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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
MORE HIGHWAYS NEEDED.

Connecticut is justified in taking pride in its excellent improved high ways; they connect all important cities and are the Joy Of motorists.
 More contracts for improved high ways are being let. an expenditure Of money that meets with no opposition % long as the costs Of construction are reasonable.
 But our main state roads are jam
 med with machines, especially Of an evening and during week-ends. A common criticism by motorists is that the state roads as a rule are not wide enough consistent with modern de- r1ands. Others claim that there should be twice as many in order to divide the traffic.
 The latter suggestion is not criticism of the road building author ities Of the state; the state highway commission is functioning satisfac- torily, Is alive to the needs of the commonwealth and is engaging in new construction work as fast as cir cumstances-financi and otherwise permit. But meanwhile the need for more trunk lines is apparent to every motorist who finds the pleasure of present highways marred by an overabundance of automobiles.
 It is 10 be hoped that the time is soon here in this state when there will be at least twice the number of trunk highways between the larger centers. Autoists naturally will con- centrste upon the fine state roads, and the only effective way to alleviate the present congestion is to plan for more and more roads.
 News accounts regarding the let ting of contracts for more improved highways always prove good reading to motorists. Such contracts are be- ing let constantly; 1t would be un- reasonable to suppose that, with the demand for more good roads so far exceeding the supply. that the high way commission can catch np to the requirements in one or two years But If the use of automobiles has reached no more than three-fourths of the saturaton point 1t may be pos sibIe to keep step with the increase within the next few years and ulti- mately attain the goal which all good motorists of the state deem neces- sary.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Who Pays Rv DR. FRANK CRANE

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
POOR FARMERS NOW
 BECOME WEALTHY
Kansas Wheat Crop Is Better
 Than Oil Wells

Topeka, Kas., July 24.--Wheat has replaced oil as the source of a rapid wealth in Kansas.
 Poor tenant farmers who have struggled for years, many of them in the southwestern part of the state who were compelled to appeal to the public. for seed wheat loans last fall to seed this years crop, today find themselves wealthy Many others who had purchased farms with small payments and who expected to have mortgages hanging over them for years, are in a position to pay off those mort gages and purchase motor cars and other things they have de- nied themselves for years.
 Kansas unprecedented wheat crop has produced all this wealth. and with rising prices, promises to con- vert this wealth into even greater wealth before all the crop is market ed.
 Hundreds of farmers. anticipating price hikes caused by reported poor crops in Canada and other wheat pro- ducing countries, are holding thelr wheat for the gain they feel sure will be theirs by not marketing it at once.
 The contrast with last years con- dition is especially pronounced in the southwestern part of the state, where "busted" farmers of IA counties last year appealed to various orgahlza- tions throughout the country for as- sistance in buying the seed necessary to make another crop possible.
 These counties would have ralseh millions of bushels of wheat this wear even though there had been no assistance, for there were many farmers who were able to withstand the poor reports of several seasons.
 Thousands of acres more were planted, however, through the money contributed by organizations.
 Farmers benefited by this contrlbu- ton especially are outstanding exam ples of the power of wheat to create sudden wealth. Last year, unable to buy a few bushels of wheat to seed their crops this year they are shlp-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Observations On 7he Weather

Washington. July 24.-Forecast for Southern Net England: Partly cloudy tonig}t showers and thunder storms FridH; not much change in temperature: moderate southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York Local thunder showers late tonight and on Friday; except fair tonight in south portion; cooler Friday In north portion; Moderate southwest winds.
 Condtions A secondary dtsturb- ance central over Wisconsin is caus- ing cloudy weather with light showers in the upper Mississippi valley and western portion of the Lake region. This disturbance will move eastward and pass out the St. Lawrence valley on Friday and Connecticut will be on the southern edge of it. It IS followed by an area of high pressure central over Montana which is pro- ducing pleasant weather with low temperature as far east as Minn-sota- The temperature continues high in the southern and eastern states.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing and slightly cooler on Fri day
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
A CITY PLAN FAILURE.

George Dudley Seymour, who orig mated the city plan movement in New Haven, has resigned from the city plan commission because, as he claims, the city government failed to cooperate and refused to provide nec- essary funds to carry out the legis- lative act
 His resignation lends emphasis to the condition that city planning has reached in some places in Connecti- cut. The trouble with many city planning projects is that commissions are expected to make recommenda- lions, but these are subject to so much friction, discussion and changes that results are negligible.
 In such cities it appears that city councils wish to do all the planning themselves and will take no advice. The fact is that cities have had city councils ever since they existed and it is not on record that any of them have done excessive city planning.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
A THREATENED MACHINE

Gen. Smedley D. Butler the marine director of public safety in Philadel- phia, who has attracted national at- tention in his efforts to 'clean up" Philadelphia. has finally colided with the Republican machine in it's most vulnerable spot and is said to be slated for dismissal by Mayor kendrick, the man who appointed him.
 All of which reflects machine poli- tics as dirty as the dirty mess that Gen. Butler has been mopping up.
 Mayor kendrick known as a Ire form mayor" went at the job of re- forming quite seriously, which led to the loan" of Gen. Butler from the government. But the mayor is now believed ready to fix his fcnces' for a second term and thinks he needs the support of the Republican machine which has ruled Philadelphia, and Of which the late Bores Penrose was a notable member.
 The mayor could have lived with the Republican machine to a certain extent if he hadn't permitted Gen. Butler to 20 too far Such an under standing was at least rumored. But when the general began agitsting the encouragement of police precincts which inPhiladelphia are the same as election precincts the machine told the mayor he would either have to halt Buffers plans or expect it's heated opposition in future campaigning.
 Now the question popping up is, will the mayor hearken unto the machine or will he have courage enough to re- tain Buffer and let him break up the alliance between the police and poll tics?
 Gov. Pinchot beueves the mayor will not give in 10 the machine; but the governor bases his expectation upon hope.
 The Philadelphia Republican ma chine is one of the most strongly en- trenched organizations Of the kind in the country. The arch Of it's strength lies in similar police and political pre- cincts, which gives the politics. dominated police department complete sway in local political machinations and makes if comparatively easy for the ward and precinct bosses to re- tain political control, no matter how many reform" mayors are elected.
 Thc city for years has been regard nd as Corrupt and contentod." Re- publicans have had complete control tor decades. II was the only big city which sho~cd a plurality for Taft in he i9to election. Its population is nearly milton less than Chica go, vel it's nat debt is between three and four times as biz If has elected sev- nrsi reform" mayors. but the nia- domination was net CT threat
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
CONTRASTS IN TOLRING

Grange tourists from California, who will be in New Britain in August, form an automobile caravan two miles long. IL is evident that transeon- tinental touring in this manner is pro- yocatiye of pleasure and satisfaction. The tourists are slated to spend day in Walnut Hill park.
 In contrast to this wholesale tour from Sunny California was one on tho retail plan. A sunburnt woman in knickers was in the city after motor ing across the continent with her daughter. She started motoring back tho same way adding it was en- tirely safe--auite contrast from conditions when the far west was wild and woolly and to travel alone was sure way to commit suicide.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
npIITSRIfRGH PLISn

The elimination of the Pittsburgh plus" system in fixing the price of steel Is one of the most important trade de- vslopments ordered by the federal trade commission in recent years. The system has been source of con- tention for years
 Method Of mulctinE the consumers of steel was that prices Of 5ll steel. no matter where made. were fixed &C., cording 10 the price current at Pitts burgh. This meant that consumers buying steel made al other mills than al Pittsburgh would have 10 pay tho freight cost from Pittsburgh just as if it came from there.
 The result was the cost of steel made in mills elsewhere than in Pitts burgh always amounted to the cost Of freight from Pittsburgh more than it otherwise would have cost. or course. in addition to the Pittsburgh freight cost. inc buyer had to pay freight from the mills to wherever he wanted 10 Hse the product.
 Steel consuming plants in New England ought to save considerable money in tho future as the result of ending tho Pittsburgh plus system. or course. where steel is purchased from the Pittsburgh district no saving will be manifest.
 The order will tend 10 curtail the activities Of the Pittsburgh steel area to some extent s1d spread production into other mills es well.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
STRIKE DEADLOCKED
The Shameen District of Canton on Semi-Military Basis as Result of SeryantsJ Walkout.

By The Associated Press.
 Canton, July 24.-The Shameen, (foreign settlement) strike of domes- tic and office workers, which started when the European governing bodies established new regulations covering movements of such workers, yester- day remained deadlocked.
 From the point of view Of the Flu ropeans, however, the situation was somewhat improved. Reports were received that several Chinese unions had refused to call sympathetic" strikes, which had been threatened by the strikers unless their demands were met.
 British coastal steamers, 1t is re- ported, have decided to discontinue calling at Canton until the strike is ended. This move is expected to cause trouble for the Chinese resi- dents of the city, as 1t will cut off to a large extent their source of food supplies. The rice crop here was destroyed by floods. Shameen in the meantime is on semi-military basis.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

4 constable in Kanawha county, West Virginia, at the combustion point Of political enthusiasm. has christened his recently horn twin sons for the leaders on the Repub- can ticket, one boy being named Collidge and the other Hell-and- Maria. Now We understand what au- thors mean when they refer to the great open spaees"--it is the vacuum lying between the chin and the scalp of father who would christen one of his children Hell-and- Maria
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
SEEKING IMMIGRANTS
Canadian Pacific Railroad official fin Denmark in Interests of Getting Settlers for Canada.

Copenhagen, July c4.--President Edward w. Beatty of the Canadian Pacific railway. accompanied by his European manager, Sir George Me- Laren Brown, arrived today to con- fer with authorities on the matter of obtaining for Canada emigrants which hitherto have been going to the United States.
 It is understood that MT. Beatty has been empowered to offer spe- cal facilities and practically free farm land in Canada to Danish set tiers, who are described AS ideal pio- neer.
 Asked about the United States shipping boards decision to take over 50 per cent of the American seago- Ing traffic. MT. Beatty said:
 "The decision is not likely to have any serious influence on international shipping. It is surprising that any, body would put forward such a plan."
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
eAREruLNEss NEEDED

Bristol police, in purchasing a new set Of books in which to inserihs auto, mobile accidents, declare that an epidemic of oaFelessness" has result ed in many collisions in that city, With the news reports diotating the results Of careless automobile driving before them daily, it is difficult to see how some drivers can indulge in careless driving, There should be lasting epidemic of eaFefulness.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

rnsd uniil General hutlsF hultsd in, After bsins there q reasonable length of tune the marine located the subtle source Of machine power and began making plans to knock the preps from under it, We hope he gess right through with his plsnsi it may mean one machine less and that will be something gained,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
High Tariff in Japan Not
 On Goods Shipped Early

By The Associated Press
 Tokio. July 24.-The government has notified the American embassy that the 100 per cent tariff on luxuries recently passed by the diet will not apply to goods in transit be- fore July 5, if application is made for such exemption before the tariff act is promulgated. This is ex- pected within two Or three days. The ruling meets the principal diplomatic objection to the tariff.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
'25 Fears Ago To-day ;
ItTsksn from Herald of Ina, date,

George corhin is spending irs va- cation in the White Mountains,
 The gypsy camp that has been lo- eated on shuttle Meadow road broke up today and the procession as 1t wtnded its way through Main street this morning caused considerable in- terest.
 A New Haven company has the eon- tract for the brick work on the hne residence to be built for E. Allen Moore on Vine street extension.
 Street Commissioner Towers says that he expects to finish the work around Central Park about Wednes- day.
 Fred Hausmann Of Maple street is home from two weeks vacation spent touring the Keystone state.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

A spooning couple from western state motored into New Britain and an anti-parking sign, where it re- mained more than half an hour The obliging policeman on the beat very properly refrained from interfering with the honeymoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Newington is showing the way in a worthy direction for towns of its size. It has adopted a building code and shows its intention of enforcing 1t by appointing a new building in- speetor. Newington is a place where the town planning commission is backed up by the citizens and is en- deavoring 10 show results.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
< Third Base Remark.

Two teams of colored convicts were playing ball game which the prison warden was umpirins.
 The pitcher of the team on the field threw wide curve which was unde- niably ball. The umpire called 1t a strike.
 "Tak' dat robbah out" yelled a colored convict in the bleachers.
 --T. E. Mahoney.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Chicago had A murder a day in June and i77 since the first Of the year, it is a1nounesd. No figures are al hand regarding the number of ex- cautions, which is significant.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
No Doubt

Iris we'll to have poker face When in the game fellow dips, But then I think In every case 'Tis better far to have the chips.
 Margaret Shoyer
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
M,mh,, Audlt nu,sao of ri,euIn,ion.

The 4, +, Q, is q nAtional organization shieh furnishes newspapers and adyeT. iissns sith q strictly honest AHaiysis of circulation. our circulation statistics are based upon this audit, This insufss pro. teetion against fraud in newspaper diss tTibution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
From Our children's Garden of
 Curses

Little Ted. becoming tired on his way home from church. begged his father 10 carry him. His father said. "oh no. A big two-and half year old boy like you must learn to walk like a man!"
 Ted bravely trudged along for some minutes, then began to pant and lag behind. Presently he called out: Dad dy, daddy, better carry me. I'm out Of gas"
 ---Mra c. c. Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

TO the fashion mortals cling; Buckwheat cakes are just the thing.
 John Philip Souss.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

siY reckless driving cases in Ber- lin in one day indicates that police men in that town are letting no chances pass to emphasize the law.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The children had loads of fun today, They put cement in mas beauty clay.
 Alice Earle Eberly.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

s0h come on, .st's make nP," said Irene ta her ehum as she proceeded to set out her powder. rouge, lips.iek and pencils
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The Herald is on sale daily in New York t Hotallng's News Stand. Times eauafsi schultz Nsws stand. Entrance Gfand Central. lsnd Street
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
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The Asseeistsd FTsss is exclusively sniitied @ the use for republication af sll news credited 10 it or het otherwise credited llshsi herein
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
That's Different

Duncan:--"It always takes two to start quarrel"
 Jipson:-"Not If you're 8 married man."
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The kind of people who count their blessings don't need any adding ma chine.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
The Jinsle-Jaugle Counter

You've got bob, at last!" said Flo; "Oh mo-" said Bess, his name is Joe"
 ---Rhoda Buttles.,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The eniY profitable advertising medium in the gitF, eiFeulatieh books and preks room slwsys open ta advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
TELEPHONE eALLs.

Hn,srsd ., the Poa offies at Nss Britain
 As second clsss han Matter
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Oh, Religion. What darned poor politics is played in thy name!
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

A metropolis is place where they have more nerve and more nerves.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

usygirl'-'WhY soan Gsyheli-'fsks a lock al my shoes"
 -Mna Ralph Green,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Our Cottage
 fBy George g. ChappelD Our summer cottage by the sea With climbing roses wreathed Is built as lightly as can be Of stud1ing. thinly sheathed. It's room partitions are so thin The slightest whispered word, The scratching match or dropping pin By one and all are heard. feel the cooks descending tread Shake all the second floor. And when. at night. she's gone to bed I hear her whiefling snore; I know. too. how 8 guest behaves By listening at the wall, Just when he rises. bathes, and
 slaves Or If he bathes al all.
 Evidence Gsyboy:--'1 think Marian. must be a toe dancer"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

If winter comes we can look at a cloud without figuring on rebuilding.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Sayings of Little Socrates

Sayings of Little Socrates We live to yearn. Never do today what another may do for you tomorrow.
  The meek shall inherit the earth-- worms. I'm very fond of raisirs Kate" Said Mrs Hemingway, "Oh, 80 am l." the maid replied, How about a raisin psy?"
 Adelaide F. Nevifi.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Mildred Do you believe all those horrid things they're saying about hero Betty:--"I certainly dol What have you heard now?"
 Marshall Bender.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

As rule an efficient wife is one whose husband, doesn't know where his clean socks are kept,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

There Is no law requiring you 10 answer the phone. but you cant make your wife believe it.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

As one grows older, one can endure traits in almost every thing except fountain pen.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY lssasd paiir fsaAiay EAespisdi Al Hssla Bldg, sl Church sEeft
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Tn answer to the young lady who recently, as related in the Fun Shop, went to sea and got water on the knee" John J. Miligan advises that:
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Pity the poor girl who cant decide whether 10 tssch another year or sc- cept the poor dub and not risk wait ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

A sophisticated nick is one who knows whether it is varnish or "purty good liquor" .-a....
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

A spontaneous ovation seldom costs the honored one more than ten cents yell.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Tn the Nick of Time Hill:--"That walter saved my life once"
 Dale.--"How Hill.-"I asked him for the best dish on the menu and he exclaimed Duck did. Just then my wife came along and all she saw was the blonde l had with me"
 Henry Fischer.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
The Card She Meant

I accept your invitation
 Not that I'm so keen to come But it will he a change at least From sticking around home!
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

See the good locker! Let's nominate her for something,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Well, why not hurry? Somebody must support the sanitariums.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

If water on the knee causes grief, Try wearing pumps-'Tis sure relief
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

ny WedTIIIB pU11IPS ID h SufC fcftcf' Lecturer tspecialist on child-traln- ing) .--"In the upbringing of children, the Golden Rule should be applied" :" Voice in audience:-"I use a plain wooden one on mine. and it works just as we'll"
 His Objection
 Sorry I can't join you, old man, but l never play poker"
 "Ah, you object to games of chance, then?" No, I don't But poker Is one game where never have a chance"
 Isaac Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Correct this sentence: "Ah. sweet heart mine" he whispered. after ten years of ms,fimony. kiss me again"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The happiest people are those who don't know a rear tire fis meditating treason.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

The only city man who stands in awe of a farmer is the one who has tried 10 make grass grow.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Ii you wish to make your wife happy, contrive to let her see women who are latter than she Is.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Gsyboy:-'1 think Marian must be toe dancer"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

Some resort photographers prosper and others haven't a wooden fish on the premises.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

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