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New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
YANKS SHUN EACH
 OTHER IN PARIS
Americans Comb City to Find
 Wholly French Atmosphere

Paris D.e. 19.-The sign "Eng- fish spoken is no longer necessary, or even advisable, on a store window in Paris. American and English cus- toners have become so plentiful that every first class establishment pretonds 10 have someone about who spraks a moro or less vague version of the language.
 Americans in particular run into their mother tongue so often that th.y try, now and then, to find one of those essentially French places especially in inc restaurant line where there are no foreigners. They seldom succeed. When a new mai Ire d'hotrl is engaged today in restaurant, tho first question is, Can you $noak English?" If he can, he has q chance at the job, otherwise not, Whpn inc person who thinks ho has found q nice little French place where there are no Anglo SaNons, enters, he rarely fails 10 he spotted and addressed in English, and he hears as much English as French in any place where it costs as much as a dollar to eat.
 Drossmahcrs specialize in English. They believe the American to be good sp"nd"r and they capitalize the fact that thes price of gown seems low here, They forget 10 re- mind tho customer that the duty will amount to not less than 70 per cent.
 As for the big hotels, no one need eyer speak French In the music halls and even many of the legiti- nate thcatcrs the programs are printed in both French and English.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Poultry is suffering from an cpi- demic of a serious disease which in tcrfcrcs with the production of eggs; Bristol is suffering from a scarIt fever epidemic; and some Of us have the grip, Yes, Christmas is a glad some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Facts andFancieS
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Thr horrid nar' Of the world Is that most Of the pocpjo who can't sing try it.
 The "undeev)opod poop.es'' are those that haven't learned 10 worry.
 
 The hone n"e>' is with US y"t. but l, seldom contains cook book. Women can't compete in some unas, but as 8 rule they ou's.up the men,
 That scrr',st 0ro says To ctH control SIX may hnow how 10 con .rOl CuC SIX.
 Aao'Nrr way to a, oi3 tnc tohaoro aal' Is 'o smoke cIgaI' tt,a with 'rt .10d Of smell
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Rare U. s. Stamps
 Sold for Thousands

London, Dec. 19. = Sir Nicholas Waterhouse's famous collection of American stamps was auctioned in London recently and realized SGS,- 500. Many of the stamps will re- main in England, but large num- Der will return 10 America. Elliott Perry, of New Jersey, paid s1,425 for a ten-cent block of 1851 stamps which originally cost Sir Nicholas about s4.50.
 Another rare block of eight five cent brown stamps of the issue of l847, realized s3,750, and was pur- chased by Philip Ward of Phila- dclphia. Seven years ago this block was bought by Sir Nicholas for $1o0. Among other high prices was $500 for a fiye-cent blue, $975 for a thirty-ccnt ultra marine and pale carmine, $450 for a fifteen cent blue and brown, and s375 for q twenty four cent purple and green.
 pI<n TILT uJrRhTn iSSIIIIn
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Pe-sons in London and R'run ia .Ecd over tha tclophone the other Jay for tho first time. and iy spring P, gu'ar tslcphoue communjcatiou will le 4s-ah'isled between tne '"o rlurs. TlIs wont interest thr Dais,r. however, as he lives in Holland.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Sometimes we wonder whether J. Henry Roraback will have any trou- ble managing John H, TrumNul when he becomes governor. May the Plainyille man talk and deal plainly and let the machine squeak without supplying lubricatIng oil.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Rhode Island has no state police force, and four-lifths or the state IS inadeQuatciy protected, remarks the Pro>idcncc Journal, They also need better police protection in the state senate to prevent gas attacks.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
>Wx::S!S. ,Un1;' 1;''I'';hi 'c'I'';hi0b M4xs0N bxAx NUux THE BOXING SAILOR In Tongue-Twister Manner
 (By c. l.. Edson)
THE BOXING SAILOR

Tho boxing sailor, Jim N. Hyman, On the Good Ship Simon Freeman Gave the seamen all a trimmin' At the game of Diff -Bam- Bin in :" Reing demon among seamen, Champion Hymcn then was aimin' To be cimbin', Raymond Beeman. 'Who was champion of the laymen. So inc Steamer simon Freeman Stoamin' to the Port of Bremen, Matched their boxer, Jim N. Hymon, With that game 'un, Raymond Bee-
 man,
 But the day before tho slaughter, Sailor Hymen, on the beach, Saw cavorting in the water Many a dainty diving peach, Those cavortes in the "wartcrs" Were old Bremcns fairest "dorters. " Soon those Bremen women teemin' In the water started screamin'. Askin' help from Seaman Hymen, In plunged Jim N., never dreamin' They were framip' him and schemin' How to drown the Demon Seaman. After swimmin' with the screamin,
 schemin',
 Bremen women,
 Demon Jim N. IIymen. Seaman, Got a trimmin' ""+ by Ray Beeman.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Some of Our Very Best Known Lies.

"Ycs, it fits perfectly, Madam" "No, he's in confcrcnce.' "No, wo haven't seat left" "Why, it's the very best car on the market"
 "Of course it's the real thing. We get 1t straight from Scotland" "The boss isn't in, today "Wcn, it's the greatest proposition of the year, and were going to let you in on tn ground floor" "The wires busy"
 Charles c. Shaw.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
TNX ON GROSS INCOMES SEEMS TO BG FAVORED.

Tho proPosa, Of William II. Blod- get, state tax commissioner that manufacturing plants throughout the state be taxed upon their gross iu- comes instead of upon an annual in- yentory appears 10 be favored in New Britain, one o' the leading manufacturing cinrs Of the state.
 The reason for faHoring the plan is said to center around the need for a uniform system Of taxation in all Nutmeg cities, instead Of the present system which admittedly works out inequitably.
 T. is generally known that in some cities Of the sta.e inventories in fac tories are taxed in a pcrfunctory manner so that manufacturers in such places pay greatly reduced taxes compared with those in the taxes compared with what those in the same lines pay in New Britain, od 0. taxing factomas.
 The result IS that Now Britain's factories pay a greater share Of taxes than those in many other cities of the sta,e which the manufacturers ar justified in rcgardiog as unfair.
 X tax upon gross income, it is said, would result in more tlx money for the s,a'e, with the possibility that To- cal factories would pay more than under tho present system. but fac tories c.s.vaorq in tAe state would pay mor4 .a proportion than the ill., cr.as. ~usI be n New Britain, tnu~ ,u'uuing the tax burdens and c':w#atnr tho disadvantage under w.oa .oru factories are Iaboring at pr.s"nt,
 Tier" is raat..r point to be taken ia consideration. As he period for ta}ang inv-H'orIcs arrives a good many workers are .atI of, Excess production is avoi1cI, and every cf- fort is naturally male 10 have as small an inventory as possible so as 10 furnish low basis Of taxation. But fovcptoics in New Britain arc taxed thoroughly despite the fact that at this time they are lower than at any other period.
 Elimination Of this period Of idle ness by workers would rebound to the aIvartaga of the community by permitting manufacturers to con- time production regardless Of inven- torres for tax purposes.
 f all factories throughout the state were taxed upon an equal basis -as the tax on gross income would provi1e-thore is also the possibili- ty, even prohap!Ity, that the taN rate on gross incomes could he re- ducod after t were shown that more money were being collected through this tax upon industry than was nec- essarv.
 Y is sa'4 that s1rg, sttons upon tsmrg problems made by Commis- toner Blodgott Invariably arc adopted by the Legislature. Y this is true then thore is little doubt that inc tax oa gross jr.omos vii he made part of tho 7tate Yaw. T.aomg all con cerus n7on an ee0ai rasls and chm inattug the prcso0t inequality and unfair competitor o@|oAd ny con- cerus in other cities against factor les ln %.w Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
DcliciuuSly Dirty.

Daddy was having his lunch Of crackers and milk befPe retiring when little sister two and a half years old, came to him for her good night kiss. As she reached for his napkin, she said That's all right, daddy, my face dirty anyhow" 2"
 Mrs. V. C. Glenn.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
ARE WOMEN DISSATISFIED
 WITH pOIITICSp

Before woman suffrage was prcrogatlve of thy ,air sex il was stated that their voting powers - when they got tho ballot would "cIcause politics."
 How much they have purged our political methods Is not exactly mo- tIceabc wl,h the naked eye.
 Now the more restless spirits as on, editorial writer calls them. among womynkinl are discussing tho uI,isabjluy Of forming, or rc- forming, q womcu's party, the bet fer to impress their aims and de- sIrs upon the body polite.
 Whatever might be accomplished in this manner is pinIoned upon 'le pedestal Of opinion. If any worthy reform could be brought about through & Womuns party only those who fear worthy rc- forms would object; but could such d party accomplish anything" What proportion Of women would belong" What proportion of women is sufficiently interested In political reform 10 follow feminine leaders 10 that promised land? What pro- portion Of women are interested in the higher politics to divorce them selves from the two old standard parties - or one Of them -- to fol- low into the bypaths of militant fominism? Where would the money come from to operate such party? And whom all is said and done in favor of such a new party would there be as much Of all op- portunity to elect women to office under its aegis as there Is at pres ent under the jurisdiction of the standard parties operated by mere men?
 4 woman's q woman for a that -- to paraphrase a sentence omgi- mating from the fecund mind of Robbie Burns. When she thinks of her own interest she also has the interest of her husband ill mind and the interest of her children. She is more conservative than man. as several elections since the days of the birth Of woman suffrage have indicated. The average woman is not a feminist, nor does she harbor sex anlmosities against the sex which presumes to protect her and does protect her, after a fashion and more or less efficiently.
 The propagaulists for q Wom- ans party as a rule are not average women They have courted the higher realms of learning, as rule; have become proficient in some art or science, and many are success l full business women. They may . think well of themselves and their . ability to uplift mankind and es- pecia}ly womanhind; but they don't appeal to ihe average woman as greatly as they may think they do.
 And what kind of women are they who customariIy get into pub- he office Two women were elected Of states in the NoVem- Der elections, and both are Of the type known as "Nome women" One has q husband whom she sought to "yinIicate' by hcIng elected 70 office after he lad been fired from ofice; the other IS the widow Of a former governor who was elected as q tribute to the former governor. One can go right down the line and nine times out of ten the women who attain office are not of the militant feminist 'ype, but appeal 10 the pubic by dint of their wom- anIy qualities.
 T. is entirely likely that au out and-out feminist could not he elected to office -- the men wouldn't vote for her and only anal min ority os average women would favor her with their ballots.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
We Push a Button

"1n this electrical age when we push a button for everything, we have paid homage to Watts and Am pcre by measuring current in volts, watts, and amperes. But we have done nothing to honor the Billy goat"
 What has the goat to do with it?"
 "He was the first 10 push, but tin, in turning on his power"
 --Pensive Sam.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

"Outcomc oi voting likely to haze effect on future of Roraback mach- n"," said New Haven Union - on Tuesday, By Tuesday night, how- cGr the effect wasn't so noticeable.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
4 a / A. S4 " / 7 @Z\,A->S IA x
 A >\IA B. t\-v II . IAy=z= "

TrI.0Is ar. people vIo know >onothug that would curo you pnrk'y if you would Just try it.
 Tho Unj,'rlop' I people ar those ,har can't butcher one another ,z- oort al close rsree.
 < sursey of 'ro g,nvrH situation ulI~atcs Int .ha good lu,era died young. also.
 no.Uurss VIC arc cI..eI cr.n pco- I1c brcaus" We obey the laws that uappen to please us.
 T. dorsn't pay to jump 10 conclu- -lons, but al times one must jump 10 avoid conclusion.
 Nar'y os,ry man has an equal roauro 10 shln.. except the son Of a1 U'uStrious fa'hcr
 Women ar, more rflc!,ut. No man can make instantaneous dcci- ,toa that II wasn't his fault
 TA- state Ss ths nation Is no
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Imagine surh Uac}<Narjn's- u~ n"t having a telephone lnc between London and Berlin untd tIls lac day. II tI.r4 lad h'cu such d l'ns in 1911 maybe they could have talked it over and avoided much Irouila
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

less than a week of commHniug with Santa Claus and then the great showdown to prove to the ktddics that nobody was dcluding them.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Mcmbrr Audlt Bureau of Circunuon. The A. R. C. Is Q naI9nal urEan2aton which tuu|shes nrwspapels and adyeT- tIseis wth a strctly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics Sle based upon thls audit This EsuTes protection against fraud Tn newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Member Of the Associated Press The Assuu a'eu Pruss Is eNelusNely cn. tlt'ed to tue use toi republication of all urws cIodted tp u or not otherwise credited lH thls paper and also local news published herein
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Measuring

Contributor:-"Why, yes, I've written a joke"
 Editor of The Fun Shop: "Go on, read it to me. l won't laugh"
 70. R. DoNd.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

lt all depends. That Spartan youth who griuncd while his vitals were torn out never was ordered 10 produce the bosks.
 We know one male who is boss In his own home. He will be two years old next month,
 That German may turn other metals into gold. There's Il mann- faclurcr over there who docs it with tIn
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
The Jinglc-Jangle Corner

Many men are studying Mars; Fall down hard and you'll see stars.
 l.. M. N. Many to their chairs hold tight; Clothes look best when they sit right.
 Helen Kiesling. Poor actors get but little praise; There was a Ham In Noah's days.
 -Rosalind Juster. Somewhere temperatures are low; Prisoners 10 the cooler go.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
His Better Half.

Mrs. Knox: Did success come 10 vour husband carly in life?" Mrs. Rox: Yes. he was only ll years old when he won me"
 Belle Ellison.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Copyright, 1894. Reproduction
 FOrbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Nc Eat. il. Btnghan Ron he- ,auso there arc seven letters IH h'S name, same as in victory. Holt vas asleated bcca use there alt f0ur
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Exports Of ostrich feathers from South Africa have amounted 'o Sl5.000.O0O in single year.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

These crossword mind wrCchors seem 10 have backed the Nah Jorgg craze right into the gutter,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

The Hera3 Is on sale daily n New York at llotalIuGs News Stand, Times Square Sraatz News stand. Entrance Grand Central, 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
WALLY THE MYSTIC He'll Answer Your Questions,
 somehow

our complex, modern life is bad,
 For little girls 1t oft makes sad;
 They should he playing with q dolly, Instead, they have to write to Wally.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Authors are not the only ones who must compete with dead men. There's a widows second husband.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Tn a Milwaukee tWis) park Is an elevated. fenced inclosUre that serves as a pound for lost children.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Ii appears that Ian Jobusaa may be banned from the American L.ague.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

in tho Cfy. CIlcuIatiop books and press roo~ always open to ai,ertlsers
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Below zero weather has been Hoth- rring tl.e u.st. Bad business for the >o,t coal belt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

American farm crops this year have a value Of $9,49,90o,0O0. Now we know why eggs cost So much.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
IOgiC

May I kiss you?" I asked. No, l guess not" she answered. But she guessed wrong.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

II is Wcn to remember that the earth. though in constant revolution, never really gets anywhere.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Hints for ladies who like 10 make n dramatic entry. coming late for the theatre:
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

letters in,his name, same as In Hose or Host"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
TELEPHONE CALLS

Rus.uuss OBics ,..... g"5 Editorial Rooms ...... ys6
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

longer of paramount interest. At present it's tho static of the nation.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
\ Common Desire.

Dear Waly:
 I should love to meet THE FUN SHOP Editor so sweet. I want to offer him some verse, And maybe kiss him.
 NOT so VERSE
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

RLAD THE HERALD CLASSIFIED
 ADS FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

TA. state Ss shs nation Is no
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Very Real. Indeed.

Dear WIlly.
 Since I am in dOubt ] come to you to help me out. Is santa Claus 2 fake, or rcal' Phase tell1he truth,
 VIRGINIA REEL
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
VIRGINIA REEL,

Nv dear Virginia Reel:
 I'll take Nv oath he's rcal and not fake It's cost me quite 8 lot of dough To say, I've seen him and l know
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

The plays the thing.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Wom.n ar, more rfIc!.ut. No man can make instantaneous dcci- -toq that II wasn't his fault
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Dear Not So Verse:
 Regret 10 state To is a very busy skate Who firmly turns all girlles down But see me when you come to town.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
Machinists Raise Wages.

Peoria, Ill.,, May 10.-Organized
machinists have raised wages D cents
an hour. The new minimum is %
cents.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
TWIN CITY
MEAT MARKET
l25 w. Main St.
Irbana. IllinOis.

Our working people depend very
largely upon meat Of some kind as
a matter of fact, it is from the meat
consumed that our real sustenance is
derived. We should therefore be par
ticnlar in the kind of meat we buy
and where we buy it. The intelligent
and discriminating class of consumers,
who are regular patrons Of the Twin
City Meat Market are no doubt aware
Of the superior qualities of their
fresh and smoked meats sold at this
market and at the very lowest prices.
They conduct a strictly up-to-date
market at 1875 West Main street, and
employ only men as their assistants
who are skilled in this line. They are
enjoying large patronage from the
families of union workmen and those
friendly to our cause. The greatest
care is taken to please all customers
| and prompt delivery is made a feature
of this establishment. Good meat is
OF more Importance than all other
articles, of food we eat, for on its pur-
ity and quality depends our health
and strength.
lhey nave maLy wage earners for
thelr patrons as find they are served
WIN satisfaction at this market.
Home killed meats and fresh poul
try az all times.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
ABBOTT 4 WELLS
GROCERY X MARKET
l09 w. Main st.

A popular trading place with our
working people is the above named
grocery and market, located at 100
West Main street. This place of
business has built up large trade
for the reason they sell more reas-
enable than their competitors. The
Abbott q Wells Grocery and Market
carries a large and complete line OF
groceries, canned goods of every
description, fresh and salt meats,
including a large assortment of bak-
cry goods. Everything in this store
is kept in a clean and sanitary man
ner and all meats are inspected by the
government, and none but the most
wholesome food stuff is handled by
this market. The large business they
built up is due to the courtesy, ex-
cellent service and quality of goods
sold, at low prices. Trade at Abbotts
q Wells Grocery and Market and be
come one of their pleased customers.
We highly recommend them to our
members, readers and friends.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
BOGGS & ARMSTRONG
Real Estate, Loans, Insurance
122 $. Race st.

A real estate firm in Urbana that
has built a reputation for its honesty
and integrity, in all their dealings
with the public, is the well known
real estate firm conducted by Boggs
& Armstrong, whose Offices are located
at 122 South Race street. These gen.
tlemen deal exclusively in city and
farm property, besides writing insur-
ance for several of the old line com.
panies. They have at present several
choice places of property for sale
and will gladly give any information
on real estate desired. They have letr
residents of Urbana for a number OF
years and are recognized among The
live wires of this community. They
have been very active in civic inn
provements and have done more mar
their share in the upbuilding of tht
community in which they live. If sol
are in the market for anything in this
line, we advise you to consult Bogg,
& Armstrong before closing you
deal.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
G. w. JOHNSON
TIN K FURNACE WORK
LIS S. Race ST.

One of the leading concerns en-
gagged in the business of sheet meta
work, is c. w. Johnson, Tin & Furnac,
Work, 115 S. Race street, Urbana
Illinois. They have the exclusive
agency of the Famous Superior Fun
aces. This firm makes a specialt,
of warm air heating, and many homes
of the city are equipped with furn
ace of this company. This concern
has been in business for long period
of time, and are we'll known through
out the Twin Cities. Their work is
always turned out in first class shape
and they guarantee any piece of
work they undertake. The esteem
and confidence this concern enjoys is
shown by their long list of satisfied
customers. They employ none but
expert workmen in this line of work.
We advise you to see this firm when
you need anything in their line, be-
fore going elsewhere, Mr.. c. w.
johnson, the efficient proprietor of
this concern has won the respect and
good will of the citizens Of the Twin
Cities and the Twin City Review is
glad to make mention of this firm in
its 1924 Business Review.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1924-05-23
BENGSTON GARAGE

One of the surprising things in
these modern days are the conven-
ieEces we enjoy. Think OF all the
electrical inventions for the elimlna-
ton of labor and all labor saving
devices too numerous to mention.
The wonderful change in automo blles,
from very crude ALTAR to tie ele-
CANT and comfortable cars on the
market today. And it would seem
that the owner of an automobile has
every possible convenience and de-
vice for the smooth operation Of his
car. Not only that, but this fine piece
of mechanism is easily disturbed and
gotten out of gear, and then it Is
that repairs are the next thing on the
program. But does car owner have
to stop and consider where to find a
good repair shop! Not il he is wise
and shrewd, he can 20 straight TO 10
West Elm street, and the proprietor
of this place, who is an expert repair
man, will do the best piece of work
that can be done. MI. Meals Bengtson
happens to be that gentlemans name,
and this gentleman will take the
knock out OF your car so it will stay
out and never return, and you don't
everlastingly have to Lave your car
in the repair shop. This Is the
straight truth, and you will be wise
if you take US al our word. Ii your
car breaks down just phone 1850,
they conduct touring service night
and day. They overhaul cars and
recondition motors in their mechanical
department. They also handle the
Goodrich and United States Tires
and Tubes, carry a full line of acces-
series, do tube repairing and tire
vulcanizing, also do car washing.
The Twin City Review is glad to
commend this place of business to its
readers in the Business Review.