School Lessons by Rev.
samuel D. Price, D.. D.
fAmerlcan Telephone and Tele-
graph Company-New York;
400 p. Motive HUH, Drama
dc Soprano.
AIS p. M.-shirley spaulding.
BanJolSI.
4:45 p. M.-John A. Dever, Plan
LIST.
500 P. M.-Children's Week OBJ
servance.
1880 p. M.-United Cigar Stores
Daily Sport Talk by Thornton
Fisher.
TAO p. M.-Hector A. Smith,
Concert Baritone.
500 p. M.-Songs by the Abra-
ham and Strauss Choral Society,
Brooklyn, New York.
$3.50 p. M.-'Intimate Talks to
Investors" by Richard d. Wyckoff
$40 p. M.-Bess Perry, Dramatic
Soprano.
S:55 p. M.-"What's New in RAJ
did," by John v. Hogan.
9:05 P. M.-Elena Barraja, Vio-
linist.
1920 p. M.-Poems and Stories of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-19

| William Henry Drummond by w. s.
Dryden.
9:S5 p. M.-Bess Perry, Dramatic
Soprano.
$3.50 p. M.-Elena Barraja, Vio-
linist.
WIZ
Radio Corporation-New York;
800 p. Morgan recital.
400 p. M.-Two IN act plays by
the Threshold Players.
4:45 p. M.-Fashions.
500 p. M.-"New Things on the
1924 Automobiles by r. f. Gardner.
Sis p. M.-Violin recital by
Samuel Kard.
5:45 p. M.-Closing reports of the
New York State Dept. of Farms and
Markets: Farm and Home reports;
closing quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange: conditions of the
Leading Business and Industries by
The Magazine of Wall Street; Even
ing Post News Service.
600 p. M.-"Kiddie Stories" sung
and told by Agnes Leonard.
1880 p. M.-Looseleaf Current
Topics.
7:45 P. M.-Burr Mcintosh, the
| Cheerful Philosopher.
$40 P. M.-Banjo tunes by Fred
erick Bacon.
$40 p. M.-Election Talk.
900 p. M.-Mayor Hylan's Peo-
pies Concert.
9:55 p. Milne signals and
weather.
1000 P. M.-Dramatic Readings
by Isabelle Hirshberg.
1920 p. M.-Recital by Alphonse
Bohrer, noted pianist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-19
KDKA

observation-disclosures
6:15 p. Morgan recital.
1880 P. M.-Feature.
7:45 P. M.-The Children's per-
iod.
500 p. M.-National Stockman
and Farmer Market Reports.
S:15 p. M.-Boy Scout Program
S:45 p. M.-Concert by the West
inghouse Band.
9:55 p. Warrington time sig
nails. Weather forecast.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Indian summer gives the baby az
much 10 worry about as midsummer
heat. Dyspepsia. intestinal disorders
pnd fermentation are common at TINS
time OF the year. over feeding " the
chief eause. The symptoms are
dlarrhea, collie and vomiting
To remedy this condition AZ soon Az
possible, change regular feeding 10
barley water and small amounts OF
orange juice. followed by weak mix
ture OF milk. which are Increased
gradually.
There is always the danger OF
anxious mothers TO increase feeding
too rapidly. II Is we'll TO avoid using
laxatives and cncmas, as unnatural
conditions are easily set up. Consult
Your physician before unng them,
The chronic state OF malnutrition
Is also caused by arrangement and
severe impairment OF tho digestive
process. Tho baby In this condition
cannot properly assimilate food and
is emaciated and under weight.
Tho infant may sleep well and have
fairly good appetite, but the skin
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

was had proved almost too much for
Mr.. Guffey.
whats the name of this town
we're in today" Mr.. Guffey asked
his companions. Il want to write it
down in my diary. I don't never
want to come here again."
ITS Farmersville." said Johnnie
Green. who owned an atlas and care
fully looked up every town the circus
visited. Population five thousand,
two hundred and eighty-one."
"F'armersyiile!" repeated the Giant
with a groan. II shan't need TO
write that down. | can remember il,
on account Of that farmer. / sbant
never forget him. He's the only man
ever met that was taller than what
am
'"Nonscnse!'' cried Commodore
Mudgett the Midget You mustn't
let little thing like that trouble
YOU
ut amt little thing" Mr.. Guffey
retorted. IF you was 80 meet a
drorf good six inches shorter than
what you are, ! reckon you'd say it
was big thing"
Now. Mr.. Guffey." said the Com
rnodore soothingIy Don't take on
SO. TO you know. 7 have my SUE
picions Of thot farmer. ] don't be-
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
MY HUSBANDS LOVE
Adele a.rrl.0n'- New Phase Of
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

.oh ne. nst for an heur or tNe
ysta | answered huFFledls. hut I
thought you ought 10 know Ms'
Schwartz that there 10 man stand
ing Ia the third noor hall watching
the people below He drew hack
when looked up, but eaught a
glimpse Of his hat. OF course he may
nave business there"
"No--ae !" MIR. sehwartz was NOV.
ing with aeiek short steps toward
the door ana ! kept Pace with him,
"Dot iss no hisness for anybody 10
stand In the hail and Watch peoples,
I clear hAem out OF dot quick. Here
Herman e
A shock headed youth appeared
from the darkness ~ the trunk
room. knew that he was the
ianitor's assistant. and was treasured
by his size and evident strength. !
had felt trine apprehensive AZ send
Ing the old jan.tor upon an GRAND
which might prove dangerous.
II take Herman with me" he said
determinedly. 'und we soon rout dot
loafer out. Here Mlssis Graham,
you can 30 out dis door, II Is
shorter"
lie indicated the basement door,
and ! sailed forth upon my srrands
relieved from my vague fears for
the safety OF my small possessions
from possible sneak thieves.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

"Ah!" exclaimed Commodore
Midget Blu did they? Did his
feet reach the ground? Did you no.
tice that he wore boots?"
II never looked at his feet Mr..
Guffey repeated. and what IL he
cid wear boots?"
"Ah!" said Commodore Mudgett
again. That's just the point. its
my opinion that that farmer had the
inside of his boots built up, 10 make
him look taller
That's an idea" cried Mr.. Cuff
fey. suddenly sitting bolt upright
He wore high peaked hat. too
Commodore midget reminded the
Giant.
That's another idca"' said Mr..
Guffey. And he. got up and stood In
his number ~ shoes. THAT would
make him look taller. too. ] wish I'D
asked him to take off his hat and his
boots. But ] never thought to do II.
This boy" he said soIemnly TO John
ME Green. lis what comes Of not
having a college education. With my
natural gifts. and higher education.
there's no tellin' to What heights
might of rose. ! might of been pres-
dent of tho United States
rCopyright, 1893. by Metropolitan
Newspaper 3ervicel.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Esyrrns ptx,ND TX pHuGl Lrrzr
. = = Ie7s MA eINvfSr, I5g = ~ =

as rare in Hollywood as q goat with
upper teeth, she is peculiarly ap-
pealing little figure.
And oh, how she does work. In
all this town / do not believe there
are two people who work as she and
do. I told her this the other eve
ming and she said 1T Is to forget
work. monsieur What is 1t for that
you work."
| started to tell her that ] was
working to get home to bring you
to, BED, and someway, ] cannot tell
why. the words died in my throat.
TT wasn't because I did not want her
to know 1t, neither WAS it because
was not working for that, but some
way / Just couldn't tell her, that's
all.
simply made some foolish remark
about it being impossible for me to
let up work whether | wanted TO or
not.
This is beautiful spot out here,
Bee, and yet ] an, almost sure you
wouldn't like it. You are too conYen-
tional. Your life is bounded by too
many rules to see any merit In THESE
people who work like demons when
they do work and play and laze away
the hours when they are not work
in in way that 7 have never
known grown people TO do before.
You intimated in your last latter
that Won we're ready to come II ]
wanted you. Of course ! want you
and vet just can't see my way
clear TO come for you.
Mr.. F'instein said the other day it
would probably be year before |
would be ablc to get out OF the town.
" course never would have the
temeritv TO ask you to come to me,
for YOU are not the girl. Bee, 70
cross the continent to marry the
man you love. You would rather
wait am sure. until ] can come
TO you. 7 will then have than bum
eslow and have Il fixed absolutely
in the way that will make YOU more
tran comfortable when get YOU
here.
must close now, dear. because
word has Just come to me that Paula
Perier has tainted on the set and
they are having hard worl; 10 revive
her. Poor girl, knew something
like this would happen TO her. She
has been working altogether too
hard. Your devoted
DICK.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Is not OF n healthy tone and there
are frequent periods Of diarrhca al
with constipation. For this
trouble. breast milk Is tho best rem
edy. Very careful nursing, TO exclude
any infection. temperature troubles or
collapse IL necessary.
Aiimentary intoxication. cholera. IN
fantum or summer complaint is also
a serious digestive disorder. The most
serious phase OF this trouble Is lack
OF proper attention and early treat
ment. II Is caused by torrid weather,
bad feeding and contaminated food.
The first corrective measure Is to
stop regular feeding for about a day.
Boiled water with a small allowance
of tea flavor or milk of magnesia is
good to feed during this period. II
the baby Is living on pure milk diet
be careful to give nourishment, after
the fasting period, that is low in nu-
tritiye values OF fat and sugar. skim
milk or albumcn milk is good.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
MASON COR RE,uE. oArIToL,

The amusement weFld continues 10
Hssalye upon the aAls Of reNnes' AZ
most every day sees some player OF
reYues assembling vehicle 20 trans
nort his talents, Mason and Cole are
the latest 10 fall in line, Win the as
sistaaee Of three other artists ana
carefully compounded assortment OF
song, dance. and patisr, the Mason
and csle Revue has been successfully
launched and a feaa; Of run ana sahs
is the result. selhini and CROWN
effer .Follies OF Vaudeville" DIVERSE
ned amusement presenting a variety
Of stunts which include juggling ca.
pert work on bicycles and unusual
aerobatie stunts. and on top OF ms
they are clever comedians. Swan ana
Farrell present a very pleasing SONG
and dance offerins. showing some new
steps with new tunes. Ray Fern ana
Marie, favorites on the Keith Circuit
efrer a vaudeville diversion. known
from coast 10 coast, the popular
Young comedian. Ray Fern. and his
talented and pretty partner. MARIE
are familiar to Thousands OF iheater-
geers. AS this happy pair have appear
cd In nearly all OF Americas leading
vaudeville theaters and arc classed as
"Recosnizcd Artists" As an added
attraction on the bill the Roth Kids,
nroadaay's youngest stars Will be
seen In their slSit. .'fhe Night OF the
Party" These two are. very talented
children and the. younger, Lillian
played who,e season on Broadway
In "shavings." The photoplay feature
on this bill offers the Paramount spe"
cial, "The Nth Commandment,
Fannie Hurst story with an appealing
theme OH the same style as "Humor-
esoue." Tho cast Is an all star ono
and includes Colleen Moore and James
Morrison in the leading roles, capably
supported by number. OF favorite
Paramount players. Starting next
Monday, Gloria Swanson viii be seen
In "Prodigal Daughters"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
PARSONS, THEATrn

4 score OF Partisan beauties direct
from the follies nefgere will be seen
in the chorus of 'sfhe courtesan" in
which tho Messfs, ahubert will pre-
sent Delysia, the famous Partisan ae-
iress. at Parsons theater. Hartford.
next week. with the usual wednes-
day and Saturday matinees. THE
courtesan" Is a musical Follies Der.
gere revue by Harry Wagstan Crib
Bile and Harold Atteridge with music
by sigmund Romberg and Jean
Schwartz. II Is being presented here
bp the Messrs. shnbert preparatory
TO its early opening at New York
theater. and marks the first appear
ance OF Dclysla In this country since
her great triumph OF a few seasons
back In the imported musical revue
Agar.
In the supporting east which the
Messrs. Shubert have assembled for
the famous French star arc Donald
Brian. Herbert corthell. Barnett Par
ker. Fay Marble. Nat Navarro. Jr.,
Davy Jones. Delano Dell. Frank
Green. Eugene Berton. Alexander
Demidof, Gertrude Purcell. Harry
McNaughton. Paisley Noon, the Quinn
hoys. Nancy Carroll. Paul Doucet.
Irene Lee, Blanche MARRIED., G. Clay
Inman, Flora Lea, Cecil & Kay. Mary
corday. Marcel Rousseau, Alicia and
Dolores besides a chorus OF sixteen
Partisan beauties and fifty American
girls.
"Tbe Courtesan" was staged by j.
C. Huffman and the entire production
is under the personal supervision OF
Mr.. j. j. Shubert, who is responsible
for Delysla's triumphant return to
America. Mail orders now. Regular
scat sale $3.50 n. m. Friday.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
crawl. AT PALACE.

"Bavu," Universal-Jewel mystery
photoplay at the Palace theater TO-
day, has made the name so far Of be-
ing the weirdest mystery play yet seen
on the screen.
"Bavu" was written by Earl Carroll
as 4 stage piece and with it he opened
the Earl Carroll thcatcr In New York
city. Then when Universal purchased
the film rights, Raymond l.. schroek,
scenario editor at Universal City, and
Albert G. Kenyon wrote the screen
continuity.
Forrest Stanley. Sylvia Dreamer,
Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz and
Josef Swickard nave important roles.
Estelle Taylor is seen as the heroine
Other films include new episode
of Reginald Denny in THE Leather
Pushers," comedies and the Pathe
News.
Starting Sunday the Palace Will
offer six Days" Elinor Glyn's Won
derful story of love which is one OF
the best photoplays Of the current
season.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
A CAVALIER COSTUME

oAe af the large New NeFk stores
started Il and gave !. lss name
easaller-aad a very dashiAs ANA ae'
honaif costume u Vs.
The hlause has Fes 81 buttons
doHn the front ana IL made with q
plain or pieated skirt, The pointed
cuffs ana the collar are af laeewfer
the hest efleet-oF OF linen, u one
prefers
Worn with q freek, Of course, Is
Rat with curling plume, fhf
dresses are made Of weel Jersey
eharmeen or velvet
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

AFTER msnY weeks Of RFsRsFaliens
the annual fair conducted ~ the "
a. 7. A. a y. soeitilf viii opsh 20
maEraN nisht ia Jesaer's hail. Area
street
The booths sill contain mahs
articles nereF shown before ~ shs
fair and viii prove seEs popular Hiph
these attending the fair.
The committee has sAsssea w
Rainbow MINISTRIES as the opening Az.
traction. fhis minstrel is maze W o.
local yeuns women and men ~hehl
have haa much experiences In the
minstrel line and good entertain,
msnt will be assured AL Who a'teha
on the epening nisht
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Letter From Richard Summers to His
Fialice, Beatrice Grimshaw.

MY Dear Beatrice
I am not going to apologize. even
though ] haven't written you for
two weeks. ] don't know where the
time has gone. | work carly and late.
At times it seems to me as though /
can never finish what ] have begun.
i've written you a good deal about
Miss Perier and from your last let
ter I gathered that something ] said
prejudiced you against her. am
sure if you could sec her, Bee, YOU
would not feel this way at all. With
her quaint LITTLE French accented
idioms and her constant display of
unsophistication, something that is
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
.MINE TO KEEp"-LYCEUM

should wife refrain from dancing
with other men just because her hus-
band is Jealous? This point is. forci-
bly, brought out in Mine to Keep,
which opened for the remainder OF
the week at the Lyceum this after
noon. The result in the story Is
choas-but It eventually ends rightly
and proves that there is a limit in
both directions and that marriage is
largely a game of give and take.
Bryant Washburn and Mabel Forrest
have the principal roles, while Wheel
err Oakman is the heavy.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
A GLUM MIR. GUFF,EY.

Mr.. Guffey, the Giant, lay upon
some blankets in the dressing tent
He moaned fecbly, while Commodore
Mudgett the Midget and Johnnie
Green gave him pink lemonade to
drink. After drinking six glasses he
was able to SLOUGH back in a chair,
while the Commodore and Johnnie
famed him. The shock of meeting
the farmer who was taller than he
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

beginning sunday night and eens
tinuing through nezt week the To-
eeum will feature Human Mreea-
age. This picture IL an expose OF the
drug habit and staFiling condemns
lion af the narcotic tfaffie and those
who peddle dope,
The i.yeenm, az no advance IN
prices. announces The early showing
of Hutchinson III Winter Comes"
Monday. the second episode
of the new Fighting BLOOD series will
be shown for three days
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
JOHNNIE Of the CIRCUS
and his CUFFY BEAR =
- By ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY

lieve he was as tall as he seemed
II had to look UP when ! stood
next him." said Mr.. Guffey sadly.
"Ah! But did you look down? Did
you look at the landlubber's feet,
matey?" asked Commodore Mudgett.
mol" replied Mr.. Guffey. But ]
supposed they reached the ground"
Johnnie Green would have laughed
at this, had Mr.. Guffey not been feel
ing so glum.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
The Result Of the Conference Win
The Jasiior

The Janiiof
4 stood stock SIN for several Sec
ends with Dieky's handkerchief IN my
hand trying 10 solve the queer prob
lem which It's presence beneath The
table had presented, u was not an
odd thing for II 10 be on the moor
he strews his possessions eYefsshef
but | had swept the tiny room care
fully after ! had put my purchase W
the refrigerator. and ! was sure that
Il had not been there at that time
And he had not been IN The room
since 10 my certain knowledge,
Perhaps n was not Dieky's after
ell, though that conjecture brought
up the terrifying possibility that
some masculine marauder had been
able TO make his way into the apart
ment without my knowledge. ! un-
folded the mouchoir. SHOOK II out. ana
examined Il closely. There WAS no
mistake about II being biekys. "
was one of n set given him upon his
last birthday. ! could not fail TO rec
ognize his monogram IN my own
needlework.
Something about the feeling OF II
IN my hands brought II quickly ny
10 my face, and shifted inaulringly,
confirming the conjecture. which u
hint OF dampness about the article
had brought to my mind. The hand
kerchief had been washed and .roned
within the last few minutes. ] would
stake all my houscwifcly lore upon IT,
With sudden distastc. hurried IN
10 the bedroom. opened Dicky's hand
kerchief box and deposited the Of
Tending mouehoir within II. For Of
Tending II was TO me. i felt that ]
wanted II out OF sight as soon as pos
sible, although would not admit
even TO myself the reason for my feel
ing.
Nadrc Discovers An Intruder
was glad that my shopping list
called me out OF doors. Indeed ]
think ] SHOULD have left the apart
mcnt even II had possessed no valid
reason for going. But I felt choked,
the room seemed suddenly a sitting
prison, and longed instinctively for
the open air.
With trembling fingers | adjusted
my hat and coat, picked up my purse
and opened the door. AS ] stepped
into the hall, there was quick,
ruetling movement in the hall above
me. and / looked up. in time only to
catch retreating glimpse of mans
hat.
It needed no Sherlock Holmes to
deduce that some man was watching
our hall from the next stairway and
that he had withdrawn his head pre-
cipitously when he saw our hall door
open. Mrs. Marks warning against
sneak thieves required TO my mind,
and my first thought was to rush mp
the stairs and confront the loiterer.
Then. sanity reminded me that | had
not the authority for such an inNesti-
cation, but neither my conscience nor
my apprehension would permit me to
leave the building with the intruder
waiting there so instead of going di-
rectly to the street. ! descended from
thc first floor to the basement quar-
tiers Of the janitor.
81 Take Hermann
found him contentedly smoking
a pipe beside'his furnace, to which he
gave far more assiduous attention
than is accorded many babies. He
rose with old-fashioned courtesy as
soon as he saw me.
you want me to carry the tinSs
down for YOU already nein?" he
asked.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Mirror Cleaner

Whiting. applied on a cloth that
has been moistened with few drops
of wood alcohol or water, makes an
excellent cleaner for a mirror.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Leaking Radiator

The white spot that appears on the
floor when the radiator leaks may be
removed with few drops of am
monia. Then wipe dry and polish
with oil.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
For E'ireIcss Cooking

Aluminium utensils retain heat for
a. long time and aresexcellent. for Are
less cooking methods.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Glass Covered containers are best
for butter as they keep IT fresh and
sweet. The glass Is non absorbing
and is easily cleaned.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Dry Storage


Flour and all cereals should be
stored in a cool, dry place.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Raisins or cocoanut shout never
stand in open packages, as they
shrivel and dry when they do.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Just before spinach is served, add
teacup of good meat gravy instead
of butter. 1t gives a delicious flavor.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Silks and Embroidery

Heavy ottoman silks are seen this
year combined with rich embroidery
and wide bands Of fur.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Featl,erctl Hats

Feathers of varying length are APP
pearing on some of the smartest
clochc hats of velvet and plush.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

rogs arc used for fishing in some
parts OF the British Idea
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Furniture Finish

A simple way to put an excellent
finish on your furniture is to rub 1t
with turpentinc and linseed oil In
equal proportions.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Gossip:s Corner
I,rocaflNl Yel,ets

BrocadNl vel,ets
Brocsded yclvots OF this season are
gorgeous to behold and are drapcd
into the most graceful lines.
Gray AL Over
Gray is frequently used as a trim
ming for blue or black gowns. and
gray shoes arc very smart now.
Jersey and Fur
Jersey is q very popular fabric this
season. and is often found In COM
bination with fur and embroidery.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Amber E,ayorite

Amber beads and earrings are m ost
fashionable, and are possibly more the
vogue than Jade.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Your window Screens

When you take down your window
screens. clean them, wipe with oil or
Kerosene and store in dry place.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

Copyright. 1921. by MES s.Tylce,
Incl