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New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
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DIR TRAPRoCK's CLEVER CAT

The expression, the cats whiskers' has always amused me-" said my good friend Dr. Walter E. Traprock, but few people know of its origin.
 The first cat to be referred to in this way belonged 10 me. The whiskers belonged to the cat. This cat whose name was Carrie Chapman. used to spend hours on the bank of the Housatonic river peering at the stream. The tragedy of a cats life is that her favorite food lives in an element of which she is in mortal tcrror-water.
 Then, one day, my cat acted so cheerful like that my curiosity was aroused and l followed her to the river. There I saw an amazing sight.
 She had taught herself to fish with her whiskers, which were long and very strong. Her first care was to curl them about her tap, forming a hook at the end which she actually baited with a cricket caught in the grass. Then, lying on the upper side of a willow branch, she let her whiskers float on the surface. h was fascinat- ing to see the lightning flash of her paws when she had lured fish with in reach.
 ''Gluttony however, was her end. Full of fish and pride, she fell asleep one day. forgetting to unbait herself. A big pickerel yanked her into the water and she was drowned. The fish doubtless ate her for they are as fond of cats as cats are of fish, though they get much less of il"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Observations On Tie Weather

Washington, June Il.--rorocsst for southern New England: Mostly cloudy and somewhat unsettled to- night and Thursday: little change in temperature. moderate east and southeast winds.
 Forecast for eastern New York.
 Mostly cloudy and somewhat un- settled tonight and Thursday. little change in temperature; moderate cast 10 southeast winds.
 New Haven and vicinity: Unset tied weather tonight and Thursday.
 Conditions: The pressure is high along the north Atlantic coast and low between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river. There is uo well defined storm area on the weather chart this morning but the mingiing of the warm currents from the south with the cold currents from he north is causing many local show CTS east Of the Mississippi river. The temperature continues low in Nebraska but Is rising in the lake regions. Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with occasional showers and much change Tn temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
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'25 Fears Ago Today
,Tasen ;rom iIerata al that date

John McMahor of High street frac- tured his left arm by falling from a bicycle Saturday. He was on tine bi- cycle when lie stopped over to pick up hat and fell to the ground.
 Edward Coytigan while out for q ride on his bicycle today ran into a nan crossing the street and as re- suit Edward took a header in the road.
 \. ]. Sloper,, one of the trustees in charge Of Walnut Hiil park said to- day that he did not know whether or not the bandstand would be moved up to the park. It is understood that one man has put in a bid for tho stand as he desires to have if for q summer house.
 Among those uho are graduating from the convent school this year and vho will attend the high school in Inc fall arc Lawrence Cream and Lawrence Mangan.
 At meeting of Court Prosperity. F. of A.. it was tofed to recommend Martin ]. Kenney for the pest oi ledge deputy.
 Ii pas announced today that all of fia societies in the city have been Tor mally invited to take part in the pa rade on Fourth Of July.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Francine LarrimOre, Young
 Comedienne, Is Married

New York. June 11.-Francine Lar rimore, young comsdienne, was secret ly married about IS months ago to Con Conrad. composer of musical comedies, the New York Herald Tribune says today. They kept their secret so closely that even members of Miss Isarrimore's immediate family declared that they were unaware Of the marriage. She and Conrad avoid ed rurnoTs by living apart.
 The newspaper definitely announces that they were married in December. 1922. at Port Chester. Conrad used lis real name. Conrad Dober. Miss Isrrfnore is known in private fife. is Francis Adler. and is 2 niece Of Jacob Adler. noted 1iddish seter.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
DON'T WANT TO PAY
Rockville Cii oens Object To Appro- priating Money To Enforce Vol stead Law.

Rockville, June 11.--Whiis citizens Of Rockville last night demanded the enforcement of the Eoistead act they unanimously refused to appropriate $500 for the hiring or private detec- lives to investigate the sources Of liquor supply here. when a resolution embodying these points was present. ed to the city council at special city meeting called to decide on the ap- propr+stion.
 City Prosecutor Dennis J. Mccarthy. who foStered the proposal, was hissed by nearly 1000 residents who turned out to vote down the appropriation. when Mccarthy spoke in favor of the idea and other speakers were cheered in taking an opposite view. The meeting. the largest in the history Of the city, was also the noisiest
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Hoover's Son Engaged
 tO San Francisco Girl

San Francisco. June 11.-.The en- gagement Of Miss Margaret Watson. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Douglas s. Watson of San Francisco. and Herbert Hoover, IT,, vas announced yester- day. Both are junior students al stanford university. where Miss Wat son is president of the women's ath- ttic association, and Hoover is vice president of the student body.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

ination of the Lcagu" of Nations with d statement that the people are not in favor Of cancellation Of foreign debts. It might be added that the tax ridden people are also in favor of see ing some Of the debts paid, John Bull apparently being the only debtor re- mrmhering about the loans.
 Secretary Mellon got, a huge ovation That was the conventions way of pan ming congress for failing to adopt his tax reductions.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
State to Complete All
 KIan Evidence Today

Ebensburg. Pa, June ii. - The states evidence in tho trial Of i4 per- sons alleged members of the K. K. K. and residents of Lilly. jointly charged with riot. affray and unlawful ss- semblage, the result of clash at Lilly, April 5 last, which cost the lives or three persons. probably will be completed today, District Attorney weimer said.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
TRAFFIC COOPERATION

Wherever and whenever new traffic
 regulations are put into force certain amount of disagreement consistently
 follows This has been the experienced
 in New Britain ever since one-way
 traffic was imposed at the center.
 Disruption Of traffic habits. even when the aim sought is an improve ment in speed Of vehicles, convenience of drivers and minimizing chances or accident. naturally has resulted in some adverse comment. The Herald believes the majority of citizens see value in the new regulations and that they will insist that they be con- tinued after a reasonable period Of experimentation is past
 Opposition Of some merchants, who believe the one.way regulations are iniuring their business. is not 10 be overlooked. The merchants are cn- titled to fair hearing and the Her aid. in conformity with it's established policy of giving both sides 10 every public question an opportunity to be heard, is not inclined to dodge their claims.
 From a merchandising standpoint there appears this 10 be said: Docs Inc utomobie-ridipg public go 10 store along the lanes Of least resist ance. irrespective Of goods and prices or does this public in most instances go 10 stores where it is thought the most value or the best sought after article is obtainable? The necessity Of driving around the center in order 10 get to a certain store should not bother an autoist provided he thinks the store is worth the effort. Manifest Iy. it isl the business or the merchant to induce such visit despite he few moments extra automobiling, if there is extra time spent.
 Merchants are reasonable; most Of them drive automobiles and know from experience on downtown streets that something must be done to control eyer-fncreasing traffic. When n. ariy every family owns and operates an automobile. which automotive in- tcrosts say is soon to be inc case. then il is easy 10 conclude that there UiIi be scarcely enough room in our down. top-n sf-cets for Inc avalanche of ma rhinrs.
 New Britain is noi unique in being confronted with traffic trroblcms. Every city in tHc nation hss the same trouble. Tn moH NcR England cities. where streets usnally are distinguished by their picturesque turns and lack er chorler-board symmetry. inc prob- Iafn is intensified. The peculiar forna ton of the center and it's eu,ircus in New Britain briskly stimulates dovn- town motoring difficulties.
 There arc dOze ns of oH"-way streets in Boston. a system which is necessi- tated by traffic problems. There are important merchants on all these streets. Their business may have suf- fered at first. but both they and inc public conformed thtmseives Co changing conditions. The same rule holds good in other cities where vio- lent changes in trsffie ruisa were found ne ef ssaTt.
 Baltimore Is undergoing a trafhc
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The girls liked Jim st a picnic. tho girls liked Jim at A ball. the girls liked Jim at the sesshore. or any old place at all.
 But they no longer like him, nor rven make him fudge. There was a beauty contest. and Jimmy was the judge.
 Merle 4. Farr.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Irr.ifaI,le Al HmlIe

New York-College girls lose their tempcrs at home. Because at college they are treated as young women. free 10 act in most things on their own judgment. they object to the re- straint put upon them by their par ents. a New York psychologist says. In college. the investigator declares. girls are pushed foaar4 maturity. while at home the pressure is the ether Eay.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Amuly Protected

What is your brothers name 2" asked Mrs. Wallace of Teddy, four years old.
 "He hasn't any name" replied Teddy.
 "Oh. lie must have a name, surely. What does your mother call him? she doesn't have 10 call him" said Teddy. He isn't big enough to get away.
 -Trna Bruce Bumbarger.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

"Iohn. do you know that in my native country it used 10 be SO hot that we had to keep ice in our csops where the chickens laid so that the eggs wouldn't spoil?"
 "Hm! That's nothing. In our coun- try we had to feed the laying hens crushed ice 10 keep them from laying hard -boil@d eggs"
 Mrs. II. A. Engbrock.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Msube, ot The Associated Press.

The associated Press IS exclusively entitled to the use for republic catien ot ali Hrws credited to II Tor not otherwise credited in this paper and also local uews pub lished herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The Fun shop Is a national tnsti. Gution conducted by newspapers Of the country. Contributions from readers. providing they are original, uupHblisiled. and posses sufficieui merit, will be paid Tor at rates vary ng from s1.oB to 5000. Write on one side of the pafer only and send f0uf contributions to the Fun Shop Editor" care Of the Herald. who wiI forward them 10 New York. Uuaecsptsd manuscripts wiB not bs reterrsa
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

To send me a Bill ........... Berry Before it is Due ............ .. Berry Your father, the Elder ...... Berry
 Had more sense.
 You must look very Black .... Berry And feel very Blue ......... Berry But I don't care a Straw .... Berry
 For your Bill ........ Berry
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The more expensive the reel, the more explosives the adjective when the small boy alongside catches more fish.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Nia-

She wore the bloom Of youth upon her cheeks, There in the moonight's glow: But how inc bloom got on his lips, You're not supposed to know.
 Charles Heckett.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
\ Dollar Down!

Flubb:--"Punctuali seems 10 be habit with him."
 Dubb. b.--"t'll say so! Why he even buys his clothes on time"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Who's Who should be printed more frequently. In this free country one may be a gent one day and indigent the next.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The only profitable advertising medium m the City. Circulation books and ptess room always open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Ii is all right 10 punish the guilty. but we can't understand why the Dempsey Carpenter pictures are cali cd fight" films
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Formerly our government officials were elected because they loved the commonwealth.
 Today they are rejected because they love the common wealth.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. B. C. IS national organization which furnishes newspapers and adNer- tisers with a strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This insures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dis tributlon figures to both national and local adtertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

4 Chinese carpenter can look al a place that has to he repaired, snd go back to his bench and cut the boards so that they will it exactly.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The rich German who spends for- tune to live well must fell very grate- ful for Americas contribution to the poor.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

St. Paul's Cathedral, London. com tains the chapel ot the. Order of St- Michael and St. George, which is uSed oHly once a year.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Rlsque stories are not so degrading. They usually go over the heads Of the older people.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

If she makes s5O week and gives mp her job to marry man who makes s71. that is genuine laziness or genuine love.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

And so congressman can't live on s7,50o the year. How do they know until they try?
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday ENceptedb At Herald Bldg. 67 Chutch Street. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $500 Year, ;s.00 Three Months.
 75c, Month. Entered al the Post Office a' New BIltain as Second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Go-get-'em drama in three acts: Easy marks; easy money; Easy Street.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The Herald 's on sale daily In New York at Hotalings News stand Times Square; Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
 Los Angeles. Cal: Arcade Station.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

There is no suspense so annoying as waiting for Colonel Harvey to pick the winning candidate.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Keeping house for money is degrsd- ing; keeping 1t for nothing is love-.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
t,i,iug Him tI,e M. X. Rasp-

Mir. Berry kept 2 store and. after sending out his monthly bills, got this in answer from one of his GUS toners.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Reds gain little ground in shop where the boss is called Bill and calls the employees Tom and Dick.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

The strange part is that ii always is a stray bullet that almost kills a senator,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Copyright 1924. Reproduction
 forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
SAYINGS OF LITTLE SOCRATES
 As Rpnortcl

tBy Samuel Hoffenstein) The lips that touch liquor should worry about mine.
 The hand that rocks the cradle be- lonss to the nurse. Mama's out jazz ing
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
HOW TO WRITE WHAT WE WANT
 Poetry


 Breathes there a reader who doesn't imagine he can write poetry? We doubt it.
 In writing the short humorous or light verse we want, you must start with these things in mind a definite idea, an outline or plan of how you will develop it, and a good knowledge of rhyme and meter. If you have all but the last, get together with some one who can execute your ideas for you.
 If you are an excellent verse writer. lacking fresh, salable ideas, find those who are fertile with them.
 Clip and save Fun Shop verse. It illustrates what is best-and what we. want.
 (Tomorrow: Anecdotes).
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

Washington, June l 1.-- Second Lieu tenant Harold D. Hail, and Corporal Ralph W. Lehman Of the marine corps, were killed yesterday in an air. plane accident in Stafford county, Virginia. Hail was from Crockett. Tex. Lehman was from Mayodan, \. e.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11


 Bible times didn't mention the weather. The chief difference between Brit aims foreign policy and ours Is that she knows what hers it.
 The navy is inadequate and Burns has resigned. Heaven grant that an- other war is not forced on us quickly. There is one good thing about the broad way that leads 10 destruction. Usually it is g one-way street.
 Another thing about modern cirili- zation is that a girl need not become so old before she has past.
 And so alcohol makes guinra pigs grow larger. IL has been known to make humans feel much bigger.
 With coaches in the limelight. mere professors cant get a hearing without eussing prohibition or bobbed hair.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

At any rate tho ass that spoke in Bible times didn't mention the weather.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
AVIATOR IS KILLED
Falls 10000 Feet To His Death At seifridae Iieid In Michigan--yic- tim Was Married.

aeifridge ffsld.N Mount Clemens. Mich.,s ,sJune 1t.---1icutenant John N. Wilson. pilot Of thn 27th aero squad. ron. stationed at sefidee field. was killed yesterday when the plane he was testing preparatory to flying to Cleveland to participate in msneuyers for the entertainment of ihe republi- can national convention, went into q tail spin and plunged down 10000 feet.
 Lieutenant Wilson, whose home was in Charlotte. \. C.. was married. He was 2s years old. and recently came here from the Philippine Islands.
 Three other planes left the field for Cleveland late yesterday
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

You must be a Goose ..... Berry
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
TELEPHONE CALLS:

Business office ......... S"5 Editorial Rooms ......... s.s
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
Innanlable

Mildred;-"He told me his heart was a-fiame."
 Ethel:-"Yes that's what comes of fooling with these parlor matches"
 Harry J. Williams.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
His Name was Jim!

Lena Bruce Bumbarger.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-29
BAKED BEANS WITH
[ VARIOUS FLAVORS
Recipe Furnished by Depart
ment of Agriculture.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Baked beans may be cooked in many
ways. Here is recipe furnished by
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture.
Cook the dried beans gently until
the skins begin to break, then drain
off the water. Put layer Of beans
in a bean pot or deep earthen dish,
and on this layer, in the center of the
dish, place piece of salt pork C'streak
of fat and streak of lean'O, having
the rind side up, using l quart of
beans, half pound of pork. The rind
should be scored Fill up the dish
with the beans, add seasonings and
water to cover the beans.
The simplest seasoning for beans is
1 tablespoonful of salt and half tea
spoonful of pepper to quart of beans.
Mix the salt and pepper with the wa
ter. If liked, a tablespoonful Of mus
tard may be added, as well as an
onion and a tablespoonful or more of
molasses. Instead of the pork a piece
of salt or fat beef or mutton may be
employed. In this case there should
be from tx to pounds of the meat
to a quart of beans. If fresh meat
be used, add more salt to the beans.
If salt meat is used, probably one tea
spoonful of salt will be enough. When
mutton is employed trim off every
particle of the skin.
Bake the beans in a very moderate
oven for or 10 hours. Add a little
boiling water from time to time, but
never enough to bring the water be-
yond the top of the beans. Any kind
Of bean may be baked in this manner.
However, the small pea bean is the
best for Boston baked beans" The
lima and large white beans are best
for the deep earthen dish. Do not
cover the beans while baking.
Other flavors liked with baked beans
are those supplied by tomato sauce,
tomato catsup, brown gravy and mush-
room sauce.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-29
Lace Frock Is Given
an Important Place

One cannot comment on the present
trend of fashions without emphasizing
the important position given to lace in
the modes of spring 1t has always
possessed a certain feminine appeal
and for all their delicate and fragile
appearance lace frocks are in reality
remarkably serviceable.
One of the most successful ways of
using lace is for afternoon or evening
dresses rather informal in character
and therefore a wiser choice for a
woman Of limited dress allowance
than a more elaborate frock that is
only appropriate for occasions Of cere-
mony.
Extremely charming are models of
black lace over a slip of satin in a
contrasting color, and a striking effect
is achieved when black chiffon or
satin forms the underdress.
Cyclamen and shrimp pink are other
shades frequently combined with
black lace. The effect is wonderfully
smart.
Another is the use of cream and
black lace in alternate bands forming
an entire frock. These are shown by
several of the well-known designers.
The slip is of black satin-fnished
crepe over which is mounted fine black
lace that has design in heavy cord
almost like braid. The sash Of rose
and violet satin ribbon has roses in
natural colorings.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-29

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
The moist, cut surfaces of dressed
meats, poultry, and fish offer particu-
larly favorable conditions for the
growth Of heterogeneous that cause
putrefaction; therefore, every precau-
ton should be taken to keep such
foods clean, cold and dry, warns a
new Farmers Bulletin, 1874, entitled
"Care of Food in the Home" which
may be obtained by applying to the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture.
Washing Meats Hastens SpoiIaqe.
The bulletin goes on to say that
cuts of meat from the market should
be unwrapped as soon as delivered.
any visible dirt wiped or scraped off,
and the meat then placed in a clean.
dry, covered dish in the refrigerator
or cold storeroom. Washing draws the
juices from meats and hastens spoil
age and should never be done until
just before cooking. The curing of
meats on the farm is discussed in
other bulletins. The edible organs.
such as liver, sweetbreads, and brains,
spoil more easily than the ordinary
cuts of. meat and should be handled
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-05-29
Roll of Grocer's Paper
Very Useful in Kitchen

The cook needs q piece OF paper on
which TO drain the dried croquettes,
the fritter, or the doughnut, and she
reaches out for the brown paper that
came around the meat. She turns 10
tbe same source when she wishes pa
per for lining a cake pan. A little
reflection, the Department of Agricul-
ture suggests, will show how far from
cleanly is this practice. In every
kitchen a roll of grocer's paper on
it's frame will prove useful. You are
then sure Of having paper that has not
been handled since 1t was rolled up
nv machinery in the factory. Paratnn
naper should be on hand for covering
food. for wrapping up sandwiches Tor
school lunches, and for similar pur-
poses.
Newspapers cut into pieces OF con.
venient size or old catalogues II
used to place under kettles or pans
will save much scrubbing OF the sink
or table.