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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
Listening M On Foe

iow you'd get Sunday meals. What happened?
 ''Oh, was amply provided for" the young man responded, airily, q got up just in time for dinner, to which was invited out, and then I allowed myself to be persuaded to stay. on for tea. And this morning I met one of the boys from the office on the car and told him to ask me to breakfast. He seemed reluctant and it turned out that he had only 30 cents in his pocket, but I guided him to dairy lunch where we each had cereal and coffee. Light break lasts are hygienic, you know. But be- lieve me, lady, I have anchored plenty in my wallet tonight. Come on-let's eatp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15

why he finds himself with few friends
 It is because people cannot forever think evil and expect good to come of it.
 Nemesis is always on, the job. He cannot hide his true self for any length of time, and the satisfaction he gets out of such epistles cannot always quiet the still small voice that some day makes itself heard within him.
 But until that time comes, the best place for an anonymous letter is the waste-basket as speedily as possible, and banished from the mind just as quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
New Shade of Pansy Purple

The lovelist new evening frock for late summer and early fall is made of pansy purple chiffon that shades from light to dark. The dress is sleeveless and is trimmed with large circles made of narrow purple satin ribbon. These rosettes outline the skirt and gradu- ated ones are placed on either side of the skirt from waist to hem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
SCHOOL DAYS.

SCHOOL DAYS.
 Mary Ellen was going away to boarding school for the first time and the event was keepink the entire house. hold in a state of turmoil.
 Mary Ellen's Aunt Matty was quite sure that she should take heavy flannel dressing gown and knitted slip pers.
 Mary Ellen was equally sure that she wanted an orange colored crepe de chine, which her eldest sister said was absurd and her mother was in favor of a cherry colored crepe lined with soft rosy silk, which Mary Ellen eventually succumbed to.
 In the matter of shoes, underclothes and hats, Mary Ellen's mind was in a whirl.
 A certain sum had been set aside for her school wardrobe. It took the most careful mother in the world to keep within the margin.
 Mary Ellen was not going to an expensive school where young girls were spoiled and pampered, but to a 'sen- sible" school where both study time and play time would be supervised and wisely directed.
 All I ask is that you send the child cut into the world properly equipped with enough clothes to make her feel self-respecting," said her father. And remember about her health. Teach. her the importance of keeping well. Let her b prepared to meet an emergency with a level head. If she has cold in her head, I want her to know what to do for it. Give her an emergency kit and some warm slippers so she won't catch cold slippering up and down drafty corridors in her bare feet" |" Mary Ellen's mother forbore to say that she had already taught Mary Ellen such things.
 What she did do was fit up a little papier-machine suitcase quite beautifully as First Aid kit. In it she put bandage sand safety pins, bottle of the cough sirup which the family doctor had provided for years some mustard leaves instead of the materials for the more troublesome of flannel for the chance fermentation that she fervently hoped Mary Ellen would never need. Some tincture of iodine in a tiny bot tie with glass cork, and a package of sterlized gauge for possible injures, A hot-water bottle and a tiny ice bag went into the bag, though Aunt Mattey sniffed at the idea.
 Some baking soda in tablet form, some carbolated ointment and a little typewriter list, framed, of the foods that Mary Ellen's mother would rather she did not eat.
 That was all.
 And even Mary Ellen scoffed a lit- tie at such nonsense"
 When she came home at Christmas the First Aid kit was empty.
 Please fix it up again, Mother" she begged. Tt has been the most wounder- 1ul thing. The girls all dipped into it whenever anything happend. The time Alma White fell down stairs I was the first one to reach her with the Iodine and bandages. and when Isobel spralned her ankle the ice-bag was perfect boon.
 Miss Green says that have been an aboslute influence in the dining room. The girls thought I was fussy at first, but after a time they drank orange juice for breakfast, too, instead oi eatng bananas and cream, and we always have race to see who will 9rlnk the most water and walk the 1arthest during the day. I haven't been SICK once since l went away to schooI.v
 Mary Ellens common sense motebr mad lot to do with her good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15

Take the case of Mrs. A., as an ex- ample. Mrs. A. is a human angel if there is any such an animal. She is a model daughter, wife and mother, the kindest and most sympathetic of friends, and she is literally adored by all who come into close contact with her.
 U n f o rtnnately Mrs. A. is frail and delicate. and she grows Trailer and more delicate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
An Indoor Garden

One Mother Says:
 My children grow narcissus bulbs all through the winter. As soon as one set is ready to bloom we start another bowl full. They love collecting the pebbles for the bowls and caring for the growing things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
The New Freedom

An ideal arrangement for the slender girl consists of brassiere of extremely wide fillet lace, joined to a girdle of pink satin. The girdle is guiltless of any bones but is so cleverly cut that it moulds the figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
My NeighborSays

A large paper grocery bag comes in very hardy when emptying your electric cleaner. Insert the mouth of the dpstbag we'll inside Of the paper bag and shake thoroughly. This method will prevent the dirt from scattering.
 One of the things not generally known, at least in this country, is the Persian method of cleaning black silk. The method is very simple and the result infinitely superior to that achieved in an yother manner. The silk must be thoroughly brushed and wiped with cloth, then laid flat on a board or table anl we'll sponged with hot coffee, thoroughly freed from sediment by heing strainLl through muslin. The silk is sponged on the side intended to show, is allowed to become partially dry and thea ironed on the wrong side The coffee removes every particle of grease and restores the brilliancy of silk without imparting to it either the shiny appearance or crackly and papery stiffness obtained by any other liquid. The silk really appears thickened by the process, and this good effect is permanent. Experiment on an apron or other small article and you will never go back to any other method.
 Salt moistened with vinegar will remove burnt marks from enameled saucepans and dishes, but they should be soaked in cold soda water for a few hours first to loosen the burnt food particles.
 THE WORTH-HAVING WOMAN
 1.-The women who are worth any. thing at all in this world are the ones who are the most troublesome to maI age."-"Race", by William Melee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
All we did was follow
 the Barrett Book

A white elephant on our handsl That's virtually what our old house amounted to. We wanted smaller and more modern house in the new section of town. But realtors laughed at us when we asked them to sell the old place. "Not chance!" they told us. |
 Then happy incident occurred. One day our local building supply dealer handed me copy of the Barrett Book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15

the way people lnflict themselves on DOT Mary" they will individually say Her house is always full of com. pany."
 Why, when I was there was the twenty-fifth guest this year. It is terrible the way she lets her self be imposed on, when anybody can see that she is just Jagged to death and she is so nervous her hands shook when she brought me my coffee of morning." Soon Mrs. A will be dead-killed by those who love her. And each of her murderers will lay the blame for the crime on some one else.
 We try to protect those we love against other people, but we need most to protect them against our selves.
 DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
Reflections of Dorothy Dis
We Try To Protect Those We Love From Being OveraUorked By Other People, But We Need Most To Protect Them From Our OaOm Selfish- mess-Are You GatiLtu o. Not >Guiltu?

ISN'T it curious how eager we are to protect person we love against ev- erybody but ourselves?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
Page after Page of Valuable Suggestions

On page 6 was pictured the twin of our old house. This was followed by practical suggestions for remodeling it. As the illustration shows, we had nothing more than an oblong box to start with. In the end, a handsome, digni6ed home in which anyone would be proud to live.
 Scarcely were the alterations conn pleted when we had an offer for the old place-more than enough to buy the modern house we wanted in the new locality.
 You'll find your Old House
 in the Barrett Book And no matter how old-fashioned and unattractive 1t IS, you'll find plans and illustrations that will enable you to transform 1t into modern, artistic, livable house - the kind of house that is always in demand by renters or purchasers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15

"Americanized" Washing and Ironing -Is One of the Greatest Comvemiemces pf Modern
 Times
 All the Family Wash
 Included
 Cheaper Than c
 WoSherUOmdn Scores and scores of Bir- mingham housekeepers have solved the bothersone family wash day problem with "Americanized" wa hing and ironing. They have the American take all the wash they used to give the wash erwoman or had done on the premises.
 Every piece is laundered clean, without rubbing or scrubbing, and beautifully ironed, ready to wear or use. "Americanized" service is very cheap, no more, in fact, than having it done t h e washerwoman way, yet it is much cleaner and no trouble at all. 'Americanize to- morrow!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15

Mrs. As visitors are righteously in
 lignant at her old guests. T never
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Advancement h Rating For Army
 Apiators Who Made World Flight
smith Promoted 1000 Files, Wade, Nelson and Arnold 300 Each-Sergts. Ogden and Harding Become Second Lieutenants-All Given D. S. M and May Keep Foreign Decorations.

Washington Dec. 29.--Socretary Weeks approved today a plan for reward of the army world niers which would advance Captain Lowell II. Smith 1000 files on the promotion list, and LicutenanLs Wade, Nelson and Arnold 500 files each.
 Sargcants Henry II. Ogden and John Hardin, who hold reserve corps commissions as second icutcuants, would be appointed officers in the regular army in their reserve corps grades.
 All members Of the flight squad- ron would receive distinguished ecry!ce medals and would be permit ted 10 accept the decorations offered by foreign governments.
 The plan was drawn up at thc war department a, the request of Prosi- dent CooliIga to whom it was sub mitted today lY Secretary Weeks If it receives the presidents approval it will be transmitted 10 congress, which alone has authority to confer
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29

the privileges recommended.
 The advancement proposed for Captain smith would equal about IS years O. service in the line Of captains and would place him among officers or thal graly whose names appear on the promotion lst for maporitics. The advancemtnt in liles given the three iicutcnants ap- proXimatcs fnur' years service and place their names high on the list Of first lieuLenIniS.
 Secretary Weeks explained today that the advancemcuts proposed for the officers and Tor ogden and Hard ing would be the greatest ever given in peace-time, and would be compar- able with the promotion given Cen crN PerShing in tune Of war.
 In addition inc regular retirement provisions of the army could be Set aside in the c5se Of the six men, and they could be retired on their own request at any time with the rank and pay allowances of the next high CT grade than that held at the time.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
MAYOR WOULD DROP COUNCIL SLACKERS
Believes Frequent Absence
 Should Be Cause for Removal
ATTENDANCE FALLS OFF
Paoncssa Champions Decrease ln Numerical Strength And Rcmun- oration As Well As Change In Is tablishlng Salaries.

Mayor A. NJ. Paorcssa is in favor of q movement to drop from mem bcrship in the common Councl. members of that body who absent themselves from meetings without good and sufficient reason.
 In the opinion Of the mayor. ocn-. tinued absence is indication of lack Of sufficient interest in the offices to which members of the common council ar3 elected and in some in- stances wards arc deprived of full representation when matters ot great importance are up for action.
 Records Become Worse
 These declarations were made by the mayor today during a discussion Of the growing tendency on the part of some members of the council 10 absent themselves rom meetings for several months in succession. With onc-half the fiscal year passed. it is believed that common council at tendance records for the year will show many more councilmen with poor records than in past years, and the mayor is dissatisfied with this condition.
 As member of the common council and as mayor, PHonrssa has an attendance record that is oQualied only by City Clerk Alfred l.. Thomp- son, During the past fl years, May or PaoneSsa has attended all but two sessions of the council, one Of his two absences being brought about hy his confinement to hos pital for treatment, while the second was during one Of his recent political campaigns.
 The mayor does not believe every absence should require an eNpIana- ton, but q member whose desk is vacant for several consecutive meet ings should be required to justify his absence or relinquish his place 10 q more regular attendant, in the opin- ion of the executive.
 Other reforms in the present council system favored by the mayor include q reduction in the numerical strength of the council, compensa- ton for Its members, and removing from that body the power of con- trolling salaries through salary committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Indian Kouth Disappears While
 On Way To Visit h This City
Leaves Home in South Norwalk and Drops Out of Sight-Is Student al Cushing Academy.

William Waukeene, an Indian youth who is a student at Gushing Academy left his home in South Norwalk several days ago 10 visit at the home of Maurice Fenton in this city. and has not as yet reached New Britain.
 Friends in South NolWalk are con- ducting a search for him and tele- phone inquiries and personal calls at the homes of friends here and in other cities where he Is acquainted have failed 10 disclose traces of his whereabouts since he left South Norwalk.
 Waukeene came 10 the east sev- eral years ago and is working his way through Cushing and in addition to his work and scholastic duties has made a name for himself in school athletics. He is well known among the local young men who have at tended Gushing Academy in recent years.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Supposed Slayer of Store keeper Gone When They Finally Get Search War rant and Enter House Two Men Sought.

New Haven, Dec. 29.-Two clows to the bandit who held mp Barney Mu2m, q storckoopcr at midnight Saturday and killed him when hc resisted Were being followed by the police today who also claimed that a second man was involved. The ol- tCcrs say they went to the home of one one aul were refused admit t'>nro and having no s'arch warrant coulI not force an entrance. X war rant was secured but tho man who had apparently held the door against them could rot be found. The officers went to the house nf the other man and he also vas missing.
 Tha>c two men, tho police claim were active in tho robbery of Pau. Eusso's bank some months ago and have never ben caught Others were arrested but could not he cor- victcd for the bank holdup and rob Nery,
 Both the mon sought are S3lj 10 have been rcl'ased from state mlson sometime ago and as they had >Io- lated their parole the police have watched for them 10 send them back. One of the men Is sail 10 answer the description ot the "sas station" bandit.
 In the holdup of Muzan ]ate Sat urday the man who actually did it in the store secured about SlG0 from Muzan's cash rJ gister and his peck ots and SIu from clerk who had teen tied up and made to lie on the floor before MuzaN came fin, The police do not say where in the sec ond man figured in the incident
 Coroner Mix today examined all available witnesses. He Saii that Muzan was unable to talk before death came, tbe coroner hyiuE gone 10 the hospital Whither the wounded man hai been taken from the store,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
M'COY JURY STILL IS
 OUT AND NO DECISION
Judge Orders Them to Continue Their
 Deliberations

los Angeles, Dec. 29.--The jury sitting in the trial of Kid Mccoy, eX-pugiIiSt, for the murder Of Mrs. Theresa ". Mors, was instructed to continue its deliberations instead of being discharged when it failed to reach verdict at the opening of court today.
 Superior Judge c. s. Grail had an- nounced that if the jury, which has been out since Friday, had not come to a decision by this morning, he would discharge it and set a date for q new trial. Today, however. the judge sent the nine women and three men back and said he would leave them with the evidence until they ring for. me"
 The foreman announced last night that the vote stood ten to twc," but did not indicate the division.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
WATERBURY MAN DYING
 AFTER BEING STABBED
Prisoner Admits Welding Knit --- Antc-Mortem Statement Being
 Taken from Victim.

Waterbury, Dee. g9.--Bccuuse ot the critical condition of Dona'o Di- Milo, who was taken 10 St, Mary's hospital last night suffering from "oun ls sustained in a stabbing at- iray Deputy Coroner T. E. Conway was no.ded this morning by the hos pitai authorities that it waa bes. for him to go to the inetitution and ob- tain any statements the dying man might wish to make
 Michael Jacaruso, 19i Fairfield avenue, charged with assault with intent 10 kin, has confessed 10 the police the authorities cay that ho Is guilty of the sabbing. Carmino Aggio.ini, another participant in the fight Is also a' the hosip'al suffer- ing from wounds, but his condition !s not regarded as serious.
 In the event that DiMuo sgccumhs, a more serious tuarg. will be placed against Jacarueo's name, A uoat c'oayer and several knives arr being held at police headquarters as evidence. One butcher knife blade, covered with b}ood, which had been snapped of rear the handle, is though by the police 10 be the instrument which JacarUso used.
 Late this afternoon dispatch from Waterbury announced tho death at the hospital there Of Di Milo.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
New Haven Police Rolled When
 They Seek Suspect In Killing
ICE CUTTING TO START
 LATTER PART OF WEEK
New Britain Dealers Preparing to HarNc>t Crop On Ponds in
 This Vicinity

The Wea,>,r men has dealt kindly with the Nrw Britain ice dca'sra. most Of whpm aro now busy pr,pur. irr their 'o9's aud Instruments, anu who cNNo,r 10 start eating ice tr latter Part o' tbjS W,ok.
 At the o&ico Of te" Nrw Nnt,0 Iro Corrorl'jo0, t WAS stated trrr thr ice rn uoorr'S poni on Sh1tf' Mcadow asuur. or" of th' m1Iu sources oi supply for this concern
 nI usuaI rho Last to3y of Watrr fn frrcza ot,r. Wis between eight q" ] nine inch 'blch Ii i~ tho custom to begin r"'jnE tho jco as soon as fl hts benoln" nine inches turh.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
BUSSES TO BERLIN WILL
 USE OLD TROLLEY ROUTE
Supt. Bryan Win Not Seek Pcrmis' sion tu Cut Trough Franklin
 Square.

No efforts will he made by the Connecticut Co. for the present to Sc cure permission to operate the New Brltain-Bcriin bus inc by way of Franklin square instrad of following the old trolley line, Supt. William J, Bryan of the local division announc- c1 today.
 When tho bus line was started last month the cars wont through Frank lin square. 1'pon protest by Mayor A. M. Paonossa and Alderman WM- ter Talk, the line was revised to run over the route followed by the trolley thus anordirg service to residents of the Maple street district, Supt. Bryan announced at that time that permission would b sought from the common counci, 10 run through Franklin square. hut the present scheme will hc allowed to operate for somc time on trial.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
InventS New Machine.
 37 Letters in Its Name

nas.r, SwilzorIanl. n,c. e>.- By uy Ia>cuuon Of a "Ijo"r.rac>hon- Iampcaha"v:}a." Pro- t,s>or Kurt Wi siur.- or 'Hc Zurich T,,mo,octcal Ju.v,~.y las 5.mou- s,n,rI his capacity rs. ".5y as an r-glu.cr but also as d ,o}-a" ot 'onr wor@s. TLr name ra tI~ luynouou run'ains no toss tan s, .S''ers and mcaus. iitlrlrrv. r'aI-pr' s~.lr'- roj,usi0C->t"un 'no"nloli1".'
 II is c'alm.I for 1.- hsco'"ry tH' it will man sa'lrC of 2tN" 17 ror cont cf roa' |" "hr"' ''''."" 1- 1T, conl.r~r~s 1'J.e. "h'A makes Us" ct rA' escaping a'"m. pr, +sius lt into sor't'n d S'r""i rm.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
J. SPENCER DOUGLASS
 WEARS 9S7H BIRTHDAY
Keep Smiling" Is Slogan of Chestnut Street
 NOnagenarian

The same bells which proclaim the arrival of the year 1925 will usher in the 9Sth birthday of J. Spencer Douglass of Chestnut street. The attainment of this age is all the more significant when It is accom- panied by general good health such as MT. Spencer enjoys and in the enjoyment of this good health, Mir. Spencer takes d lively interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare Of
 in general When visited by d Her aid man this morning Mir. Spencer inquired about the sale of the Cen ter church property. Although Mir. Douglass does not go out he is visit cd by many friends.
 Mr. Douglass ascribes his long life to nothing in particular but prob ably one of the reasons is the fact that he has always been regular in his ways of living. He always takes his meals regularly and enjoys long nights of rest. Another thing which friends of Mir Douglass take Cspe- cial notice of is that he always en- deavors to look at the bright and happy side of everybody and every thing and as consequence of this trait, he is always happy and cheer ful. Probably another major req son for Mr. Douglass longevity is the tender and exaCtipg care which he receives from the Misses Clara and Helen Houston who attend him and whose main interest is for his comfort and happiness
 Mr. Douglass was born in New Hartford. January l 1927, and came to this city about 1852. He went to work at the factory which is now known as the Stanley Rule and Level plant of the Stanley Works where he was employed for a number of years He has been q resident of Chestnut street for over 50 years.
 Mr. Douglass is one of seven brothers, but only one Of the other six approached J. Spencer Douglass in the length of their lives. The sixth, J. Fayette Douglass, died two years ago at the age of 90 years. He was for many years q resident Of l'orestville.
 IL is the hope of many friends of Mr. Douglass that when the year 1922 comes around he will hn able to celebrate his tooth birthday, which will give him the title of cen tenariau.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
BANDITS START FIRE
Pousbnro. TcNas, Business section Partly Wiped Out As Flames Do SIj0,000 Damage.

p, ,nIson, Tex Dee. 24.-FIro, be- ir',I to have been started Iy rot- t.r,. Gestroycd nine business bmIJ- i.g+ at Tottshoro, eight mjrs west el hrc, rar'y today, with an osti- mated loss of uIput $I5n,ooo. Oyer ura. s.f,~ in some ot t'r 1arnod bindings showed they h:1 been .out.J
 TGc robbyry and fire res obDcd the norh of men who recently rnn4'rrd l1.hs anI nusjuses houses .. Na''ey N5rw auI Paradise, ToH. h each Instance th- buSiCrSs sCct.o-s ot the 1itt1n towns were sct atr@ lat" a' mgnt aN'r safes hal mru blown, prop, rty loss from fire Was much greater than tAe yo)uahlos stolen,