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New Britain herald., 1924-03-05
"Prce Tendency Is Sharply Ubwards"

biggest dollars worth of motor car in our price classes. we have built the most modern and efficient factory of its kind for the exclusive production of the Jewett. And Paige production, increased 30OS, |, is now going on again in the big plant that made Paige Quality Reputation.
 Everypossible effort has been made to be certain that we can supply quail ity cars at reasonable prices. But no manufacturerc can make during April, May and June all the cars needed during those months.
 The wise buyer should recognize that there islikelyto be a Springshort- age of desirable makes of motor cars and that the price tendency is sharp ly upwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

bird was only baby bird and he did not have all his feathers on his back. IL was just as if his Mama had made him q little vest but had forgotten to put any back in it.
 And it was just as if his mama had made him a cute little pair of pants, but had forgotten to make any thing except the pants legs.
 And the little baby birds head was 1 bare, too. except where eight or ten little fuzzy hairs stuck right up straight in the air. This made the little baby bird look as if he was always frightened but, of course. he was not frightened in the least. for he did not know anything to be frightened at. Sometimes, of course. he grew very lonesome when his mama and daddy were away hunting nice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
Mothers Must Be Watchful For
 Diphtheria
Ny pR. cHARLoIIE C. MEsr

70 Diphtheria is with us all year Around, but is more prevalent at this lenson of the year. It can be controlled and cured by the immediate use of lntitoxin. Before the discovery and hse of antitoxin, diphtheria was one h the most fatal diseasee of childhood. 10 treat a case of diphtheria today Rithout administering antitoxin is un- lhinkable. Those who have studied his very serious disease, those who have had the greatest experience in The treatment of little children i'll with Iiphtheria, declare that no child need luffer nor die of diphtheria today, Ind yet we know that through neglect, through carelessness, through ignor- mce, and sometimes through wanton Ind wilful refusal to call in a legiti- nate physician and allow the use of lntitoxin, many innocent little children all grim victims to this disease.
 What mothers do not know, but khat all mothers should know is that The germ which causes this disease s frequently present in the throats ef we'll children and that any letting flown of their health, a cold, a fever, In attack of indigestion, may cause the disease to break out: also in chil- lren of the susceptible ase-from one 10 ten years-sore throat, no matter how mild. should be regarded se- siously until all doubts as to it's true sharacter are removed.
 Slight sore throats. which are tealiy mild cases of diphtheria. exist h great number in school children, In similar manner, slight sore throats which are really cases of mild lcarlet fever may pass unnoticed by teachers and parents and carry dis kase to numbers of other children" tCornelD.
 Diphtheria, once so dread disease. heed indeed no longer exist, if all shildren were subjected to the Shick Test. This test is a method. very imple. of finding out if the child can br cannot catch diphtheria. If he tan, then he is given a dose of anti toxin which will prevent him from laking the disease, even though ex- posed to 1t.
 When a child has sore throat with flakes on the tonsils when he has a trOupy cough with hoarseness; when be has running nose with a grayish white discharge there is a possibility bf diphtheria. Every case begins ip one of the ways mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
Are Uniqde House
 Ornament

If you are growing vines around the house why not try a, few of the prac- tical vesetables? There Is the sweet potato, for instance. Set one in ! gob- let two-thirds filled with water. In week or so it will show tiny green sprouts that rapidly grow into vines and can be trained as fancy dictates. One woman has one at each end of the msntel concealed behind photographs and she trains the vines over a mirror on the wsilg Of course there should always be water in the glass.
 A good sikea carrot cut through at the longest diameter can be made into an attractive hanging plant. Scoop out the inside, put three holes near the top of the shell and through these draw cord to suspend. the carrot. Keep it well filled with water, and it will soon send out a, shower of delicate vines that will entirely cover the vegetable.
 A turnip can also be converted into a decorative plant. Select large sized turnip. scoop out the inside, leaving about one inch thickness on shell. Fill with earth, and plant either canary or. mustard seed. If set in . sunny window, this seed will grow and leaves will sprout out all over the turnip, making pretty plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
By Branner

ing to sing.!' the two birds said, but when the baby bird only said 'Cheepy :! Cheepy!' in a tiny, squeaky way, the two birds laughed and laughed, 'Ha {! they chirped. He can't sing worth two pins! And look. he hasn't any clothes on his back His mama and daddy must be very sad looking birds! Pooh {! | wouldn't be that bird for all the worms in the world! And with that they flew away. chattering and telling each other how much better birds they were. But. time passed and the little baby bird grew until his head was cov- cred with nice feathers and his vest changed into a lovely coat, pretty and brown and shiny. His baby wings had grown large and strong and he flew about through the lovely woods. One day he flew to a limb and there sat the two birds who had visited him long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
Domestic Days
By ROY M'cARuEll

Mrs. Jarr awakened her beloved husband with vicious dig in the ribs with her elbow. For goodness sake .' she cried. Its time for you to be up and have your bath and breakfast And there you have been having a nightmare in the morning and calling in your sleep about kings and teapots Kings and teapots, indeed!" she re- peated with scorn. And I want you to explain v
 Mir. Jarr shivered with apprehension Suppose lie had been crying ladies names aloud in his sleep? Wow !! Fortunately. he could explain about crying for kings and teapots.
 Il was dreaming that the mysterious 900 to be an anti-Scoffiaw," he be- gan. But befSre I could take tn. money from Mrs King-who had met me in the Pennsylvania depot. and, my dear, hadn't a stitch of clothes on, and everybQdy I knew in the world was passing by Nnd didn't seem to notice it Mir. King, who had no face, and so can't tell you what he looked like was showed aside by deputation of oil magnates all wearing teapots on their domes, and they began to take thou sand-dollar bills out of the teapots, cry ing to me, Buy ranch in New Mexico, and it seemed as though I couldn't get my hands open to take the money, when one of the teapot dome oil magnates said, He can't get his hands open, let's put the money in his pockets! And Another said, But Sena- tor Jarr hasn't any clothes on--' and then you dug me in the ribs and woke me"
 Now that dream means something '" Mrs Jarr cried with eager interest. Of course, to dream of a wedding means a funeral, and to dream of A funeral means wedding, and to dream ot being dirty means one is to get money sure--'
 But, gosh blaine it, I wasn't dream. ing of weddings or funerals or being dirty; I dreamed I hadn't a stitch of clothes on, and John T. King and the teapot oil men were trying to give me money"
 q was trying to interpret your dream, but you rudely interrupted me" declared Mrs. Jarr waspishly.
 Well, interpret, interpret.' said Mir. Jarr sulkily.
 Tt means that John T. King is con nected with the teapots--because tea cheers but doesn't inebriate," replied Mrs. Jarr impressively. Besides T. sounds like tea. Therefore that dream means you should insist on your em- ployer giving you a raise of salary. And your dreaming you had no clothes on means that if you don't get more money you can't get a new suit"
 So Mir. Jarr went downtown ore. pared to strike for a raise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

things for him to eat, but he forgot to be lonesome just as he saw his mama and daddy returning. Then all he thought about was. My! How hun gry l am' And he would stretch his head up in the air and open his mouth so wide you would have thought he meant to shout ever so loudly, but all he said was 'Cheepy. Cheepy! in a squeaky voice.
 "One day, while his mama and daddy were both away the baby bird heard another bird say, Oh look at the funny little baby bird! And there, right near his nest sat two little boy birds not very much larger than himself. but old enough to have all their feathers and able to fly about.
 '"The little baby bird stretched his head way up in the air and opened his mouth as wide as he could. He is go-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

Mary World is dead. Her name Mould be her obituary and her epitaph Mary World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
AIfaIfa Sn1ith

Dear Reader: It is said that the United States is managed by 2 per cent of the population. Do you belong to the other 98 per cent? '<N When we consider, that the 2 per cent got where they are by constructive and co-ordinated thinking, it behooyes us to watch our thoughts.
 A good business man is one who has foresight. How can you develop this faculty if you do not try?
 It is a great game in this world try ing to get out of the 98 per cent class. Right thinking will do it.
 Yours very truly.
 ALFALAFA SMITH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

To make baked potatoes dry and mcaly put fork at least twice into each when they are tender and let the steam escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

time before. Look he is stretching his neck to cry sCheepy Cheepyv the two birds said. But instead of d little baby bird song. the two birds heard lovely melody like the laughing waters tink- ling over the stones, and beautiful
 thrills. Then the two birds looked
 ashamed and flew away, for they were sparrows and could not sing at all. So you see," Mrs. Hoolygooly said. Tt teaches us not to be too nasty in find ing fault. for we ourselves smay have faults which are worse than in the ones we criticize"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
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Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the nice fat police man and the Hooly- goolys did not sus- pect that the mean old Magician had escaped from the nice fat po- . .liceman's prison cell. And so, they all sat insi de H Try Hoolygooly's living room and, told stories. Mrs. Hoolysooly made a lot of taffy candy for them to eat while they listened to the stories, for they all took turns telling them.
 Harry Hoolygooly cracked a lot of nuts and Raggedy Ann popped a lot of pop corn and poured but ter over it. Then when Raggedy Andy had made d pitcher full of lemonade, they started telling the stories.
 Mrs. Hoolygooly told the first story, because every one asked her too.
 We'll" Mrs. Hooly- gooly said. "Once upon a time there was a bird who lived all alone in a nest in amongst the leaves in a thicket. The little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

In roasting meat. turn it over with spoon instead of a fork, as the latter pierces the meat and lets the juice out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

Mems wear striped silks make up into smart frocks that are in demand from southern tourists. They are made up along the simplest lines, just deep hem at the bottom and five or six buttons up the front side in the hem. Short sleeves, a V-collar, but tons down front, a monogram below these and a sash are other interesting features of these new frocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
My Neighbor Says

To make a good lasting fire from a shovelful of coal first clear the grate, then put on lot of very small coke, followed by a dust painful of small but not dusty coal; then a handful of paper, above that a little wood, and right on top few small pieces of coal. Light the fire from the top and it will last much longer than csual.
 To make baked potatoes dry and Z mcaly put fork at least twice into each when they are tender and let the steam escape.
 A simple way to remove the skin from a dried haddock is to hold it in front of the fire and pull gently from the head down ward. The skin will come off with out breaking the flesh.
 When coloring is required for stews or hashes, use onions with their outer skins left on. No burnt sugar or any other coloring matter will be required.
 In roasting meat. turn it over with d spoon instead of a fork, as the latter pierces the meat and lets the juice out.
 Every hat should be assigned to a particular box and placed in it directly after it is removed from the head. Brush the hat we'll. un- less it has been subjected to dampness. In that event fill the crown and brim with tissue paper to prevent them losing their curves. and he certain that the hat has thoroughly dried before put ting it away.
 Fibrous material which is said t,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

Ind her epitaph. It fits her gloriusly Ind tragically. She was a daughter Ind lady of the world. She was ,chool teacher. She lived long life & usefulness and at the age of S3 was permitted to die in cold, dark attic.
 Mary World is dead.
 "The evil" said Shakespeare, that men do lives after them the good is oft inferred with their bones"
 Mary World did nothing but good. She was daughter and lady of the world. She was a teacher. For years she nodded the hearts and minds of young people so that they might un- derstandingly pluck the sweets from the Tree of Life; but she herself, at the age of S3, was permitted to die in a Rold, dark attic.
 Mary World was ner name--Mary World, the loveliest, finest name have kver heard. Twenty-one years ago she retired from public school teaching and opened several private schools of her bwn. The war forced her to close them. They failed. She lost what money she had saved. She was 73 then. And now when she should have died on a cushion of human hearts-the hearts of the countless thousands she had taught and to whose understanding and happiness she contributed.
 A year ago a lawyer--one os her old pupils-discovered she was living in want. Without consulting her she ar ranged to send her to a home for the hged-a nice place indeed, for one such As Mary World.
 Her spirit revolted. Her soul Dcreamed she said she was not an ob- Iect of charity. Several weeks ago the lawyer met her again. This time. her mind dying, she acknowledged herself beaten, crushed. She consented to go to the home for the aged; but an Un- aerstanding Power intervened. That Power did not permit her to go. She lied: She died in her attic room, un- furnished, unheated, without water or light.
 Hundreds of representatives of the Educational system of the state to which bhe devoted her life and thousands of Der old pupils, among them prominent business and professional men, attended he funeral.
 Where were the attentions that she deserved in life, especially in her old ige?
 Why must the rewards of the deserv- ng be deferred to the Hereafter?
 Why couldn't they come to such as Mary World as a sweetening influence spon her old age, even in dark and old attic room?
 Mary World is dead. Her name Mould be her obituary and her epitaph Mary World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08

Fibrous material which is said to make good paper is obtained in Jamai- has been cut down and the fruit har- vested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-08
We Women
By BETTY sRAIMsRp
- - MARY WORLD

Mary World is dead.
 Her name should be her obituary Ind her epitaph. It fits her gloriusly Ind tragically. She was a daughter Ind lady of the world. She was a ,chool teacher. She lived long life & usefulness and at the age of 83 was permitted to die in a cold, dark attic.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-09
.,il-kcnsingtons Win

The -knnsinptpns cane through again yesterday in their game al sims bury, beating the team from that town in hard fought. seven inning game. the score when thc game was called on account of rain being 2 to in spite Of ths fact that the game was played in the rain, there vas a large crowd present and none re- rrtued being soaked 10 the skin in urGer 10 watch tho struggle. The game wa. interesting and was played by two well matched teams.
 Mccormick and rolitis for the To- calls got home runs in the first inning. starting the All-kensingtons of at cip that they maintained until inc tiirn that fhe umpire decided he was getting wet feet and put s stop 10 the affair. rolitis played his best game of the season, hut he vas only snort distance ahead of the rest Of the battalion. oho came through in great style in every phase of the en- counter.
 The batteries proved themselves. 10 be great jagclors, as the ball was wet during the entire game and turscd cut to be hard thing 10 hold. Hayes and McKcon did their best for Ken. sington ard simsbnry had it's sterling trio, Mcdonald. LsGoar and Dewey as their mainstays. Mcdonald and fa- Gear took turns in tossing the pill.
 Ptorcam is Excellent
 The Chiidren's Day service al the BerlL Congrc rational churtA yesfer- day morning Ras well attended and highly praised. The church was flied and childron ot the Sunday school de- partment had prominent parts in tle activities. IL was union service Of 'he Sunday school and inc church. The program was as follows: Organ prelude
 l'rocessonai. Onward Christian sol- diers''
 Scripture reading Harvey Woodruff Prayer
 Song. "All the World is Singing" ................... The School
 Recitation Singing Praises" Elizabeth Thomson Songs br the Primary department: a. "Ati Things Erirht and Hesufi-
 ful."
 b. ''I'raiss Hir. Praise Him." Recitation
 The Way to Heaven" Helen HodF-on Hymn
 Saryire Of Eaptism Presentation of Cradle Roll Song. There is Joy Today" School uiTering for the Sunday School Fr- tension Society.
 Recitation The Best That Can Do' .... ..-........... Walter MnslIer sorE. Sunlight Fills All Creation"
 Recitation ''Let's Keep Juiilef''. Ralph Carter
 Recitation Be Helper True" Russell Gold Song. ''God Dwelis In Heaven Above ...-..-.......... School
 Recitation ''The ChilJren's Day Hymn" ..... ...-.--.-..-...-... Mary Savage
 Encitafion ''Eliaf I.1if'e Folks Can IBs" ... -.-...-..-.--.... Shirlsy shserden Htmn
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 TrA f.1ic-frr -@r- rr~r-nf-1 for .tsrfi=n Norman Gustav. B-rs.7 Bran Ataatsr Bigslor, Lillian Min
New Britain herald., 1924-06-09
,crrNG HEAD VT ,nHi.nsr

ward Morgan lewis was c'cctcd acting president Of Massachusetts Aeticul- tural College ly thr Board of Trustees to take the place of President Kenyon l.. Buit rfrid. uho resigned May is. In announcing tbe rhnirs nf pran L.uis. th" trustrSa stated fhat they corid moi py-7iniv caDoss g patman- .nt surrc ssor to tBr Tiuttsrfirid uniH rnrtain problems sTrctinr the future of ths co!lrgs have rssn worked out.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-09
Berlin News -- gANT COMPULSORY CHURCH TRAININC
,ioVelnent for Religious School in Conjunction With Town Started
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rompul~o religious rducaiion in cooperation t,ith tho school board and jde town officials Nill be asitated in the future, it va. learned today.
 R.e. samuel A. Fiskr. pastor of tho lforlin Conrrr saiionsl church, is spon- sorinc the move and if is his idea 10 bring th. matter fo tho attention or .p,rlin ysidents SO that they may Lrov the value and importance Of compulsory educatlon Of this kind.
 The idea in tho minds of those in- tefestad is that certain periods each day should he devoted tp instruction in the scriptures. as it has been found upon investigation that the knowledge of inc average child on thrse subjects Is pitiful1y inadequate. This does not spply to Berlin slons. but is true or every town.
 No definite move Will be made al this time. it is asserted. The step eiil necessarily be slow in reaching the goal, and may take several years. hut il is the desire of those interested to bring the matter to the attention of parents so that they may har a chance to think il over.
 IT this system were siusialled. it would not mean that every child would have 10 devote period each dav 10 the study Of ihe scriptures. The time would be divided up ac. ording 10 clsssrs.
 Would Occupy Classes
 The children would occupy clas tfs fin this religious school. comparing to their classes in inc regular school. Third grade pupils would he placed in ths third grade in tho religious school, and so On. Each class would meet on a different day. the after noon sessions of the town schools he shortened So az to make room for the other school classes.
 The question has been brought for- ward "Whr can't tho churches Eitr this education without it hrinE neces- rary 10 make inc matter compulsory in the hands Of ihe board Of educa- iion?" Rev. Mir. Tiske today answered this question hy saying that the church school depends on voluntary attendance. How many parents send their children 10 the Sunday school each Sunday of inc year? Many nf them, if they wish 10 spend a Sum Isy zt the shore, take their children with them. In many cssss if tho child wakes up in the morning and expresses desire to stay home from Sunday school he is allowed 10 do this. Little can he accomplished in fhis manner and the percentage i1- zsrueted properly. getting the full benefit or the educational facilities provided by a church school is small. for this reason. The churches can- rot hold the children if this is not de- sired.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-09
Pra, for Priest.

Prayers were offered up at all of the masses yesterday at St. Joseph's church in memory of the Rev. John l T, Winters of New Britain, who died on Saturday. Rev. Father Winters 1 vas long identified with the interests of the local church, as he assisted at the missions. novenas and other events, which called for aid for the local priest. He was one of the guests at the recent laying of the cornerstone of the new church. A large delegation from here will at- tend the funeral.
 Police Court.
 John Farley of New Britain was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to jail for five days at the police court session this morning by Judge Joseph NJ, Donovan on charges of reckless driving of a motor car and driving under the influence of liquor. He was arrested last night, followed a collision on Broad street near the Bristol Brass corporation restaurant between his machine and a car driven by F.. A. Archambault of Torrngton. Neither machine was seriously dam aged.
 William ]. Lamont. arrested week ago on breach of peace charge was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to jail for five days on q charge of driving a motor car while under the influence Of liquor.
 Raymond l.. Brown. charged with violation Of the motor vehicle law, was fined slo and costs.
 Charles Link, charged with intoxi- cation, was fined $lO and costs.
 Tiachctti Known Here.
 Detective Michael Fiachetti of the New York police department who was retired last week, is well known here, being s brother of Thomas J. Fisher of Valley street, formerly su- perintendent Of th. local water de- partment. Detective Fiachetti has visited here many times and has CO., operated with the local police on cases, which required work in Gotham.
 Bristol Briefs.
 Rene l.. Taillon of Hull street yis- tied friends in Thompsonvile on Sunday
 Harold Gosselin has returned from Holyoke. Mass. where he has befn visited friends for several days.
 Trains on the local division wera delayed several minutes last night by the derailment Of q freight engine near Nevington, which blocked the tracks for some time. Trains on the kau Haven ,pa uarn rantaJ a,..u sL- division tracks for a short distance. causing delay 10 the and Bristol trains.