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New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Christmas Customs In Switzerland
By Marie Widmer

Biblo and the first Psalin which strikes his eye contains In stanzas the number of years he is yet given to live.
 If mother wishes to safeguard her chickens from all animals of prey, she, will now proceed to the chickcn.coop and clip the wings Of the fowls before midnight, but she must be careful not 10 30 within hearing distance of tho stable where the cattle arc housed. for the hour from II ?, m. to midnight on Christmas Eve Is the sacred time when dumb beasts are able to con- verse together and disaster is pre- dicted for the inqulsltive who takes it upon himself to listen.
 The head of the house too has his duties; all day he has been busy shoveling snow and tying bands of straw around tho trunks of tho trees in tho orchard; with lantern In hand he now makes last round of inspection, for the trees thus equipped in Christmas week are supposed to yield an unusually plentiful crop next year.
 Christmas Eve is moreover that time Of the year when romance reigns on earth and while the older members of the family are busiy occupied in their own way, an un- married son or daughter of the house will probably slip out into the clear winters night and while the church bells are calling to mid night mass sho or he will drink three sips from each of nine diff ferent fountains -- an easy task in this land of numerous public springs. After completing this cur ious rite, the supreme moment in the life Of the young person con- cerned is at hand, for If the spell works, the future mata will surely be standing at the church door and a regular courtship Is usually be- gun. With the majority of the younger contingent of the congrega- tion attending this nocturnal mass. 1t Is, of course, quite likely that the truly chosen one just Happens" to stand at the door, As everybody of the village Is acquainted with the custom, 1t is readily surmised by those waiting for the service to start that their still missing unmarried friends must be visiting the foun- tains" prior to their arrival al church.
 Ideal Time for Lovers
 And is not the Swiss winter season an ideal time for lovers? Follow that trailing party! An endless row of sleds zig-zaggins their way to some. point where one of those typically good Swiss inns will pro- vide a tempting dinner and dance music as well! Either can be en- joyed outdoors. for the season of white In the mountains is one long period Of sunny days where the noon temperature, in spite of ice and snow. lures to open-air picnics and the carefully maintained Swiss
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
SS50 Realized Through
 FOrget-Me-NOt Drive

Dewey o. Selander who acted as chairman of the committee under whose direction the sale Of forget me-nots was conducted Ey local dis abed war veterans several weeks ago reports the proceeds Of the day 10 be approximately $S5O.
 This money will be forwarded 10 national headquarters of the dis abled war veterans to he expended in furnishing hOspitaIization. reha hiitating soldiers and in campaigns for legislation favorable to the serv-
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

sidered an omen of storms, fires and even war. For mere good luck too, many a person will avoid encounter Ing a woman on New Years morn Ing; to meet men or children, how ever. Is considered lucky,
 Why do such ancient and curious customs still finger in our enlight- ened age! One wonders and then remembers that they are relics Of beliefs dating back 10 times when ignorance and superstition were generally prevalent among the aver age people. While some persons may regard the observance Of such customs in theso days as rather
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

not be possible to take this money from the street bond sinking fund and expend 1t for other purposes. For that reason the charter revision committee will be asked at its next meeting to so amend the city's laws that it will be possible to transfer this money to another sinking fund.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
City Has S9OO Balance
 In Street Bond Fund

Bonds issued for street work have been paid off and he city finds it self with a balance of s90O in the sinking fund created to retire these bonds.
 Under the existing charter 1t will
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
Japanese Speaker at
 Rotary Club Meeting

M, T, Yamanoto, representa- tive Of the 'rokio Chamber of Com. mcrce and the Federated Chambers Of Commerce Of Japan, will speak to the New Britain Rotary club members tomorrow. Mir, Yama- moto will discuss "American-Japa- nese relations"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

London.-The loss ap baby's rat- tie has been reported to Scotland Yard, The baby had the rattle dur Ing a taxicab drive with its parents and the toy was missed afterward. The best sleuths of the yard" are on the hunt for 1t.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

icemen,
 The local war veterans are pleased with the response and wish to ex- press their appreciation to those who cooperated either through selling or buying forget-me-nots
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER B. 1924

toolish," others acclaim them inter estihg and picturesque" and we even are antiquated enough to hope that they will never die out entirely,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-03

IL Is Christmas Eve and after the last candle has fIckered out on the tree some of the simple peasant folk in the sequestered Swiss noun tain vales set out to observe cus- toms which have been handed down to them by many generations Of sn- cestors. Grandmother hastens to tho cellar for the most perfect speci- men of an onion. This she outs into half, peels of twelve layers, one for each month of the year 10 como and in due rotation she fills the same with salt On the following morning the family is able 10 pre- pare an advance weather chart, for the peelings which contain damp salt indicate the rainy months and the peelings with dry salt stand, Of course, for the fair months.
 And if any member of the fam fly Is courageous enough to con- suit the oracle as to the length of time which is yet allotted 10 him on earth. he will presently take the
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
THINKS CABINET
 SHOULD RESIGN
Then Coolidge Could Pick His
 Own, Says Speaker

Worcester Feb. Maj. Frank H. Knox of Manchester, N. H.. speaking last night at the banquet of ihe con ference of Republican Women Of New England. declared that, with the ghastly revelations Of the Teapot Dome investigation and the desperate partisan efforts 10 besmirch the man in the White House, the situation de- mandcd an administration which is distinctively an peculiarly President Coolidge's own.
 The oply way this can be brought about" he said. obviously must be through the voluntary resignation of the entire cabinet and the creation of new cabinet from Coolidge chosen matter.
 "I haven't doubt that the Presi- dent would immediately invite the majority Of the present cabinet to re- tain their portfolios. But such dis position of affairs would enable him to make replacements where he thought changes wise. And no man, under such conditions. could complain of unjust or unfair treatment"
 Other speakers at the banquet in cludcd Lieut.. Gov. Alvan T. Fuller and Chairman Frank H. Foss of the republican state committee, Lieut. Gov Fuller urged the women to go back to their respective localities and preach the doctrine Of reduction in taxes.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
Special Program Sunday
 At Blue Triangle Room

A special program of music and readings will be offered next Sunday afternoon, from to al the Blue Triangle Club room. Because il is nationally Race Relations Sunday, Miss Arlene Root Of Maple Hill will be followed by q story and q few poems of the famous negro writer Paul Laurence Dunbar The musical part Of the program will be continued by Elsie Paldine who will sing in Italian. Come le Rose, Rimpanto, Neni sul Mara. Coma pi Novi and Santa Lucia l.onta. Susan Dolce will accompany her on the piano. The committee in charge, including Aida Marley, Helen Grybeck, Elizabeth Kane, Veronica Kane and Josephine Goodman will serve tea, Everyone is invited.
 The ukulole class on Thursday eve- nings at 7:30 is already learning to play popular pieces.
 A special swimming class is offered 10 industrial girls every Thursday eve ming at S:S0 at the Y. W. C. A. A health class at 7:s0 followed by bas- ketball and games will he started when enough girls have signed up.
 The Corbin Screw Blue Triangle Girls are rehcarsing Tuesdays and in preparation for their Leap Year Revue and dance which
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
BRITISH ACT TOWARD.
 RUSSIA IS FINAL
Moscow So Regards It, Says
 TChitCherin
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 Moscow, Feb. 7.--Russia considers the British recognition of the soviet government as complete and final Foreign Minister Tchiicherin told the newspaper correspondents in an inter- view yesterday. He said he was al first suspicious with regard to the question Of debts. propaganda and the renewal Of old treaties mentioned in the recognition note, but these now had been explained satisfactorily from an official source.
 As regards propaganda" he said, "it is now clear that the British meant only normal, mutual obligations moi 10 interfere in internal affairs. AS regards dcbts there are two possibili- ties Of settlement. either Inc private claims can be included in the official government lists or channel can be provided for. individual. private claims. Tho principle of reciprocity should enable us to find q compromise and guarantee q settlement"
 M. Tchitchcrin emphasized his opin- ion that the question Of credits was interwovcn with that of claims, as credits were necessary to create sit uation which would enable an clfec- tive settlement.
 As to treaties he said the trade pact Of 1858 was annullcd by the ker- ensky government He hoped tho British would consider certain treaties void, especially those relating 10 the east which were not in conformity with present conditions ''as the soeiet government cannot yield it's principles regarding the eastern peoples
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
FAIR AMERICAN STARTS
 A UNIQUE COLLECTION
Member Of Feminine Sex Treasures Glo'cs That Have Been
 Kissed By Kings

Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb, 1t pleascs Boris III. king of Bulgaria. from time to time to be democratic, and parti- cularly with the citizens Of country known for its democracy.
 On New Years day the king was driving about the city in his limou- sine, paying formal calls and accom- panied by two military aides. when he caught sight or an American ac- quaintance, engaged with his hand some wife in the lcisurcly occupation of window-shopping, Near the curb stone the car stopped, Boris hopped out, sought his friend and cordially wished him happy New Year.
 On being introduced to the Amor- cans wife. Boris asked her how she was enjoying her winter in Bulgaria. exchanged few remarks of local in- trrcst, and on parting lifted his mii- tary cap. bent over her hand. kissed her silkcn glove. and returned to his car beside which his two aides were standing at attention.
 "I shall always treasure this nit ten" said the American woman. well pleased: "it starts my collection of gloves that have been kissed by kings"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
Simple Home Treatment for
 Sore Throat
Raw, Sore, Infam ed
 Threats Can Be Great ly Relieved By Use of this yaporizing Salve.

Hse is a simple Iss elective method to treat sore throat. Cargle with warm salt water three times daily. Also swallow slowly every few hours . tesspoonfui Q. Vitks.
 Al night appiy vicks ova the throat and upper chest, rubbing veii in. Ther spread on thickly and cover with a warm flannel cloth.
 The body heat releases the ingredients --Msnthol, Camphor. Etcalyptrs. Juni. r,r Tar, efc.-in the form of vspcrs and ,hese vapors. inhaled sIl night long, se frectly to the affected parts.
 At the same time vicks is sbccfied thru and stimulates the skin like liIrnirfr f plaster dra ring out the soreness sar sain
 v:cks is eqzslly food for hosrseness io-1I.tis, head and >Les1 c5l6s, and foI ss- --e4nY colds ot sidld7sG.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION
Get Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards, practicing physician for IF years and calomel's old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid livers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but healing, soothing vegetable laxative.
 No griping is the keynote" of these little sugar-coated, olive-colored tab lets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 lfyou have dark brown mouth - bad breath-a dull, tired feeling-sick headache-torpid liver-constipation, you'll find quick, sure and pleasant re- suits from one or two of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime
 Thousands take them every night just to keep right. Try them. l5c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
DOUBLE SPORTING BILL

There will bc double treat at Rogers Recreation building tonight when soccoli will play Mcfarland of New Haven at pocket billiards in the state tourney. Soccoli is playing q good game in the state tournament having won three and lost none. He now leads the race.
 Rogers bowling team will bowl the last Manchester team. The lineup or the New Britain team will be: Me Aulife, Sattler. Foote. Friske and Ed. Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
s p e akin g of Sports t g

Three teams from the establishment of Claude J. Leroux will open series Of bowling battles tonight on the Odd Fellows lanes. MT. Leroux has offer d a suitable prize to be awarded the winner. At the conclusion of the tournament the bowlers will hold d banquet at the Elihu Burritt hotel
 Columbia oarsmen have been called out for machine practice. Just as soon as the wedding out process is finished the boys will be sent through the daily sweat.
 Ever watch crew candidates on the machineso Reminds one of riding on a merry -go-round. You travel far but get nowhere.
 Barnard Starr has been sent to the Pittsfield team by the Yankees. He is catcher and was formerly with Barre, Vt.
 Dr. Fauyer has recalled his resigna- ton at Wesleyan and the students are happy. The Doc" is popular at the Middletown school and his supervision of athletics has been satisfactory.
 Henry r. Sullivan. who swan the English channel and who has been appearing at local theater for the past few days, is an honorary life member of Lowell lodge of Elks. While here he made the acquaintance of a number of New Britain Bills"
 Ed Barrow, business manager of the Yankees, has declined an offer to manage the Washington team, pre- 'erring 10 remain within hearing dis ance of the roar of Gotham.
 Walter Simpson, who led the East rn league in home runs for the past wo seasons, has signed his contract with the Brooklyn club. He is a atcher and outficldcr.
 There was international war at Springfield last night when the Orig nal Celties beat the Young Mems He brew association basketball team, 3i to eS.
 The management of the Pirate A. C. l basketball team wishes to arrange games with teams averaging from 100 10 115 pounds. The team is tray | cling at a fast clip, holding wins over local and out Of town teams. For | games address all communications to ! Samuel A. Ncntrano, 4O2 Church l street, or call i635-l3. Football Coach Zuppkc of the Uni 1 Aargitn nf IiltninS iqt,'t ut t.l1 i,l by the opinion Of the so-callcd ex- 1 perts, that Grange, his star halfback, | will not be so effective next fall. | Iuppke says n years experience should make Grange more valuable than ever.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
THE FIRST DIVISION

When Donie Bush, the mite man ager, brought Washington into fourth place last season. he turned a trick that the Nationals have only accom- plished on six other occasions. For in all the years that the Capital nam- let has had a team in the American league it has landed in the select section just seven times. Three sea- sons il has finished in fourth place, two in third and two in second. Like the St. Louis Browns, Washington has yet to annex its first pennant.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

will be given at the Y. W. c. A. on Friday evening, February 29. Those in the cast are Marion Burnett, Doro- thy Haffey. Margaret Kerin, Rose kowaski Bernice Keeney, Viola La Cross. Lottie Mays, Lillian Miller, Catherine Sinclo, Catherine Seath, Anna Welch and Stella Wodecka Miss Ruth Anderson, Miss Ruth Lar son and Miss Priscilla Bones are coaching the girls with Miss Doris Bradley assisting at the piano.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
GOLDSTI;IN BACK

Hanover, N. H., Feb. IA. Y. Goldstcin. ES.. 20, of Philadelphia, captain elect Of the Dartmouth basl<- 'tball team last year. and leading forward in the Intercollegiate league has returned to college to complete his academic CoursC. Goldstein was n regular on Inc Green basketball and foothall teams for two years. AL though he will mol be ,igible for ath- letics this var. his return greatly boosts prospects cos dartmouth teams next year IIc r, ,scrcd from college ts tsmporarily last March.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
DUKE MEETS WEIS,iULLEi

Chicago, Feb. :. A battle of human fishes is expected when Duke kahanamoku, famous Hawaiian swimmer meets Johnny Wosmuller, local water wonder, at the national indoor swimming championships here April l, ?, 3 and 1.
 For the first time the two most fla nous men of swimming competition will meet in the lun-yard free style championship. This is the Hawaians farorite distance and one at which he has never suffered a setback in mai ior competition.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
TuTko WINS RoLLoFF

Forty-two men were entered in Inc rolloff last night at the Commercial alleys for prizes Of s20 divided in five parts as follows:
 Tutko 10i, sG Daly in1. s5; Pinto 9a. si: Warner 97, s3; Joe 9G, s2.
 Tutko. the midget won again get ting spare in ath ad 10th frahus. winning over Daly, making the and 9 pin for a spare in the last frame and C pins on it making q score of 1nA
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
LEAVES TOR Los ANGELES

Wallace W. Hultbcrg of Los An- geles. California. son Of NIT. and Mrs. William Hultberg Of 37s Chestnut street this city. left yesterday for the Pacific coast after a months Tisit with his parents here. Mr. Hultberg
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
SCOTT ISN'T WORRYING

Everett Scott, Yankee shorstop, who holds all endurance records for consecutive plays, is confident that he will go through the coming season without missing a game. Scott doesn't figure that any Of the Yankee rockies are going 10 make any trouble for him.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
SAM CRAWFORD COLLEGE COACH

Los Angeles, Feb. 7.-Sam Craw- ford. diamond star with the Detroit American league Tigers for almost decade. yesterday signed contract 10 coach the University Of Southern California baseball team for the 1924 season. He will take charge of his new duties immediately.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
TEAM stGN WITH DUNN

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 7,.--.Jack Dunn. manager Of the Baltimore Orioles. has received ten signed contracts for this season. They are from Harry frnnk. Tommy Thomas. Jack Ogden. Joa Faber. Rube Painham. Lefty Groves. Joe Boles i,aye Abbey. Cliff. frld Jackson and Dick Porter.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
NO MIXED BOUTS IN ONTARIO.

Toronto. Feb. 7.--The Ontario Ath- letic commission has placed a ban on matches between white and negro boxers. announcing that arrangements for fight next Monday night between Dixie Kid. negro middleweight. and Jack Reddick of Moose Jaw. had been st opped.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

has introduced a novel idea in tees which he claims has smpilifed the problem. Gillies uses an adjustable tee, the like of which has never been seer on any golf course.
 It is shaft affair. When the wind is with him Gillies adjusts the tee to a height of eight inches: when it is against him he lowers it 10 four.
 The average golfer uses sand tee which seldom exceeds an inch in height
 Gillics has adjusted this swing to the extraordinary heights and gets remarkable results.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

No griping or inconvenience follows gentle liver and bowel cleansing with "Cascarets." Sick Headache, Biliousness. Gases. Indigestion. end all such dis,re gone by morning. Most harmless laxative for Men. Women and Children-10c boxes. also a5 and Soc sizes. any drug store.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

Preparations for the lifting of 2,oo0 tons of earth, stone and wooden ioists over the tomb of Tutankhamcn arc being made.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

made the trip across the continent to be present at the silver wedding an nivorsary of his parents which was observed two weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

after they had in some eases been going on for monthswithoutg getting benefit from anything.
 knxatcd Iron is prescribed and recommend ed bY phsicians and used by over Aoo0 on people annually, Success guaranteed or money refunded, At all druggists.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07

how much yoa have Ezined. Numbers Of ner- voas run down people ~ho were aillng all the while have astonshingly increased their strength and endurance in two weeks time while taklnE iron 10 tho proper form. Apd thls
New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
IRON IS RED BLOOD FOOD
Why Don't You Try Nuxoted Iron? It give. astor

ishins strength, vigor and endurance to rundown folks in two weeks time in many instances.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
DADDY1S
EYENENG
FAIRY TALE
AMary Graham 6nnnHr
MOTHER DEER MOUSE
eAp,5exss7 6Y sAVTRFAxALs9kaC mar


when night comes" said Mother
Deer Mouse. Il don't tell my children
to go to bed.
II don't say a word about sleeping
or having pleasant dreams, or any of
those things.
Instead, tell them it is time to
get up, for we like to sleep during the
daytime and TO travel and see the
sights and do our marketing at night.
MY children are SO beautiful. They
do look like little deer children--and
they are dear children, too.
Their coats will grow Iovelier all
the time--such beautiful coats of light
tan color-and their tails will be such
handsome shade Of gray and they
will have touches of white for decora-
ton and trimming.
Their eyes are so bright and their
ears so pretty-they do have some of
the looks of the deer family.
"They hang on TO me when they are
little, and | take them about with me
this way. If one of them falls off
leave the others in a safe place and go
back for the one that has fallen.
Then ! carry him to safety in my
mouth.
MY children are learning the good
climbing lessons all deer mice should
know.
They are bright at their lessons.
They like the tree nest and they some
times sing a little-such pretty little
songs.
They are fond of nuts, and they
know that no market baskets are SO
good as their own cheek pouches for
carrying home the goodies.
I'm the sprlngtime my baby darlings
were without fur. But that was ali
right. 1t was warm then and kept
them warm, too. But now they have
lovely coats.
"They were such helpless, feeble lit
tie darlings and they couldn't see o
thing.
But Mother Deer Mouse looked
after them. She was afraid of moth