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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24

When workingman of Pressburg
recently felt that one of his back
teeth had ached too long he went to
a dentist for help. What was the
dentists surprise when he hauled out,
not tooth, but a bullet. Then the
victim remembered that while in the
Austrian army during the World war
he had been hit in the jaw by spent
Russian bullet, which he thought had
dropped out after inflicting slight
flesh wound.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
Correct Proportion
of Gasoline Mixture

The correct proportion of gaso-
line for a perfect fuel mixture is
OF of a pound Of gas to pound
Of dry air.
1t is possible to operate on a
mixture containing as much as
~ of pound Of gas to the
pound Of dry air, which is nearly
twice as much gasoline as is
needed.
This wide range of mixture
strength constitutes the greatest
factor in wastage of gasoline.
The majority OF car owners run
more nearly at the maximum
strength than at the minimum,
which would give them better re-
suits. They are using nearly
twice as much fuel as there is
any need for. Think 1t over.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
Care of Steering Wheel

A slightly tapering bolt with num-
Der Of steel washers under the head,
so that, by removing one or more, the
bolt may be frightened in Its bearings,
makes an admirable steering gear con-
nection. incidentally, too much atten-
ton cannot be given to obtaining de-
pendable steering gears.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
Cleaning Commutator

When the generator commutator be-
comes dirty it may be cleaned by
wrapping piece Of sandpaper around
the end of stick and holding it in
contact with the copper surface, the
engine being run meanwhile. Fine
sandpaper only should be used. En-
cry cloth should never be employed.
Chicago Tribune.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
Clean Generator Brushes

Examine generator brushes about
twice a season. The main troubles
brushes are subject to are brushes
sticking in holders, holders overheat-
ing, brushes fitted poorly to commu-
tator, weak holder springs or brushes
grounded by dirt, oil or carbon par
ticles.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
ceIluIoid Windshield for Rear Seat
Eliminates Danger of Being Cut by
Broken Glass.

side of the frame. These are sewed
or glued to strips of heavy rubberized
or leatherized fabric, which is folded
over the frame and fastened by means
Of snaps. A good adhesive for gluing
celluloid to cloth or leather is made
by mixing two parts of shellac, three
parts Of spirits of camphor and four
parts of alcohol. The fittings per-
manently attached to the inside of the
body to hold the windshield, are made
Of 1$-inch sheet brass. The frame and
the shield itself are readily removable.
g. A. Luers, Washington, D. c., In
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24

New employees of the London IN
derground railways are shown film
entitled Courtesy Always Pays"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
GOLD BRICKS

A powder puff for wild hog.
A pair of spectacles on bulldog.
An income tax blank in the poor
house.
The host who passes a box of
cigars with only one cigar In it.
The woman who puts away her new
dress until it's finally out of style.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24

Roman Eye Balsam, applied at night upon
retiring. will freshen and strengthen eyes
by morning. 372 Pearl St., N Y. Adv.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24

High seas bookshops are becoming
increasingly popular on transoceanic
liners.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-10-24
CAR

of
the first time Of what happens the what
dubbed
apparatus tells such things the number
and gas
looking 70 improving efficiency and performance
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
TWO-THIRDS RULE

Every four years, when the hosts of democracy foregather to meet in more or less solemn and dignifed conclaye 10 choose candidate to run for presi- dent, somebody starts an argument over the two-thirds rule.
 This year the sponsors of McAdoo are endeavoring 10 upset the rule. Mir. McAdoo comes to the convention with 1e9S pledged delegates, enough to win if it were not for the fact that the winning candidate must have two- thirds of the votes in the body. Me Adoo's sponsors would prefer to have the rule changed so that a maiority would nominate, as is the case in republican conventions McAdoo would then he assured Of the nomination on the first ballot.
 It iszdoubtful fl the democratic con- vention Will listen 10 the pleas of McAdoo and his friends. The tuo- thirds rule has been in vogue ever since democrats discussed the tariff and beloved at the special interests. They thought 1t was the right method at the time it ,as adopted. and changing it now would tend 10 indicate that they were wrong in ever adopting il; and no good democrat ever believes he has been wrong.
 The tpo-thirds rule usually pro- longs democratic conventions and makes 1t difficult to bring about nomination; but so far the party has always ultimately succeeded in effect ing nomination. so this criticism will receive short shr1ft.
 At the Baltimore convention Champ Clark would have been nominated had it not been for the two-thirds rule Had Clark been elected president inc stead Of Wilson 1t is probable that the entire history of the world uoud have been changed. some holding that Clark would have adopted such gov ,rnme ntsl policies as 10 have made il unlikely for this nation to enter the uorld var. But this. of course. is merely supposltion. Devout democrats. letting their memories hark back to those stirring days believe that the two thirds rule is a divine institution.
 It is a safe bet that it will stay.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
Observations On The Weather

Washington. June ls.--Forecsst for Southern New England: Local thunder showers this afternoon or to- night. cooler tonight; Thursday fair and cooler; moderate northwest and north winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; probably preceded by local thunder shokers in extreme south portion this afternoon or tonight and cooler to- night in southeast portion Thursday. moderate north and northeast winds.
 For New Haven and vicinity: tn- settled this afternoon and tonight, probably showers: Thursday fair and cooler.
 Cloudy weather has set in over the middle Atlantic and Northeast states this morning resulting in light local showers at a few places in New England.
 The disturbance central yesterday over Kansas i5 moving nonheagtward has has caused showers as far cast as northern Ohio. Temperatures have not changed materially in any district.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with probably showers tonight followed by fair and cooler Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
RHODE ISLANDS INFERNO

The legislature of Rhode Island staged wild party. Among others at tracted 10 the scene were the sheriff, his deputies, and the police. The gov ernor himself, rising to the occasion, finally restored order after women who had been trampled under foot were given first aid treatment.
 Much muscular effort has sbeen wasted to govern Rhode Island; at the same time there has been an effort to practice economy in mental effort. We can give the frenzied politicians of the neighboring state flet Of advice which of course we don't expect they will follow, as it would he too rero- lutionary.
 The advice is to use less muscle and more brain.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
'25 Fears Ago Today
tTasrn from Herald of that dat.

The barn warming held last Satur- day evening hy seibeit Bros. or Beck ley quarter was attended by about 200 guests from Berlin. New Britain and Meriden.
 Prank 1T. Johnston and family are at Cosay Beach for inc summer months.
 Joseph NJ. Halloran has been ap- pointed treasurer of the committee in charge of the |. M. T. A. SC B. ex- cursion.
 The young son of Mir and Mrs George InHin fell from the second story vcranda of his home yesterday. He was only slightly injured.
 Among those who were confirmed at Sf. Joseph's church yesterday were Edvard James C0nlin and Henry Thomas Roche.
 Al a meeting or the Vega society held last night. John Anderson was eIccied financial secretary and Frank wnaIlin vas elected treasurer.
 The GO iron molders employed st Russell < Erwin's quit work this morning when their request for an in crease in wages vas not granted. They returned Co the factory to pour of he 4nolds put Up this morning.
 According 10 the new rates sent out by The postal officials thes local office has been moted up from the second rIass and is nov gwen the rating of q first class office.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
MARCUS WHITE

IL is not difficult to appreciate the emotions of Principal Marcus White ss he spoke yesterday to the last class to be graduated from the old State Normal school which has sat on the eastern slope of Walnut Hill park for many years and greeted the rising sun. For three decades Mir. White has acted as the shepherd of the flocks which have come to that green, Inviting pasture of knowledge to gain strength and inspiration so they might follow in the footsteps of their shepherd by training the minds of little boys and girls and young men and women. For thirty years he has stood watch and with patience and kindne. has encouraged and cheered those who would scale the heights with Excelsior" emblazoned on their banners.
 The mission of the venerable build ing has been fulfilled. The echo Of the last departing footstep has passed of into illimitable space. The classic hall are silent but the romance of human ambition still clinEs and will live. Until the present generation draws it last breath. the structure will be known as the "old Normal school"
 For thirty years Mir. White has la bored in New Britain and the city is better off for having had him here. He has eonseientiously discharged the heavy responsibilities placed upon his shoulders by trusting eiiizenry. As the finger Of Time moves across the dial Of Infnity, man must also move. must progress. So 1t is that when the next term of normal classes opens. 1t will find the young women students housed in s magnificent structure in keeping with tho profession to which they have been called. \ beneheent hA"'N hNr BidNNu " ht tHfiT ulhnDsdl Yet We venture to say that. so far as character integrity and esrnestness gre concerned, they will not surpsss those who have gone before them, products Of the "old Normal school" of which Marcus White has been the guiding spirit and genius.
 As an institution is the heightened shadow Of man. SO is it possible for sn individual to place the stamp of his personality upon community. And Marcus White has been uncon- soionsly placing the stamp Of his in- spiring personality on this community known ss Connecticut
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
FARMER-LaBoR THREAT

The convention Of the farmer-labor party in st. Paul, Minn.. opens with vote-cstchinE words by William Mshoney temporary chairman. His oily declarations are mostly bum eombs about upsetting our social structure, so as 10 enable tn. class for which his party professes 10 function to take over the reins Of government.
 The fsrmer-iabor party has been called an smissary from Moscow, dom mated by communists. Temporary Chairman Mahoncy. admitting that some so-csllcd communistic groups were eligible 10 attend. said they would not exceed ion votes Tn 2 convention Of thousand persons Mshoney's optimism, however. proved unusr- ranted. for when the time arrived 10 choose 3 permanent chairman. sena- tor Charles E. Taylor of Montana. put forgsrd by William z. Poster. ~as selected. Mshonay. who is rec farded ss moderate in his ,isws. only received i1s votes. compared with 7Is for Taylor.
 The vote definitely establishes the c3atroi of Inc convention ht Fos'pt vhs is rsTafded as a man oI pro- rouHeed e1mmunistic IeanfnEs. lie orrsnizsd fhe great stesi strike sever sl tssrs ago. ehirh failed under his leadership, lie became bitter and ii.tenes to tbe warIHi1gs of Nosrow r4ih ever increasing friaBdHurss. ac- corGing Co general haHsr
 The oh}egt of tFn party. as ia8irst- e5 fn The opening statsfn.Ht of fhe ehsirman. is entirely in limo vHh socialittic and cDmmuuizic ideais, stench under hnoiher name smells just as offensive.
 The farmef-laior group is aston- ishinriy strong in 'h4 norsh~ rstern section of our land. Entire bIpHg of the population apparently have fnl- IOus8 fire rainboU bHas os Its prn.Hisss. and despite tHe fset fHst the party is bnIy fer years old. t already fs rep- resented in rongrsas. Tts rapresef.a- uvsz there. in eehg4nction with The
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18

every time he accidentally spills a pipefu of tobacco and makes com pensating remark, 1t will be duly chronicled. The idea is to dramatize him to the public, which is not sup posed to be interested in a man unless he is bizarre.
 From the standpoint of coloring the candidates, it looks at this writing as if Dawes will monopolize it on the re- publican ticket. For the first time in American campaign history the vice presidential candidate will have to furnish the garish glow to make up for the dark gloom of the presidential candidate.
 Other candidates for office also are subject to the coloring process. Some times a poor candidate or office holder has the most color, while good one lacks it. Take Senator Magnus John- son of Minnesota, for instance. When he reached the capitol he got the front pages with nothing but a color ful personality to justify it. His broken English was quoted with glee. and when he consented to take part in milking contest nothing but pie lures of him and the COW would ap- pease the voracious public. Yet while in the senate, Magnus took care not to shout impressive homiletics, He voted ''the way LaFolette wanted" which was the sum of his statesman ship.
 Perhaps another attempt will be made to color up Coolidge and get him started on the wave of prismatic popularity; but We doubt it. He simply doesn't believe in wasting pigments.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
HI NTING sALANANDERs WITH
 DIR, TRtpRUCk

'1 see that the volcano Of Popocata- petl is having its annual eruption. '" said my good friend Dr. Traprock. F.. Il. $. $. F. r. "That is sign or the eternal youth of Mother Earth; she is apt 10 burst out with something Of the sort at this time of year.
 "It reminds me of the time I went down into the crater Of Sassifotu hunt ing for salamanders. which live, as you know, in the lava-beds of vol- canoes.
 'The trip down into the crater was thriller. It was like going to Hades without dying. Probably Dante and l are the only men who have ever done it. had two especially thrained fire dogs with me and special equipment designed by myself; an astcstos suit, gas mask, umbrella and fre-scrccn, and fire e-proofcd boots for wading in inc molten lata.
 At the end Of the second day I i captured my first salamander, q bcau- tiful bright red specimen about ten inches long. I took his temperature, which registered 3G2 Fahrenheit. But I had reckened without nature.
 'It hay have been that my presence and that Of the fire-dogs was like 4 tickling of the throat to the mountain but al any rate she suddenly erupted with such violence that I. accompanied by forty tons Of assorted debris. was hurled miles in the air. Only the quick Use Of my fre-screen-umbrella as a parachute saved me.
 '1 landed in the center of Lake Tiki-Nunu. My own temperature was SC high that instantly inflated like q potato dropped in hot grease, and a gentle uind from the south west wait nd me ashore. And curious thing happened to the salamanders; being accustomed to the terrific heat Of the crater. when they came in contact with the colder air at inc zenith of our hirht they diaap ppeared in the form Of Eas Bat believe mo. I never came so near possessing real sala nlsnder."
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18

LaFollette bloc, dominated legislation last session by reason Of holding the balance of power.
 The farmer-labor party. through it's St. Paul convention, is stepping more l firmly into the national arena. If it nominates LaFollette for the presi- 1 dency and the Wisconsin senator con- sents 10 permitting his name to stand as a candidate 1t will do irreparab blc damage to both the older parties. The object of the new party leaders is to disrupt" them, as is frankly admitted. f LaFollette refuses to permit his name to stand ss the presidential candidate Of this party then it. fangs . will be virtually harmless. as it is doubtful whether another vote-getting candidate could be found at least none remotely equalling the Wisconsin gadhy
 Curiously enough, the disciples of social overturn rely upon the Ameri- can constitution to aid them in gain ing their ends. Their object is 10 pro- ject themselves into the campaign so thoroughly as to bring about & plunge Of the presidential election into the house Of representatives through lack of a majority for any party in the electoral college. Out of the inevitable political turmoil "a new movement based upon the interests of the wealth. producing element" would be formed, il is naively declared.
 All Of which sounds we'll to a radi- cal mind, but where does it get the country? Where will business, trade and industry get off while this melange of political acrimony is being worked out? Are the people who own savings banks accounts, life insurance policies and are paying for their homes on mortgages going to sit idly hy while discontented, disgruntled and desperate political elsqueurs from the northwest throw the nation into po~ litical turmoil?
 The farmer-labor threat is not like the Roosevelt progressive party move ment; it is more subtle. Roosevelt sue cecded in wrecking the republican party and making 1t ridlculously easy for Wilson 10 win. But the farmer labor party does not want to wreck only one party, but both; and it's chief aim this election is 10 force the choice of a president through the hsllo,ing of the house Of representatives. which the farmer-labortes insurgent-repub- lieans and democrats again expect to control. Coolidge, for instance, might obtain the popular vote. but lacking a majosty in the electoral college, it is within the realms Of possibility that some other would be chosen president fl the coalition can have it's way.
 A condition Of uncertainty and virtual upheayal would prevail. The business and industrial life Of the na- ton would be adversely affected.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
EAGLES sI,Is TIE rnINT

The Eagles. inc Weil known fraternal rFanization. should have keen eyes: they have. They can always see a good thing
 1t is for this reason that the order hurried 10 contribute to Inc fresh air fund to Inc extent of s10a. The Eagles realize that this is going to be money well spent and that every cent of it Vi1l rsdi7te joy and Fisdncss in youth- ful hearts.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
CoIoRING CANDIDATES

1 A candidate seeking office must ! possess some characteristics that arc ! distinctive, which enable corresponn- ents to call him "colorful." 1T at first it appears that the candidate lacks the yariegated hucs Of the painters palette or natures rainbow, il is the duty Of inc newspaper boys 10 locate the streak in his makeup that will lend itself 10 popular exploitation.
 Teddy Roosevelt was bear for color Just ss it is foolish to attempt 10 paint the lily, so it was 2 sign of mental hehetude to use the paint brush on the Rough Rider. Teddy acted and talked like a real American the kind one finds in barber shons. Pullman smokers, clubs and at the Rotary. At the end of journey he would shake hands with the engineer and make that gentleman feel that he owned the railroad. When he read a book he told the world what he thought about the author. as was the esse in the famous nature faker' controversy. And when he wrote a book himself he ladled out his thoughts with the sigor Of black smith pounding the red hot iron.
 There haven't been any like him since that day. Hurting To the present He reach Mcssrs. Coolidge and Dawes
 Coolidge started in the presidency with a calcium Of colored lights shin- ing on him. but they were manipulat- cd as the result Of the dramatic cir cumstsnees of his thrust into office rather than to his unborn chsracteris- ties. The press found the new presi- dent pitching hay on his dads farm. He nas given the oath Of office by the light Of an oil lamp. There was no telephone in the house suggesting Neo England economy and thrift 70 the steenth power.
 Tlnt SO far. and then The coIoreI lights broke, and Inc artist took 10 the 7tl1s rf Greenwich Village Tor more satisfactory game. The new occupant of The White House proved a cold. 7He'tre. suiet. bashruf taneue-tied f.fluH @ ho dsfed ail traditions of eS- tracing the picarosque from his maks-ap, Tor g few days # looked as if some special traits of characterization u9ui1 be uncovered. such as his aris- lur aary in thc morning for brisk walk Eut The situation did not ma trrfalty change The president re- m53ua8 serIuded individual vho didn't appear 10 court the spotlight and s fo wanted to be ien aIona. He vas Mrs Coolidge turned otn 10 be thr color specialist of The house. hold. bH sho fanf rHnHing for offer.
 $oa roues CharIes q Daats. of '.Iie1 MaraT fzmt. tIIe acknowledged disrs, Hser of strong F nruage vHsn op- portuuitg requires r- He smokes s Ispa sIfaost constantly. in fact. as a vosar of Lady Nicotine there IS none surh. Word painters are sf-oady st -orB.. telling az of the 2 rats aud fre-8s ol his daily aoinrs. and fIom nov os
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
Readers Privileges

As you have noticed. Our Own Lost and Found Department, Wild Willies and other features appear regularly in The Fun Shop,
 We have been asked if you can offer suggestion to us with view to having them taken up by the writers of these features.
 Concretely: one reader wrote in and asked: Can you, in humorous way, give me the last line, in your Lost and Found Department, of the poem beginning:
 "The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck"
 We immediately turned this over to our Lost and Found writer. and very soon the answer will appear
 Therefore, say we, Go Ahead; Wen run anything your heart desires-if it's good.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Afraid to Do Too Much
By DIR. FRANK CRl
.- -r...as Ia anann rntch

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 soldier the job
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 roma cheated
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 which get snotfo ordinary ability who wH do Nhat thsy  expected do the snccsss a little possible is "a medocty of
 
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-18
From Our Childrcn's Garden Of

Recently a widower with a young daughter, Mary, married widow with little girl Rachel age three,
 After they were married, the man took little Rachel on his knee. and tried to explain matters to her; how they would all live together: how his little girl Mary would call Rachel's mother mamma" and she, Rachel must now call him 'papa;" how her mamma was now his wife. and, ac- cording1N Mary and Rachel were sisters
 Little Rachel listened attentively, and when he got through explaining, sat very quiet for several minutes. Then she asked, seriously; How did you folks get thigs mixed up so?"
 Meta l.. Zimmerman.